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Debates of June 16th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #10 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was air.
- Question Period
- Air Service Operations Legislation
- Delta—Richmond East
- Shefford
- Wine Industry
- Hockey
- National Parks
- Transportation
- Ponoka Stampede
- Families
- Darshan Gill
- Hockey
- Hull—Aylmer
- Pensions
- Daniel Lessard
- New Democratic Party
- Daniel Lessard
- Economic Action Plan
- Labour Relations
- Auditor General's Report
- Border Crossings
- Government Spending
- The Environment
- Sales Tax Harmonization
- Search and Rescue
- Science and Technology
- G8 Summit
- Asbestos
- Oil and Gas Industry
- International Trade
- Child Care
- Gasoline Prices
- Foreign Affairs
- Citizenship and Immigration
- The Environment
- Health
- Foreign Affairs
- Tourism Industry
- The Environment
- Presence in Gallery
- Business of the House
- Continuing Air Service for Passengers Act
- Points of Order
- Canadian Human Rights Commission
- Information Commissioner
- Annual Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
- Export Development Canada
- Foreign Affairs
- Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act
- Continuing Air Service for Passengers Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- National Appreciation Day Act
- Canadian Soldiers' and Peacekeepers' Memorial Wall Act
- Criminal Code
- Canada Shipping Act, 2001
- Criminal Code
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act
- Points of Order
- Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act
- Business of Supply
- Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Nycole Turmel Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking my constituents, the people of Hull—Aylmer, for placing their trust in me and electing me on May 2 to represent them here in the House.
Our work has already begun and issues such as protecting Gatineau Park, protecting public service jobs and a possible ferry between Aylmer and Kanata remain our priorities.
We are committed to moving forward on these issues and working with representatives of all levels of government to achieve them.
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the 35th anniversary of Outaouais en fête, a festival to be held from June 23 to 26.
I would like to thank Mr. Perreault of Impératif français, as well as the event's organizing committee and all of the volunteers, who will contribute to the success of this national celebration, even though Canadian Heritage refuses to support the event.
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Scott Armstrong Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, NS
Mr. Speaker, the official opposition is gathering in all its elements this weekend at the NDP national convention in Vancouver. Here the NDP will discuss radical hard left policies that have no room in mainstream Canadian politics.
I would like to highlight one plan from the Canadian Labour Congress that proposes a Canada pension plan premium increase that will raise taxes on hard-working Canadians and job creators. This is a risky scheme that will raise taxes on Canadians across this great nation. The NDP is so open to such a policy that it has actually proposed it twice in resolutions 3-02-11 and 3-03-11.
NDP members, who are out of touch, have to realize that they are now the official opposition and that there is no room in the mainstream of Canadian politics for radical policies such as this one.
Daniel Lessard
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Denis Coderre Bourassa, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am very proud and honoured to pay tribute today to a man who has decided to call it quits after 42 years as a journalist.
Daniel Lessard is one of those great journalists who made a difference in the wonderful world of politics. Having witnessed first-hand the major debates of the past few decades, he put things into perspective and was always a reliable source of information. Someone once said that integrity breeds credibility. Daniel Lessard helped build the reputation and credibility of the Radio-Canada newsroom and various current affairs programs, such as Les Coulisses du pouvoir.
I was interviewed often by Daniel. His interviews were a reflection of the man himself: respectful, honest, straightforward, without airs, but always determined to get to the bottom of things.
The Liberal Party of Canada and I wish him a happy retirement. Thank you, Daniel, for a magnificent career. Enjoy these tranquil moments with Debra and your sons, Christian and Charles-Adrian. We hope to see you again and we can hardly wait for your historical novel.
Good luck and thank you.
New Democratic Party
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, while our Conservative government remains focused on Canadians' priorities, the economy and employment, the NDP will be meeting in Vancouver to develop policies that it will defend as the official opposition. One of these policies results from fabrications of the radical left: a work year of only 45 days.
That is the NDP's idea of employment insurance reform.
Last year, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business described this idea as fiscally irresponsible.
If ever it were put into practice, this idea would cost Canadians at least $7 billion and would permanently increase contributions by 35%. Like the NDP's other tax increases, it would kill employment and stall our fragile economic recovery.
While our Conservative government is bringing Canadians back to work, the NDP is looking for ways to pay Canadians for only 45 days of work. The NDP has lost touch with reality and with Canadian families.
Daniel Lessard
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Thomas Mulcair Outremont, QC
Mr. Speaker, after a 43-year career, accomplished journalist Daniel Lessard is turning off his microphone.
This native of Beauce started his career in Montmagny, on the CKBM airwaves. He then worked in this region for CJRC before heading to Montreal, where he worked for CKAC.
He started working for Radio-Canada some 30 years ago, and remained there for the rest of his long and very successful career.
He hosted the famous Ce soir in the late 1970s, and then moved to Parliament Hill to become a radio, then television, correspondent, covering the most important events of our time.
As a television host and a key witness to his era, with an unparalleled ability to break down complex issues, Daniel Lessard left his mark on Parliament Hill and in people's homes. After spending the last six years hosting Les Coulisses du pouvoir, his retirement is much deserved.
We wish Daniel Lessard a happy retirement and many happy times together with his family.
Economic Action Plan
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
John Carmichael Don Valley West, ON
Mr. Speaker, our government remains committed to the priorities of Canadian families, jobs and the economy.
That is why last week, in the next phase of Canada's economic action plan, a low tax plan for jobs and growth, our government took a stand for the GTA. We have made significant investments in greater Toronto to support economic and social development.
Through the renewal of local infrastructure, support for culture, sport and the environment, we have stood up for Toronto. Toronto responded by electing its strongest team in a generation, a Conservative team.
We have supported the Harbourfront Centre, the Royal Conservatory of Music, and next year, the 100th Grey Cup. We are improving nearshore water and eco-system health in the Great Lakes.
Our government is standing up for the GTA's priorities: jobs and the economy.
Labour Relations
Oral Questions
June 16th, 2011 / 11:15 a.m.
Jack Layton Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, Canada accepts and protects the rights of workers to collectively bargain. This is a normal process that should not be interfered with. With its special bills, the government is clearly siding with management and is taking away the right of workers to use legal pressure tactics.
Why is the government so quick to interfere in a legitimate negotiating process?
Labour Relations
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, as of yet, management and the union have been unable to reach an agreement. They are threatening to do significant damage to the Canadian economy, which this government finds unacceptable. We will act in the best interests of the Canadian economy and the people of Canada.
Labour Relations
Oral Questions
11:15 a.m.
Jack Layton Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, we have to let the parties come to an agreement. The government should not be getting involved so early on in the process and picking winners. The workers are currently fighting to protect their pensions. They do not have a choice, because the government did not do what was necessary to strengthen and protect the retirement pensions of workers here in Canada.
Why does the government want to impose a pension model that leaves people to fend for themselves?
Labour Relations
Oral Questions
11:20 a.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, I do not accept the Leader of the NDP's statements in this regard. The reality is that these two parties are threatening to do significant damage to those who are not at the table. It is the government's responsibility to protect the best interests, the broader interests, of the people of Canada, and we will take action to do so.
Labour Relations
Oral Questions
11:20 a.m.
Jack Layton Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the government should be protecting the right of seniors to security and an economic future they can count on. However, now we see, with the government's interference in the current labour dispute, the real motive. The government is backing executive bonuses in the millions instead of standing behind pensioners and retirees who are trying to protect their future.
The government's approach on pensions is going to leave the next generation with a burden that it will not be able to handle, a social debt for the future. It should be our job to ensure that retirees can age with dignity.
What the government is doing is wrong. Why is it leaving people to fend for themselves--
Labour Relations
Oral Questions
11:20 a.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
The right hon. Prime Minister.
Labour Relations
Oral Questions
11:20 a.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, what the leader of the NDP said has nothing to do with the government's legislation. The reality is that we have two parties, management and the union, that have been unable to come to an agreement after some months of negotiation.
As a consequence of their inability to come to an agreement, they are threatening serious damage on a wide swath of the Canadian public. This is not acceptable to the Canadian government or to the economy, and we will act to ensure that those who are not at the table have their interests protected.
Labour Relations
Oral Questions
11:20 a.m.
Libby Davies Vancouver East, BC
Mr. Speaker, back-to-work legislation is an unjustified interference with the rights of workers to free collective bargaining. The government's failure to address the pension crisis is what is really at stake here. The fact is that Conservatives are choosing a side. They are strengthening the position of large employers who want to dismantle defined benefit pension plans.
Why is the labour minister siding with the dismantlement of pensions?
Labour Relations
Oral Questions
11:20 a.m.
Lisa Raitt Minister of Labour
Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by indicating that the hon. member's characterization of labour law in Canada is completely incorrect.
It is also important to note that there are no sides being taken in any kind of legislation that may be put before the House. We are on the side of the economy and of general Canadian interests because we want these parties to make a deal. If they cannot make a deal, we will help them in the process to do so with the least amount of damage to the Canadian public.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (44 votes).
In short: Well organised, A real XC run, loved it.In full: What a great XC run, conditions were quite heavy under foot and the stream crossings made for an interesting event. I loved the conditions and this made for a great challenge. Nice to do a real xc run. Marshals wear great and will do this run again, Keep up the good work.Date of review: February 16, 2009
In short: Very MuddyIn full: Good fun especially crossing the streams. One was to top of thighs, two knee deep... the organisers spared us the waist deep crossing. very muddy in parts with the potential to lose your shoes in places, most other times my feet were twice there normal size because of the mud. Marshalls friendly and the race itself was very enjoyable.Date of review: February 15, 2009
In short: Lots of Mud, A few streams but no major hillsIn full: Very well marshalled with lots of encouragement from them to. At times my trainers felt like they had a ton of mud on each of them. Good Fun.Date of review: February 15, 2009
In short: A bit disappointedIn full: Entered the Hardwick X-Stream because a previous race in August had such a great review on Runner's World. But the parking was a shambles, there weren't enough loos, the course was extremely challenging, there were no mile/km markers and just a tiny cup of water at the end. On the plus side, the course was well marshalled by enthusiastic folk and the area was quite pretty. But neither of those things were quite enough to bring me over the line with a smile on my face. Date of review: February 15, 2009
In short: Nice course, but after last year's reviews a bit disappointingIn full: Reading previous positive reviews on this race, I was a bit disappointed on the day. The course itself was great fun - very wet and muddy with friendly marshalls. On the downside:- Massive queue for the loos, 3 for 250 runners- Race started 10 minutes late; not criminal, but was cold to be standing around (probably those loo queues!)- Villagers scowled as we drove in; they obviously didn't like being invaded by loads of runners- Mostly "proper" runners taking part, not ideal for fun runners- Had to park and get changed afterwards in a farm, with loads of dirt and dung- Massive queue for the tea afterwards - didn't botherSo, all in all, doesn't get the thumbs up like the Grim Challenge and Commando Challenge. Like I say, I loved the run itself, but not particularly everything else that went with it. Date of review: February 15, 2009
In short: First time I've ran the X-stream and I wasn't dissappointed. great off-road route through mud water more mud and water!!! loved every second!!!Date of review: February 15, 2009
In short: Good race , well marshalled, In full: A good morning out not to hard. Managed to go over on my ankle with in the first ten minutes and still finished, nice horse brass at the end Date of review: February 19, 2008
In short: An unsantised cross country run.In full: Good weather conditions took the edge of what is normally a grim exercise in self-flagellation. That's its attraction. Times will be faster this year given the 'good' conditions. Stream was as wet as ever. Having to literally slide down into the stream on one occasion was quite memorable.Date of review: February 18, 2008
In short: A memorable challengeIn full: So many XC races have been sanitised, but not this one. Refreshing to have some obstacles to tackle but nothing too silly.Date of review: February 18, 2008
In short: Superb organised event and great fun too boot. A big thanks to the organisers Date of review: February 17, 2008
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (95 votes).
In short: As previously said, faultlessIn full: I can only reiterate the other comments. This was a wonderfully organised race made even better by the glorious conditions. Well done to everyone involved. Superb.Date of review: April 6, 2009
In short: No dreaded bottle necks to effect your time, good atmosphere and friendly supportersIn full: Great race for me. PB for the first half and then went on to complete my first marathon! The weather was ideal, warm but cooled slightly by the second lap. Would highly recommend this race against any of the more expensive, "commercial" races. £17, a bargain for such a great day!Date of review: April 6, 2009
In short: Great organisationIn full: Lovely race - quiet on the second lap and abit of traffic but not too bad. Loved the finish, commentary & facilities. Rather do this than London or other "big" races.Date of review: April 6, 2009
In short: Very well organised and friendly half marathonIn full: Great organisation, many thanks to all involved including those manning the water station/sponge stations (really grateful for these in the warm conditions)and to the many marshals along the route who gave encouragement also. It was well worth the trip from Cardiff. 1st race I've done with a steam loco running by. Bizarre! One downer was that I did feel sorry for the Marathon runners though, many of whom had to run with traffic on their second leg. Respect to them.Date of review: April 6, 2009
In short: Nice race will be back to do it properly Date of review: April 6, 2009
Date of review: April 6, 2009
In short: Great Event, Well Organised, Date of review: April 6, 2009
In short: Clockwork organisationIn full: I did this for the first time last year and drove through snow flurries to get there - so quite a contrast this time! Very well organised - in fact, flawless - and a good if testing course. The warmer, stiller weather made me much more conscious of the traffic fumes as you run past the standing cars (all of whom seem content to let their engines run) and along the A38 section, but that's a small beef. Hats off to those who did the second lap - one was enough for me!Date of review: April 6, 2009
In short: Well Organised & Marshalled, with plenty of water stations. Shame the second lap through the town centre was so busy with traffic. Date of review: April 6, 2009
In short: Excellent race. Great support. And a PBIn full: Organisation was great and very clear instructions. Great facilities. When picking up my bag afterwards the staff had it hand ready to give me as soon as I got to the deskLoads of support including in the rural areas that you may not expect it.Marshalls were friendly and efficient as well as the police and the helpers at the water and sponge stationsMedal, water, t-shirt and a cup of bovril at the finishRace MC was excellent and even announced every runner as they came in with some entertaining commentary.Weather topped it offMany thanksDate of review: April 5, 2009
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Gown: Zoe
Date of wedding: February 11, 2012
Photographer: Duncan Images
Hot tip: Don't be disappointed with the little things that go wrong.
Just remember at the end of the day you are husband and wife
What they loved: It made be feel like a bride but with a funky fun spin to it. Absolutely loved "Zoe".
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Talk about Oscar gold. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences which stages the Academy Awards has amassed net assets of $167 million.
That staggering figure is contained in the Academy's most recent Form 990 it filed with the Internal Revenue Service for the fiscal year 2007-2008.
The 990 reveals in detail just how big a cash cow the Academy Awards have become – and how much Oscar season costs the Academy.
The 990 states that the Academy received $210 million for broadcast rights to the Oscar telecast on ABC from 2006 to 2008.
Broken down by fiscal year, the broadcast rights went for $72 million in 2008, $71 million in 2007 and $67 million in 2006. More recent figures are not available.
This war chest is used to finance an array of educational, research and preservationist activities of the Academy and its nonprofit affiliates.
Where the Academy's money goes, and how much it spends during awards season, is rarely the focus of news coverage in the run-up to Oscars. But the tax filings shine a spotlight on just how expensive mounting the Academy Awards has become.
Here are some of the expenses listed on the Academy's latest 990:
Academy Awards program: $18,163,522.
Marketing and promotion: $2,175,549.
Board of Governor's Ball: $1,587,067.
Scientific and Technical Awards: $394,753.
Awards screenings: $227,795.
Nominee's luncheon: $194,473.
Academy Awards nominee's announcement: $168,434.
Security: $166,237.
Press relations: $162,470.
New York awards ceremony: $77,623.
London awards ceremony: $40,469.
The Academy's 990 lists total revenues of $83,826,447 and total expenses of $62,056,486.
The Academy is not a traditional charity that seeks donations from the public. The bulk of its revenues comes from the Oscar telecast and investments, officials say.
Overseeing the Academy is an unpaid Board of Governors, whose membership includes studio executives, producers, writers, directors, actors (Tom Hanks is the board's current first vice president), and others.
Heading the administrative staff is long-time AMPAS Executive Director Bruce Davis, who was paid $339,485 in fiscal 2008, according to tax documents.
Contributions to his employee benefit and deferred compensation plans totaled $130,001.
Other administrative costs included:
Staff wages: $4.9 million.
Legal fees: $2.9 million.
Pension plan contributions: $1.4 million.
Employee benefits: $831,699.
Printing and publications: $793,922
Compensation for officers, directors and other key employees: $558,197
Supplies: $454,949.
Payroll taxes: $408,286.
Postage and shipping: $295,855.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 18, 2008) – The U.S. Men's Volleyball Team's Olympic gold-medal victory was listed as No. 8 on Time Magazine's Top 10 list of Olympic moments.
The article, entitled "Tragedy and Triumph," reads in part: "(Coach Hugh) McCutcheon spent a week tending to his family, his team's quest for a medal suddenly an afterthought. He contemplated flying home, but his wife, ex-Olympic volleyball player Elisabeth, wouldn't let him miss the opportunity he had spent so many years working towards. So McCutcheon returned to lead the U.S. to an improbable gold, its first since 1984 (sic)."
Obviously the team's last gold medal was won in 1988, not 1984.
Swimmer Michael Phelps claimed the No. 1 spot on the list.
View the entire list at www.time.com/time/specials/2008/top10/article/0,30583,1855948_1863097_1863120,00.html.
Fakel Novy Urengoi, the team of U.S. setter Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.) and outside hitter Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.), continues to win in the Russian Super League, defeating visiting Ural Ufa and U.S. opposite Gabe Gardner (San Clemente, Calif.) 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-19) on Dec. 13.
Gardner scored five points on five kills for Ural Ufa while Hansen had four points on four kills. Rooney did not play due to injury. Fakel Novy Urengoi converted 64 percent of its kill attempts while Ural Ufa converted just 42 percent.
Fakel Novy Urengoi is in third place in the Russian Super League with a 10-2 record. Ufa Ural is in fifth at 7-5.
Neither team will play again until Jan. 17.
U.S. opposite Clay Stanley (Honolulu) had one of the best performances of the week in the Russian Super League as he scored 21 points in visiting Zenit Kazan's 3-1 (25-15, 25-27, 25-17, 30-28) victory over Ugra-Samotlor Nizhnevartovsk. Stanley scored on 14 kills, three blocks and four aces.
U.S. setter Lloy Ball (Fort Wayne, Ind.) chipped in two points on two kills. Kazan is in fourth place in the Super League with an 8-4 record.
View a photo gallery of the match at www.zenit-kazan.com/eng/photo/?rzd=66.
Stanley is fourth in scoring among players in the Russian Super League with 223 points. He is far and away the leading the aces category with 43. The next closest players have 22. He also has 157 kills and 23 blocks.
On Dec. 18, Kazan defeated Italy's Copra Nord Meccanica Piacenza 3-2 (16:25, 26-24, 25-23, 19-25, 15-13) in the CEV Indesit Champions League. After a winter break, Kazan will return to action on Jan. 13 with a Champions League match against Paris Volley.
Kazan will return to Russian Super League play on Jan. 18 against Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) and Lokomotiv Novosibirsk.
Host Novosibirsk defeated Montenegro's Buducnost Podgorica, 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-17) on Dec. 18 in the CEV Cup.
Visiting Novosibirsk lost its last Super League match, 2-3 (25-21, 20-25, 22-25, 25-23, 12-15) on Dec. 13 to Yaroslavich Yaroslavl. Priddy had 20 points on 15 kills, three blocks and two aces.
Priddy is 14th among all players in Russia in scoring with 160 points on 121 kills, 22 blocks and 17 aces. Gardner is in 16th with 157 points on 135 kills, 14 blocks and eight aces.
Ryan Millar (Palmdale, Calif.) and Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.) helped their team Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediye defeat Polis Akademisi, 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-18) on Dec. 13 in Ankara.
Touzinsky scored 11 points on eight kills, two blocks and one ace. Millar scored 10 points on six kills, three blocks and one ace. Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediye is in second place in the league with an 8-2 record. The team will play again on Dec. 20 before it takes a winter break.
U.S. opposite Brook Billings (Santa Barbara, Calif.) scored 33 points, but it was not enough as his Turkish team Fenerbahçe fell to Galatasaray, 2-3 (25-11, 25-17, 16-25, 21-25, 10-15 on Dec. 13 in Istanbul. Billings' points came on 26 kills, six blocks and one ace.
U.S. middle blocker David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) scored seven points on three kills, two blocks and two aces as his Italian team, Trenkwalder Modena, fell to visiting Yoga Forlì, 1-3 (22-25, 16-25, 25-21, 20-25) on Dec. 14. Both teams now have 4-8 records in Italy's Serie A League.
Jayson Jablonsky (Yorba Linda, Calif.) scored 13 points on 12 kills and one block as his Italian team Wayel Balogna fell to host Codyeco S. Croce, 2-3 (25-22, 25-23, 21-25, 28-30, 12-15) in Italy's Serie A2 league.
U.S. middle blocker Tom Hoff (Park Ridge, Ill.) was credited with scoring 8.5 points on six kills and 2.5 blocks as Olympiacos defeated Iraklis Liu Jo 3-1 (27-25, 25-15, 18-25, 25-20) on Dec. 13 in the Hellenic league. Olympiacos is in second place in the league with an 8-2 record.
In CEV Cup action, Olympiacos took its second victory over Austria's Hypo Tirol Innsbruck, 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-21) on Dec. 16. Hoff scored one point. The CEV Cup will resume in January.
Olympiacos will play its final match of the first half of the season on Dec. 20 against PAOK, which features U.S. players Paul Lotman (Lakewood, Calif.) and Theodore Brunner (Ridgefield, Conn.).
PAOK fell to GS Lamia 0-3 (23-25, 22-25, 21-25) on Dec. 20. Lotman was credited with 8.5 points on eight kills and 0.5 blocks. Brunner tallied 8.83 points on seven kills and 1.83 blocks. PAOK is in ninth place in the league with a 3-7 record.
U.S. outside hitter Nils Nielsen (Fallbrook, Calif.) scored 19.83 points on 15 kills, 1.83 blocks and three aces as his Greek team, MGS Apollon Kalamarias fell to AO Kifisias, 2-3 (25-22, 21-25, 34-32, 24-26, 9-15). MGS Apollon Kalamarias is in 10th place in the league with a 2-8 record.
Matt Denmark (Edmund, Okla.) and his team AO Finikas Sirou fell to Panathinaikos, 2-3 (25-22, 25-21, 16-25, 22-25, 8-15). Denmark was credited with five points on three kills, one block and one ace. AO Finikas Sirou is in eighth place in the league with a 4-6 record.
Middle European Volleyball
U.S. middle blocker Delano Thomas (Sacramento, Calif.) scored 13 points as his Slovenian team ACH Volley defeated Slovakia's Chemes Humenne, 3-1 (25-10, 25-18, 32-34, 25-23) on Dec. 14. ACH Volley leads the MEVA with a 9-0 record.
On Dec. 16, Thomas scored 13 points on nine kills and three blocks as visiting ACH Volley beat France's Beauvais Oise, 3-1 (20-25, 25-23, 29-27, 25-23) in the CEV Indesit Challenge Champions League.
On Dec. 17, U.S. opposite Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.) and his team, Austria's aon hotVolley, fell 2-3 (29-31, 23-25, 25-18, 25-23, 9-15) to Italy's Trentino Volley in the CEV Indesit Challenge Champions League.
Both ACH Volley and aon hotVolley will be back in action on Dec. 20 before a winter break.
U.S. setter Jonathan Winder (Irvine, Calif.) and his French team Tourcoing defeated host Sete, 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-22) on Dec. 13. Winder played in all four sets but did not score. Tourcoing is in fourth place in the French league with an 8-3 record.


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Becoming Europe, the latest book from Acton's Director of Research Samuel Gregg, has been reviewed by Books & Culture: A Christian Review. Theodore Roosevelt Malloch, a research professor at Yale University's Center for Faith & Culture, begins his review with a series of question, including, "Will entrepreneurship vanish in America, as it has, more or less, in Europe? And what will be the moral and political costs of what Gregg describes as 'reduced freedoms'?"
Malloch notes how Gregg walks the reader through most of Europe's long-standing desire to provide full employment and "to preserve the market from its own inherent instabilities": (more…)


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This week, U.S. Chiefs of Mission to Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Panama, and Peru visited seven U.S. cities in two groups as part of a five-day tour to promote U.S. exports to Latin America. The Department of State and the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) organized this tour in support of President Obama's National Export Initiative (NEI), our strategy to foster global competitiveness and double U.S. exports by 2015.
The Ambassadors are keen to enhance export capacity and level the playing field for U.S. producers in order to grow our economy. Promoting and advocating for American firms abroad is also a very important part of what our embassies do overseas. As Rose Likins, our Ambassador to Peru said: "Promoting U.S. business is the most important thing I do all day, every day." With ninety-five percent of the world's consumers outside of the United States, it isn't hard to understand why. As Phyllis Powers, the U.S. Ambassador to Panama explained, "When you export, you are making more money for your company, you are hiring more people, you are retaining them, and the U.S. economy is going to grow as a result." Our Ambassador to Chile, Alejandro Wolff, also encouraged additional exports, and told U.S. companies he met with that "if you have a good product, if you're competitive, Latin America is a market where you can succeed."
The Ambassadors had packed schedules, visiting Washington, D.C., Detroit, Houston, Chicago, Memphis, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. They chose to visit these cities because of strong export prospects, growth sectors, and local leadership support. At each stop, the Chiefs of Mission engaged eagerly with U.S. businesses and heard their concerns, and they provided insights on the countries where they live and work in order to promote additional exports to Latin America by U.S. companies. They also met with government officials and members of the press to further promote the National Export Initiative. Many Americans might not realize it, but we export more within our own hemisphere than we do to any other region in the world.
One of the highlights of the tour was a visit to the FedEx hub in Memphis. Charge d'Affaires Todd Chapman from the U.S. Embassy in Brazil reflected, "…to see all of these planes coming in at the same time from all around the world -- one from Sao Paolo, Brazil -- was really exciting...Every time a plane takes off for an international destination from Memphis, you're creating jobs here in America and that's something we want to encourage and support." In each city, the Ambassadors worked hard to reach a wide audience and encourage the private sector to consider exporting as a way to expand their businesses, and in turn, our economy as a whole. As U.S. Ambassador to Colombia, Michael McKinley said to U.S. businesses, "We have to compete and we have to engage or we are not going to prosper in the 21st century."
President Obama has also underscored the importance of exports. The President launched the National Export Initiative (NEI), because export growth leads job growth and economic growth. The fastest growing markets are beyond our borders. More information on the NEI can be found here.
Editor's Note: The photograph above shows U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Brazil Todd Chapman participating in a FedEx simulated flight with BCIU's Senior Managing Director Viki Weil and U.S. Ambasador to Peru Rose Likins in Memphis, Tennessee. You can view more photos from the tour here.
Marcio P. in Brazil writes:
Dear Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
I am proud of having becoming an American. I am now living and working in Brazil. I am not exagerating dear secretary when I say that it is becoming impossible to remain a citizen living abroad with the demands being placed on us by the government. US citizens living and working abroad are being lumped together with American citizens living in the USA and hiding investments with American money in Foreign Banks. Help us!
William S. in South Carolina writes:
I am starting to realise how this will eventualy build up our economy, for now we are in trouble!


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The Harrisburg High School girls' basketball team suffered their first loss of the season Tuesday night, falling on the road at Herrin 48-40.
The Bulldogs were down by just three with four minutes to play when Ashley Ferrell missed a pair of free throws. On the ensuing possession, Herrin came away with a bucket, pushing the lead to five.
Harrisburg head coach Jake Stewart, who's club shot 4-of-17 from behind the arc in the game, said that while missed shots are going to happen, his team has to have the mindset to put it behind them and defend.
We are a good shooting team but have to realize some nights they may not go," Stewart said. "Thats when we have to get tough and get that stop and the rebound." Harrisburg gave up 15 offensive rebounds on the night which contributed to alot of Tiger stick backs.
Herrin started a line that included 6-foot-1 forward Abby Horn and didn't get much smaller, starting a 5-10, 5-9 and 5-8 combo.
"We played a good first half, but we didn't rebound the ball at all," Stewart added. "Our overall defense was good but we just didn't get a body on a much more bigger Herrin team. Through all the bad shooting and lack of rebounding we stayed in the game. We will learn from this and getting ready for a very good Massac team on Thursday."
Lindsey Murray led the Bulldogs with 16 points, while Ferrell finished with 10.
Hanna Jones chipped in with six, while Devan Jones finished with four. Malayna Douglas and Shelby Boer each had two points for Harrisburg.
The Harrisburg junior varsity team improved to 4-0 with a 32-27 win over Herrin with Kelsey Hobbs leading the way with 12 points.
Alexa Burtis added eight points, while Hayley Thompson scored six points. Hannah Walker finished with four, while Brittany Reynolds tacked on three points and Taylor McDaniel had a free throw.
Harrisburg 13 11 10 06 - 40
Herrin 13 13 11 11- 48
Harrisburg (40) Ferrell 4 0-4 10, Douglas 1 0-0 2, H. Jones 3 0-0 6, Murray 6 2-4 16, Boer 1 0-0 2, D. Jones 2 0-0 4. Totals: 14 2-8 40
Herrin (48) Horn 6 2-4 15, W. Woodis 9 0-0 18, Johnson 2 1-2 5, G. Woodis 1 0-0 3, Hunter 1 1-1 3, Yates 2 0-0 4. Totals: 21 4-7 48
3-Pointers: Harrisburg 4 (Ferrell 2, Murray 2) Herrin 2 (Horn, G. Woodis). Fouls: Harrisburg 16, Herrin 8. Harrisburg 8-1, 1-1
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The pros and cons of having a feline friend
Cat owner Mark Twain once wrote, "I simply cant resist a cat, particularly a purring one. They are the cleanest, cunningest, and most intelligent things I know, outside of the girl you love, of course."
There is something heartwarming when a little feline friend crawls into your lap, nestles in and begins to purr. Cats can be extremely affectionate, unswervingly loyal and mind-blowing smart — all factors that contribute to the cat being the perfect pet. Here are some other reasons:
They're low maintenance. Cats do not require daily walks. While it may be enjoyable to stroll with your dog on a beautiful spring day, trudging through a foot of snow so Fido can be exercised is not as much fun. Cats do need exercise and enjoy active play, but indoor activity is suitable for most cats. Many engaging cat toys are available, but simple toys like twisty ties, long pieces of yarn and the plastic rings from a milk jug can keep a kitty entertained for hours.
Cats use a litter box. Cats can be litter box trained. An animal that can use a litter box means a human does not have to rush home from work to make sure his or her four-legged friend doesnt have an accident. No longer are cats stuck with only the traditional open-top or hooded litter box filled with clay litter, either. The clumping varieties of cat litter help to eliminate litter box dust and make scooping waste easier. Other varieties include crystals, pine and paper. An automatic cat litter box is easy to maintain and allows pet owners the luxury of minimal scooping.
Cats require minimal grooming. Most cats need minimal grooming. While some owners will bathe their kitties once or twice a year, most cats stay neat and clean on their own. A long-haired cat will need more grooming than a short-haired cat.
They are adaptable and trainable. Cats can be content living in a sprawling house, a condominium or a studio apartment. While dogs need plenty of space to live and play, even the larger breeds of cats can thrive in an apartment or smaller living space. A cat can be trained to learn its name, come when called and not to climb on counters or tables. Some cats will even learn to play fetch.
Cats can be affectionate. It is true some cats can be standoffish. However, cats are just like people and have personalities, preferences and even quirks. While some cats prefer solitude or the company of just one person, others thrive on attention. A cat shown respect, affection and love will generally respond in kind to its people and any visitors.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than 37 million households in the United States have a cat. To decide if cats are the perfect pets for you, visit your local animal shelter or animal rescue. You will be able to spend time with the cats and talk to people who already share their homes with felines.


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The Dancing Crane Pavilion at the Bronx Zoo was the setting for an interactive poster session hosted by the Bronx Science Consortium on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. The presenters at the event — a first for the consortium — included five graduate students from Einstein's Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences.
Their work was featured among the 33 presentations on current research studies by high school, undergraduate and graduate level researchers from the consortium's partner institutions: Einstein, Fordham University, Montefiore Medical Center, the New York Botanical Garden and the Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo.
The Bronx Science Consortium was officially formed in May 2012, when Edward Burns, M.D., Einstein's executive dean, joined Steven Safyer, M.D., president and CEO of Montefiore Medical Center; Jeffrey Downing, vice president for education, New York Botanical Garden; Steven Sanderson, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society; and Joseph McShane, S.J., president of Fordham, in signing an agreement to expand research and education collaborations in the Bronx. Under the consortium's umbrella, faculty members, biologists, chemists, mathematicians, patients, clinicians and others from the partner institutions will pool their talents to conduct interdisciplinary research projects.
The consortium represents a new model of scientific research, education and community engagement. In keeping with its mission, the inaugural poster session was open to the public. The projects showcased spanned a wide range of fields, including biology, biomedical science, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics and psychology.
"It was an interesting environment because there was biomedical science as well as urban ecology, zoology and computer science," said Brett Wolfson-Stofko, a 5th-year Ph.D. candidate who works in the laboratory of Dr. John Blanchard, professor of biochemistry, and was one of the Einstein presenters. The goal of his research project: to decipher the chemical mechanism of enzymes in order to design more potent and effective drugs with fewer side effects for the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
"We had about 50 visitors, and many of them showed interest in my work," said Mr. Wolfson-Stofko. "Although the fine details may have been over their heads, I enjoyed explaining the overarching goal of my research: to design better drugs to aid in treating disease. People were able to understand it at that level."
Mr. Wolfson-Stofko also used the opportunity to interact with undergraduate students who presented that day. "I did my best to encourage them to pursue research in the sciences," he said. "In particular, there was an undergraduate from Fordham who was majoring in mathematics and minoring in computer science. I encouraged her to look into graduate programs in systems and computational biology, and told her about the successes of mathematicians in the basic sciences, such as Dr. Bill Jacobs here at Einstein."
He continued, "What excites me the most about my research is the opportunity to contribute to the understanding of a pathogen that could ultimately lead to a cure. In talking with the visitors, I made sure to stress the importance of funding basic science research and why it's so important to the health and well-being of all people."
"We're delighted that our students had the opportunity to take part in this exciting event," said Dr. Victoria Freedman, associate dean for graduate programs at Einstein. "Collaboration is such an important part of what our graduate training is all about, and we look forward to having more of our students participate in future activities sponsored by the consortium."
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In a recent interview with Peter Enns, author and theologian N.T. Wright notes that in America, "the spectrum of liberal conservative theology tends often to sit rather closely with the spectrum of left and right in politics," whereas, in other places, this is not quite the case:
In England, you will find that people who are very conservative theologically by what we normally mean conservative in other words, believing in Jesus, believing in his death and resurrection, believing in the trinity are often the ones who are in the forefront of passionate and compassionate social concern of a sort which if were you to transport it to America would say, oh, that's a bit left wing.
I think what I want to do is to uncouple some of the connections which people have routinely made, particularly in America, and to say actually the whole idea of a spectrum, whether it's theological or political, is probably very misleading because there are all sorts of insights that we need. We need to get them from bits of the Bible we don't normally expect and perhaps from people in bits of the church we don't normally expect.
Such liberal/conservative match-ups certainly exist, and tend to differ regionally as Wright indicates. But I'm not so sure the mere existence of such differences provides all that special of an occasion for "uncoupling" one's connections. Though I can appreciate certain aspects of Wright's various attempts to prod us outside of claustrophobic spectrum-think, he'd do well to stretch his own legs while he's at it.
I, for one, have read far too many of Wright's books and lectures, absorbing striking insights and compelling exegesis, only to find out by chapter 4 or 5 that all of his enriching talk of "putting the world to rights" crumbles apart in basic application. But alas, where I come from, being "in the forefront of passionate and compassionate social concern" is, well, a bit right wing. (more…)


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U.S. Women Blank Barbados
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ORLANDO, Fla. (July 7, 2009) – The U.S. Women's National Team handled visiting Barbados 25-6, 25-11, 25-12 on Tuesday evening to improve to 2-0 in the FIVB World Championship NORCECA Pool G being held at UCF Arena in Orlando.
The U.S. meets Costa Rica on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., the final match of the third-round qualification event. The winner will receive direct entry into the FIVB World Championship being played in November 2010 in Japan. The second-place team will compete in the four-team NORCECA Playoff Round that will fill NORCECA's final two World Championship vacancies.
"I thought our team improved on a few phases of the game tonight," U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon said. "We are excited to get back out on the court for tomorrow's match with Costa Rica."
Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah) came off the U.S. bench in the second set and scored a match-high 11 points filling in for an injured Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.), who scored 10 points before leaving the match. Orlando-area product Angie Pressey (Lake Mary, Fla.) added 11 additional points, while Tayyiba Haneef-Park (Laguna Hills, Calif.) chipped in seen points. Heather Bown, Christa Harmotto (Aliquippa, Pa.) and Jane Collymore (Seattle, Wash.) all racked up five points.
Nellie Spicer (Barrington, Ill.) added two points and 18 assists, while Danielle Scott-Arruda (Baton Rouge, La.) added one point. Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas) led the defense with 19 digs.
Shari Matthews led Barbados with five points in the loss,while Julia Lewis and Thonya Joseph each tacked on three points.
Team USA grabbed an 8-2 lead at the first technical timeout of the opening set and extended the gap to 10-2 with two points out of the break. The U.S. held a 13-point advantage, 16-3, at the second technical timeout and cruised to the 25-6 set victory.
Barbados scored the first two points of the second set, only to have USA answer with four unanswered points for a 4-2 lead. Barbados came back to retake a 6-5 lead and relinquished it to the U.S. at 8-7. The Americans gained breathing room as part of a 5-0 spurt at 11-7. Leading 15-10, the U.S. finished strong on a 10-1 run for a 25-11 victory.
Barbados came back from an 8-5 deficit in the third set to move within one at 10-9, but Richards sided out with a kill and started a 3-0 run to rebuild a four-point cushion at 13-9. Collymore sliced in three consecutive aces and served Team USA to the final nine straight points to push the American advantage to 25-12.
Team USA held a sizeable 43-12 kill advantage while adding a 10-0 margin in aces. The U.S. also out-blocked Barbados 4-2. The U.S. had a hitting efficiency of 63.24 percent for the match.
"I am happy with the win," Scott-Arruda, the USA captain, said. "We were able to play a lot of people and they played well."
"I enjoyed the competition tonight with the USA team," Barbados Head Coach Andrew Brathwaite said. "We were able to stay with them for a little while, but we need to stay focused for a longer period. Tonight we were beaten by a great USA team. I am happy with the fight spirit displayed by our team."
"Regardless of the score, we were able to stay together as a team tonight against a good team," Barbados captain Janelle Chase-Mayers said.
Schedule and Results
July 6
Costa Rica def. Barbados 25-17, 25-19, 25-17
United States def. Netherlands Antilles 25-10, 25-9, 25-5
July 7
Costa Rica def. Netherlands Antilles 25-16, 25-9, 25-23
United States def. Barbados 25-16, 25-11, 25-12
July 8
Barbados vs. Netherlands Antilles, 17:00
United States vs. Costa Rica, 19:30
U.S. Women's Roster
# - Name (Pos, Ht, Hometown, College)
2 – Danielle Scott-Arruda (MB, 6-2, Baton Rouge, La., Long Beach State)
3 – Tayyiba Haneef-Park (OH/OPP, 6-7, Laguna Hills, Calif., Long Beach State)
4 – Angie Pressey (OH, 5-8, Lake Mary, Fla., California)
5 – Stacy Sykora (L, 5-10, Burleson, Texas, Texas A&M)
7 – Heather Bown (MB, 6-3, Yorba Linda, Calif., Hawaii)
8 – Cynthia Barboza (OH, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Stanford)
10 – Kristin Richards (OH, 6-1, Orem, Utah, Stanford)
12 – Nancy Metcalf (OPP, 6-1, Hull, Iowa, Nebraska)
15 – Courtney Thompson (S, 5-7, Kent, Wash., Washington)
16 – Christa Harmotto (MB, 6-2, Aliquippa, Pa., Penn State)
17 – Nellie Spicer (S, 5-9, Barrington, Ill., UCLA)
19 – Jane Collymore (OH, 5-11, Seattle, Wash., Florida)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Assistant Coaches: Karch Kiraly (San Clemente, Calif.), Troy Tanner
Technical Coordinator: Jamie Morrison (Dana Point, Calif.)
Athletic Trainer: Jill Wosmek
Team Leader: Jason Watson


text: Should Santa Bring You a Heart-Rate Monitor? Saturday Jan 5, 2013 at 12:01 AM Jan 5, 2013 at 11:20 PM Who needs a heart-rate monitor? You (maybe). Fitness 4.0 blogger Mary Weaver discusses the topic of heart-rate monitors and addresses who needs them and who doesn't. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY.Brought to you by: Spry Living


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Alyssa Martinez covets a spot with Team USA
By Bill Poindexter/Roseville Press Tribune Sports Editor
Alyssa Martinez had Rollerking to herself on a recent weekday afternoon, and she was gliding effortlessly — and fast — around the rink.
As quick as she was and with her fluid crossover strokes and arm swings in motion, the volume was on mute. Martinez, an inline skater, quietly made lap after lap after lap.
Her passion for the sport, and her goals, however, are loud and clear.
"I want to be in the Olympics," she says. "After I make the world team a couple times, I want to go over to ice."
Martinez, 17, is taking the route other speed skaters have chosen in their quest for Olympic glory, starting with inline skating before converting to ice.
She'll compete in the USA Roller Sports Indoor Championships from July 14-21 in Lincoln, Neb. Her shot at making Team USA begins with the Banked Track and Road Championships from Aug. 1-10 in Colorado Springs. Martinez hopes to qualify for the World Championships from Sept. 9-15 in Rome.
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Healthy Living
Soaked Nuts
Have you ever soaked nuts? Here are 3 reasons why you might want to try it.
1. Tannins (or the bitter taste) get released from nuts after just 20 minutes of soaking time. With the tannins released, the nut has a softer, less bitter taste.
2. Soaked nuts start the "sprouting process" and like other sprouted seeds and nuts, there is increased enzyme activity and greater absorption of the nut's nutrients by the body and increased digestibility. Nuts without skins such as macadamias, cashews or Brazil nuts don't have as much of the murky water residue, but soaking is still recommended.
3. Soaked nuts make for great smoothies and desserts. After nuts have been soaked, they are great for dips and in smoothies. They break down more easily and blend into the recipe more easily.
Soaking Nuts: Recommended Soaking Time
Soak your nuts and seeds anywhere from 20 minutes, to 2 to 3 hours, even overnight in the refrigerator. In general, harder nuts will take longer to soften. If your recipe calls for soaked nuts or seeds and you are low on time, try to squeeze in 20 minutes or just do a really good job rinsing them. Otherwise, plan ahead a bit and soak them overnight in your refrigerator in a glass container with an airtight lid.
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Lightly toasting your soaked and dried nuts will yield an especially nice result. Ovens can often bake as low as 160-170 degrees. If your oven does this, bake them on a cookie sheet for an hour. If you have a food dehydrator, this is a good option too. Follow the instructions in your manual.
Soaked nuts do not last as long, so only soak as much as you can eat in a weeks time.


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Home > National Parks of Canada > Mount Revelstoke National Park > Natural Wonders & Cultural Treasures > History > Royal Visits
Royal Visits to Mount Revelstoke
In 1908, the City of Revelstoke broke a trail to the summit of Mount Revelstoke adjacent to the city, and later completed trails to some of the alpine lakes. At the time, the alpine meadow was referred to as "Victoria Park."
In 1914, Mount Revelstoke became Canada's 7th national park after considerable advocacy by local residents, in recognition of its unspoiled mountain scenery, its sub-alpine wildflower meadows, and its potential for recreational use. The road to the summit was built between 1911 and 1927.
July 28, 1916 - His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, the Duchess of Connaught and their daughter Princess Patricia visited Revelstoke. Within five minutes of their arrival by train, they were driven 11 miles to the end of the completed Mount Revelstoke National Park "auto road," where they proclaimed it had "scenery finest on the continent" and the Duke planted a commemorative post. The Duke was the Governor General of Canada, and the uncle of King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936.
"The Royal party were highly delighted with their trip, His Highness terming it as 'magnificent, and one of the most beautiful and scenic mountain roads in Canada, and which would be a wonderful asset to Revelstoke." - Revelstoke Review newspaper
September 1919 - there was great excitement in Revelstoke over the visit of the Prince of Wales. The Prince was the son of the reigning King George V and was first in line for the throne. He was driven up Mount Revelstoke where he unveiled a plaque. On seeing the view from the park, the Prince of Wales "readily understood how the Duke of Connaught could express himself as being enraptured with the surroundings in the Dominion Park." - Revelstoke Review
"The ladies' tent at Bridge Creek, where tea was served, looked very pretty, being gaily decorated with flags, bunting and evergreens. The ladies are to be congratulated for their excellent war-time spread." - Revelstoke Review After the afternoon tea presided over by the Women's Canadian Club, the Prince expressed a desire to watch a movie, and he and his aide walked 6 miles down the mountain to attend the Rex Theatre. Cassie McKinnon was working at the theatre and sold the Prince his ticket and kept the coin he used to pay as a souvenir (she replaced his payment with a coin of her own).
July 16, 1959 – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived in Revelstoke by train and immediately presented to them were the Mayor of Revelstoke, Mr. Hardman and his wife along with the Superintendent of Mount Revelstoke National Park, Mr. Styles and his wife. The Royal couple then went by Cadillac – which was flown from Chicago to Penticton and then driven to Revelstoke for the occasion – to Mount Revelstoke National Park. At the first lookout, the Royal pair looked over the valley for 20 minutes. They showed an interest in the panorama view of the city, Eagle Pass and the sea of mountains.


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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Gets better every yearIn full: Great race, well organised with a fast course. There is plenty of support along the and it makes a change to get the impression the local are pleased there is race on.The goody bag this year was excellent and general organisation was faultless.See you again next yearDate of review: March 22, 2016
In short: Great race (and amazing weather!)Date of review: February 16, 2014
In short: Yet again well organised and superbly marshalled on a flat fast courseIn full: My 5th time at Abingdon and 3rd time running a PB on the course. I come back every year as it is a fast course and well organised race. Apart from the course and marshallig it is the little touches such as: free T-Shirt, stadium finish, coffee and biscuits at end and hot showers.This year was no exception apart from the shortish off-road sections which were a bit muddy from the recent heavy rain but it seems to be the only thing the organisers could not sort out.... and it would be nice if they could fill in the subway at mile 24 and keep that stretch flat ;) Date of review: October 22, 2012
In short: Flat, fast course and well managedIn full: You will struggle to find a flatter course, if you exclude the 2 subways that you have to run through towards start and end of course. The course is basically two laps through some lovely villages with decent support. Nice finish in town centre. Excellent marshals and nice medal plus banana at end. Will be back next year.Date of review: September 16, 2012
In short: Great fast flat courseDate of review: June 14, 2012
In short: Love it!!!In full: Excellent course - flat and very very fast. Wonderful marshals. Great medal and t-shirt.Date of review: October 19, 2011
In short: Great marshals and good courseIn full: 2 laps with some gentle hills. Scenic course. Great marshals with plenty of water stations with power gels. Definitely worth doing 20 miler as part of marathon build up and running part (or all) at marathon paceDate of review: September 5, 2011
In short: Lovely location and good raceIn full: There are not many half marathons in August. The idea of racing in the blazing sun is not what most want. This race though is in a beautiful wood, along traffic read tarmac roads that are shaded by trees.The course does have a few hills and is a 2 laps. The start and finish are in the ground of a public school. The scenery is all lovely.The marshals do a wonderful job, 2 water station each lap, lots of vocal support from the marshals. There are not many other people about apart from the start/finish area.This year there was a problem with the portaloos - there weren't any! Hence the queues for the loos in the schools were long. To deal with this the start was delayed by 15 minutes.Overall, a well run race, friendly marshals and worth doing if looking to race in August.Date of review: August 21, 2011
In short: Great well organised half marathon with lots of supporters along routeIn full: Very well organised and marshalled half marathon. Course is scenic and with a few gentle hills but generally flat and fast. Good vocal crowd support along the route. Great race for pre-London build up to test fitness or as a stand alone half. I will be back for more next year. Date of review: March 20, 2011
In short: Well organised race with a few hills early on along country roadsIn full: I really enjoyed the race. The changing rooms are in the jockey's weighing rooms (probably a joke in there somewhere about being considered overweight for first time in my life).The course is all on quiet roads. First mile is down hill then next 3 miles are up. After that the course gently undulates until the mile 8 which is pretty steep. The finish does suddenly appear after turning off the roundabout so limited chance to wind up a sprint (assuming you have anything left!)Overall, excellent marshalling and well organised race. Hanging around at the start was a bit chilly but that can be blamed on the lack of heat my fellow skinny runners generate.I'll be back.Date of review: November 21, 2010
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Had I gone looking for some particular place rather than any place, I'd have never found this spring under the sycamores. Since leaving home, I felt for the first time at rest. Sitting full in the moment, I practiced on the god-awful difficulty of just paying attention. It's a contention of my father's—believing as he does that anyone who misses the journey misses about all he's going to get—that people become what they pay attention to. Our observations and curiosity, they make and remake us.
—William Least Heat-Moon
Blue Highways has to be one of the most profound literary travelogues I've ever read. It's almost 20 years old now, but his portraits of America — its people and its geographies — remain unequaled and in the process he gives of himself. For all you Kerouac fans, you might have a new hero for an author, or at least one who you can relate to in a whole new way.


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Nafs Elkalam Elmaddi 3am Te7keeh
Baddak Gharamak Nrajee3 B3d Eli Feeh
Wel Ghalta erja3 Te3edha Mara Kaman
Shu Ya3ni Lazem Sadee2 Shu Ma T2o
O Erja3 Essharlak Yama O Layli Yetool
Enta Eli M3awad Tenssa O Te2ssa 3a Tool
Byekfene Menak Yalii Shefto Zaman
Majnoni Bkoon Ya Habibi , Ghaltani Aked Ya Habibi
Law Jeet Elyawm Ba3d Elii Feye Sar , 3eed Elii Kan
Ana Debt Snen Bi Kalamak
T3azzabt Kteer Bi Gharamak
Roo7 , Ma Tkoon Mfakar Enak Lama T3ood Ra7 Erkod O Efrosh Darbak Killa Zhoor
Ya3ni Law Ba3dak Nater Aw Maw3ood
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wen Ba3ddak Raje3 Tew3edne Mn Jdid O T3ayesh Albi Bi 7elem Kteer B3eed
Ya3ni Ta Tkoon MGhayer Mish Be El-Eed
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You came like you've never done anything!
Saying the same old words
You want me to fall in your love again!
and do the same mistake once again
Am I obliged to believe what you are saying?
And stay always awake and have a longer nights!
Your are the one who's used to forget and be always taught
It's enough for me everything I've seen from you
I must be crazy, my lover, totally wrong, my lover
If i came today after all what happen to me, and start over again
I melted a lot in your words
i suffered a lot from your love
Go, don't you ever think that when you come back, i will run for you and ...
So if you are promised or still waiting
I totally forgot your love
if you are coming be to promess me, and to make me live in a very far dream
It's not possible that you've changed
It's very hard to change for th someone like you!
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Very nice pizzas Paolo. Congratulations on the purchase of the Piccolo. Great choice!
PaoloHow many hours of wood burning did it take you to reach 900 degree floor temperature?Bob
Thanks Bob and Craig, I still have a long way to go to, but I am pleased with my progress......As far as the oven temps, the floor was 900F the dome over 1000F, I think I probably should turn the temp down a bit, what do you guys think? What is the ideal temp in your ovens?
I like my floor at about 875F and the walls of the oven furthest from the fire to be at 900F+
Thanks Craig, and if I may, what kind of wood do you like to burn?Oak, birch, elm, maple, ash, walnut....... these are the ones available up here in New England and I am ready to place an order.....
I think they look beautful! The asparagus birds nest is stunning. I think you should be very proud of those pies. Which was your favorite topping combination?Craig
Very nice indeed! I like this last pie the best. The leopardization is less intense but more even and the cornice has that nice oval crossectional appearance. I seems light and tender to the eye. What were the deck and wall temps? Also if I may ask what are your dough making process and recipe?


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Feb 21, 2012
How Hadoop Tames Enterprises' Big Data
Big data can mean big opportunities for organizations, but only if they can make sense of the data in a reasonable amount of time. When you are talking about terabytes and petabytes of often unstructured information, this is no small task. The open source Hadoop ecosystem of tools and technologies can help companies tackle the broad problem of big data analytics, but not every project is Hadoop-appropriate. It is important for IT and business professionals to understand the security and privacy concerns around the technology. In this report we examine where Hadoop came from, how it can be used today and how to determine whether it is the right solution for your company's big data needs.
Big data is the information generated by social networking, sensors, financial transactions, mobile applications and so much more. Companies are realizing that big data can be mined for trends and other information that can drive business decisions, but searching through such vast amounts of often unstructured data can takes weeks, if not months, using traditional methods. Enter Hadoop, an open source ecosystem of tools and technologies that can help organizations tackle the broad problem of big data analytics. However, IT and business managers should exercise caution when it comes to implementing Hadoop, which requires a fair amount of expertise and serious attention to the security of massive amounts of information stored in distributed clusters and potentially in public clouds. (S4540212)
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Peter Mandaville was a nonresident senior fellow with the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World, and is the director of the Ali Vural Ak Center for Islamic Studies and associate professor of government at George Mason University. From 2011 to 2012 he served on the Secretary of State's policy planning staff as an advisor on U.S. policy in the Middle East. He has testified before congress on political Islam and appeared widely on national and international media outlets. He is the author or editor of several books including Global Political Islam (2007), Politics from Afar: Transnational Diasporas & Networks (2012), and Transnational Muslim Politics: Reimagining the Umma (2001).
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Posted on October 12, 2013
The Newberry's new exhibit celebrating the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is a "must see" for genealogists and history buffs. The exhibit features paintings from the Terra Foundation for American Art as well as maps, sheet music, manuscript material and ephemera from the Newberry. A section on Chicago is of special interest and a companion digital version of the exhibit is also available.
A computer kiosk within the exhibit introduces visitors to still another new project. The Newberry Transcription Project is a crowdsourcing effort to transcribe Civil War soldiers' letters held in the Newberry's Modern Manuscript Collection. It provides an opportunity for the public to help make accessible the personal narratives of soldiers and their families who claimed Illinois as their home.
Other papers and letters not included in the transcription project can also be found in the Modern Manuscript Collections. The diaries of Elvira Sheridan Badger are among them. Elvira was born in 1832, in Charleston, South Carolina and was raised in Louisville. Elvira married Alpheus C. Badger, a prominent banker, in the early 1850's and the couple had six children. Here's how Elvira, still in Louisville, accounts for the events of the time:
11/6/1860 "Today is Election day of President. Everything passed off very pleasantly and quiet. I went shopping with children and sisters all day."
2/2/1861 "The children are wearing Union badges a great deal. Our Country is in a very critical condition. People very much distressed."
2/22/1861 "I went with the children to the Court House to see the raising of a new Union Stars and Stripes Flag. The crowd was dense. A large band of singers sang the Star Spangled Banner as the flag was unfurled."
4/22/1861 "War news still dreadful. Mr. Badger talks of going away, we know not where. Civil War very much feared."
4/30/1861 "Mr. Badger is troubled about political affairs and talks of moving to Chicago, which will be very trying to me to leave my parents and sisters."
6/23/1861 "We arrived in Chicago this morning at 6. My husband was there to receive us. All were delighted to see him – he carried us right to our home. He has taken for us a magnificent house on Michigan Avenue, all furnished. Breakfast was served by May, a white girl."
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- AOPA Knife ($27.95) — I was chatting with some of my co-workers and they just raved not only about the knife, but how popular it is with the membership. So now I want one too!
- AOPA holiday ornament ($12.95) — I helped do some decorating at the AOPA headquarters, and got to hang this lovely ornament. I'm one of those folks who likes to buy ornaments from the companies I work for, and I'll be proud to hang this on my tree.
- AOPA sweatshirt ($19.95) — you can never have too many of these, so why not an AOPA one?
- AOPA flight bag ($24.95) — I'm still on the hunt for a bag, and this might just be the ticket for me. It will hold all my stuff and you can't beat the price point!
- AOPA Zulu time watch ($49.95) — I love an old-school watch, with hands and the date. I would definitely put this one in my watch rotation.
- AOPA Pilot t shirt ($14.95) — I'm on the staff and I have nothing with AOPA Pilot on it. This t shirt could be the remedy!
- AOPA flashlight ($19.95) — I may have to consider this as an alternative to my beloved Maglite flashlight!
- Ramp pass insert for AOPA wallet ($9.95) — right now, I keep my FAA student pilot certificate in the AOPA tote bag that serves as my flight bag. I think I need to give it a better home with this item.
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quote:You people have no idea of great rock. You gotta buy some of the great bands like Warrant, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, Kid 'n Play, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Slaughter, Skid Row, Mister Mister, and the Buggles. The Beatles are great, but the Stones are better. The Stones have true grit. The Beatles were a little soft. Paul is good though. He rocked on this last tour. The Beatles are great, Stones are the best. Nature Boy has spoken.
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Jets, Mercier were tops in Class D
MARQUETTE – Adam Mercier and his North Central Jets have been crowned 2012-13 Coach of the Year and Class D Team of the Year, respectively, by the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association.
Without a single senior on the team, Mercier led the Jets to a 17-3 record, avenging a disappointing loss in the 2012 district semifinal and claiming their first district title since 1994 and first regional title since 1985.
"Our kids bought into our team attitude early on, and it progressed into something that I never thought could happen without big game experience," Mercier said in comments made to the Daily Press last week. "It's been a fantastic team effort, and we had guys to fill the leadership roles."
North Central earned plenty of big game experience in the postseason this year, pushing all the way to Class D's final four before coming up short against the AP No. 1-ranked Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian Defenders.
The Jets returned home to a packed crowd, all of whom felt like they were right along with the team throughout the journey. As Mercier spoke to the crowd, he stated that he hopes to bring one more trophy back to Powers – the one that comes after winning the state title.
In Class A-B-C, The Negaunee Miners were elected Team of the Year. Their coach, Mike O'Donnell, also took home the Coach of the Year award. He led his alma mater to Class C district and regional championships for the third consecutive season, and they won the Mid-Peninsula Conference with a 12-0 record.
Negaunee took over the top spot on the UPSSA Class A-B-C poll in February after dropping Marquette, the only team they lost to in the regular season. They completely dominated nearly every team they went up against; only two of their wins all season were closer than 16 points.
The Class A-B Team of the Year went to the Marquette Redmen. Mark Pap, a 6-foot-6 senior, was selected to the Dream Team, and AJ Grazulis, a 6-foot-7 senior, made All-U.P. First Team. Another starter, Andy Nyquist, made the second team for the Redmen, who finished 19-4 this season.


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North of Nine Communications Chosen as TechShop Agency of Record
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 25, 2012 – North of Nine Communications, the San Francisco-based innovation communications boutique, announced today that TechShop has selected the firm as public relations agency of record. TechShop is a membership-based, do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication studio. North of Nine will partner with TechShop to support corporate and executive awareness and influencer relation programs as the brand expands its national presence.
"TechShop is shaking up the traditional paradigm of innovation by empowering entrepreneurs and makers to invent the next big thing with quicker time-to-market. North of Nine understands the importance of these changes," said Carrie Motamedi, TechShop director of public relations and marketing communications. "As we continue to expand nationally, North of Nine is an ideal communications and strategy partner as we roll out programs that target new groups of creative inventors in multiple regions."
Described as "Paradise for Tinkerers" in a recent Bloomberg BusinessWeek feature, TechShop offers classes, workshops, instruction and meet-ups for people of all ages and skill levels with more than $1 million worth of high quality machines, tools and software. It has locations in California and North Carolina, and recently opened a new facility in Detroit, Michigan in partnership with Ford Motor Company. TechShop is currently planning studios in Brooklyn, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Washington D.C. North of Nine will work with Motamedi to develop and execute a strategic communications program to drive membership and elevate the profile of the company as new locations open in cities across America.
"TechShop is thriving as the maker movement gains momentum across the country," said Jennifer Graham Clary, chief executive officer of North of Nine. "The birthplace of prototypes for Square and Dodocase, TechShop sits at a true epicenter of innovation and we look forward to working with its team."
About North of Nine Communications
North of Nine is a full-service innovation communications boutique, dedicated to helping clients distinguish their brands in unique ways. The firm focuses on technology-based innovations, regardless of industry, and specializes in creative, memorable and sometimes unexpected campaigns. North of Nine is based in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle and Boston. For more information, please visit http://nof9.com/.
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Ladybird Tub | Old News in Japan
Contributing Monkie Sarah Backhouse
Published on July 1, 2008
Filed Under G Living
Projections for a massive increase in global population – from 6.6 billion in 2008 to roughly 9 billion by 2050 – are already making an impact in the world of design. I've noticed recently that each new green item crossing my desk seems progressively smaller, obviously in preparation for a future where space is at a premium.
Luckily for me, having resided in a one-room apartment in Tokyo, I'm not phased by the prospect of ablutions in designer Coco Reynold's Ladybird bath and vanity unit. The bath itself is actually Japanese style insofar as you sit rather than lie in it — which is far preferable, if you ask me. Also much more environmentally sound, given that it requires far less water to fill. What it lacks in size it makes up for in style. The modular design certainly appeals to my aesthetics, with its clean and colorful look.
The vanity/lid completes the pod-like design and integrates "a step for ease of access into the bath (which) retracts when not in use and opens out with a simple 'push' action when required".
Of course, to really conserve water the Japanese way, we'd share the bath water with family members — after washing yourself outside the bath first, of course. Now, there's a thought.
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Ask yourself, is there anything more romantic than whisking your love away to the basement of a parking garage to see the Bay's best stand up comedy?
The correct answer is no. Nothing is more romantic than saying, "Hey, I'm going to drag you into the basement of this parking garage," making everyone you're with extremely uncomfortable. Imagine their relief and delight when they realize you only brought them there for cheap beers, and belly laughs. This month, Scott Capurro (Comedy Central) leaves one foggy city (London) for the love of another.
The show is hosted by Kollin Holtz, and features the comedy musings of Daryus Monday, Juan Medina, Andrew Holmgren, and Caitlin Gill. 21+. Get you and your friends in for $5 total when you come together! Free with valid college ID or weed card.
Join the last "sporadic" show of Laughing Stock before it moves to the regular date of the 3rd Thursday of the month starting in March!


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August 27, 2013
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TXT signal has offered $100 per event to go to the fastest lap in a selected expert / pro class (each class will be announced prior to the event via the TXTsignal.com message system).
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Vantaggio Fitness has offered a $50 incentive to the women's Cat 1 first place finisher (non-pro) of any SERC / US Cup series race in 2011 with the following criteria... #1. There is no separate pro payout and #2. There are 4 or more pro women in a combined pro/cat 1 field. Starting with round #4 in Winder, Ga
The site of the 2006 Whitewater Olympics, this trail is a classic mountain bike course, it starts with a steep two mile climb and then when you eventually get to the top you have been climbing for nearly six miles. The reward comes with the famous "Thunder Rock Express" downhill. Total distance is 11 miles per loop.
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Topic: IE error with "RJS Templates for Rails" example
I have implemented the first part of the expense tracker in the "RJS Templates for
Rails" booklet. It works fine in Firefox, but not in IE -> when I add an expense, I get an RJS error. Has anyone else had this happen? The second pop-up window shows the following:
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Hewlett-Packard on Thursday said that it has completed its evaluation of strategic alternatives for its personal systems group (PSG) and has decided the unit will remain part of the company. The decision means that the company will continue to develop itself consistently while retaining its biggest strength, the PC unit.
"HP objectively evaluated the strategic, financial and operational impact of spinning off PSG. It's clear after our analysis that keeping PSG within HP is right for customers and partners, right for shareholders, and right for employees. HP is committed to PSG, and together we are stronger," said Meg Whitman, HP president and chief executive officer.
The strategic review involved subject matter experts from across the businesses and functions. The data-driven evaluation revealed the depth of the integration that has occurred across key operations such as supply chain, IT and procurement. It also detailed the significant extent to which PSG contributes to HP's solutions portfolio and overall brand value. Finally, it also showed that the cost to recreate these in a standalone company outweighed any benefits of separation.
"Despite being a commodity business, with a lower profit margin than most of its other businesses, PCs benefit HP greatly. TBR believes that HP's PCs help drive the business across most of its product lines, from printers to servers to services. They create scale for the manufacture of other hardware, they fill out the portfolio for partners, and they provide entry points for the rest of HP's sales force," said Ezra Gottheil, an analyst with Technology Business Research (TBR).
The outcome of this exercise reaffirms HP's model and the value for its customers and shareholders. PSG is a key component of HP's strategy to deliver higher value, lasting relationships with consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses and enterprise customers. The HP board of directors is confident that PSG can drive profitable growth as part of the larger entity and accelerate solutions from other parts of HP's business.
When HP announced that it was considering spinning off PSG, many customers were disturbed and started to give greater consideration to other vendors, not only for PCs, but also for servers and services. Many customers and partners had preferred HP for its one-stop shopping, and now a key offering was perhaps being withdrawn, TBR believes. Less than a month after the announcement of the potential spinoff, chief executive Leo Apotheker was replaced by Meg Whitman, revenue guidance was revised downward, and HP committed to a rapid decision on PSG, which it made: PSG remains a part of HP.
PSG has a history of innovation and technological leadership as well as an established record of industry-leading profitability. It is the No. 1 manufacturer of personal computers in the world with revenues totaling $40.7 billion for fiscal year 2010.
"As part of HP, PSG will continue to give customers and partners the advantages of product innovation and global scale across the industry's broadest portfolio of PCs, workstations and more. We intend to make the leading PC business in the world even better," said Todd Bradley, executive vice president of personal systems group at HP.
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Driven. Devoted. Curious. Add them up, and what do you get? Another great Ambrosian.
Acclaimed justice advocate and First Book author Bryan Stevenson will lectured on Oct. 20.
Going beyond the icy experience, students got a glimpse of what it would be like to live with ALS.
The good work of St. Ambrose staff members is being honored by national and state organizations.
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Close to 550 new Ambrosians "plunged" into volunteer service to our community.
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Prep football: Kelto spurs Munising over Newberry
NEWBERRY – Austin Kelto of Munising High School was a one-man wrecking crew against host Newberry on Friday night.
The junior quarterback ran for three touchdowns, passed for another and kicked the winning extra point with 1:57 left in the game to give the Mustangs a 28-27 Mid-Eastern Football Conference victory over the Indians.
Kelto ran for scores of 29, 65 and 1 yard, and completed an 11-yard TD pass to Colin Immel for Munising (1-3 overall, 1-2 league).
Kelto wound up with a game-high 194 yards rushing on 21 carries, and went 14-for-25 passing for 115 yards.
"We had them fourth-and-21 late in the game and they threw a 'Hail Mary' pass into the end zone, which we knocked down," Newberry head coach Fred Bryant said. "But there was a pass interference penalty, which gave them another chance."
Bryant said the Mustangs then got the first down and Kelto punched it over from the 1 yard line with less than two minutes left.
Chris Ducsay scored twice for the Indians on runs of 39 and 53 yards. He finished with 165 yards rushing on 17 attempts.
Austin Barry scored the other Newberry TD with a 90-yard kickoff return in the second quarter.


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(09 Feburary 2011) - 50,000 glaciers are rapidly shrinking in the Himalayan region threatening several hundred million lives and livelihoods throughout Asia. Revealed: The Himalayan Meltdown, a documentary co-produced by UNDP and Arrowhead Films, examines how communities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India and Nepal seek to adapt to their shrinking mountain habitat which is crucial source for irrigation, drinking water and energy.
The documentary shows lakes like Imja, in eastern Nepal, which did not exist before 1960 but are now filled with glacial meltwater. Imja is one of thousands of recently formed high-altitude glacial lakes in the Himalayas that risk flooding triggered by avalanches and earthquakes.
In Nepal, climate change is not only melting the Himalayan, it is also leading to drought, as shown in the documentary. Many communities have seen seasonal monsoon rains disappear. One of the solutions helping villagers adapt is the use of low-cost moisture-trapping nets that convert fog into drinking water.
The documentary was launched in Oslo at the Litteraturhuset on Thursday 9 February, and was followed by a panel discussion on the film, which included Martin Krause (UNDP Asia), Audun Garberg (adviser to the Ministry of Environment), Peter Myhre (Member of Parliament, Framskrittspartiet), Asuncion Lera St. Clair (Director for Climate Research, CICERO), and Lawrence Hislop (GRID-Arendal).
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Dr. Charles Secrest is one of the country's most renowned urologists, and as of May 1 has joined Good Shepherd Medical Associates to further boost this institution's success in bringing optimum health to all East Texans. Simply put, urological care in this region is better than ever. Patients have long traveled great distances to receive …
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Airspace Lounge is re-defining the airport experience.
As the stress of the flying experience has increased over the years, fewer places exist for passengers to relax and unwind close to their gate. Many airline clubs have restrictive entry policies, are expensive and their product quality is uneven.
Access to Airspace Lounge starts at $20.00 per day (price may rise during peak periods). Complimentary for American Express Platinum Card and Centurion members and immediate family or up to two guests. Cost includes complimentary food & non-alcoholic beverages, wireless internet, power outlets, and in-lounge restrooms.