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VBA Financial Result for Full Year Ended 30 June 201125/08/2011
Announcement by Virgin Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:VBA) in relation to the Virgin Australia group of airlines (formerly the Virgin Blue group of airlines)
VBA Financial Result for Full Year Ended 30 June 2011
Operational Highlights
Financial Highlights
Virgin Australia group of airlines (Virgin Blue Holdings Limited (ASX: VBA) and its controlled entities) today reported a Net Result After Tax of $67.8 million loss. The Net Result before Tax (excluding ineffective hedges) of ($66.6m) is within the guidance of ($30m) to ($80m) announced to the market on 23 March 2011. This result includes $36m in unrealised foreign exchange loss due to the rising Australian Dollar.
Virgin Australia group of airlines Chief Executive Officer John Borghetti said: "Financial Year 2011 was a year of enormous challenge and significant change as we began repositioning the company to ensure a more stable financial future. Today's financial results reflect the impact of an unprecedented series of external events and reinforce the importance of our Game Change Program strategy to increase our share of the more resilient corporate and government markets.
"Despite the tough operating conditions, we kept our focus on repositioning the airline. Thanks to the outstanding dedication and efforts of our staff and management, over the past 12 months we have redesigned the in-flight and ground guest experience, secured a single strong global brand for the entire Group, established a global network with little additional capital expenditure through alliances and integrated our airline operations to drive efficiencies."
"Our Game Change Program is already delivering results, with an increase in Virgin Australia's corporate and government market revenues of 29% year on year. We expect to see further gains in the 2012 Financial Year as we complete the roll-out of our new product offering", Mr Borghetti said.
Challenges and Changes during the 2011 Financial Year
"Over the past 12 months, Virgin Australia has been affected by an extraordinary series of natural disasters in our key markets, including the Queensland floods and cyclone, earthquakes in Christchurch and the eruption of Chilean and Indonesian volcanos. Additionally, the Navitaire system failure in October 2010 disrupted operations. These events had a material impact on revenues, with over 50% of Virgin Australia's domestic operations to/from or within Queensland and our Pacific Blue operation based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
"This also coincided with a spike in fuel prices which directly impacted our operating costs and was only partially recovered through fuel surcharges. Going forward, the combination of fuel surcharges, more active hedging policies and a continued strong cost focus will ensure that Virgin Australia is well placed to operate in a high fuel cost environment.
"That being said, the 2011 financial year, in particular the second half of the year, has been one of major transformation for Virgin Australia and we remain firmly on track with our strategy. We have relaunched our product, secured one unified brand, created a global network and today we have announced the re-launch of Virgin Australia's frequent flyer program, Velocity.
"The feedback on these changes from corporate, government and leisure guests has been overwhelmingly
"Our progress in repositioning the airline has already seen us make significant gains in the high-yield corporate and government business market. This important segment now makes up 13% of our total revenue, up from 10% in the 2010 Financial Year. Much of this growth came through in the second half of the year following the introduction of some of our Game Change Program initiatives. The growth is continuing with further gains recorded for July this year.
"Following the restructure of our fares in May, we have seen a yield improvement in the top-end flexi-fares, resulting in our overall June yield increasing by 4.3%.
"The benefits from our network review in 2010 are also starting to flow through. We have exited non-profitable routes and made changes to flight schedules to boost margins".
Mr Borghetti said that the company continued to maintain a tight control on costs, delivered through a combination of network review, fleet realignment and operational integration initiatives. Despite product enhancements and restructuring costs, underlying CASK growth excluding fuel was under CPI for the financial year.
"The Group's closing cash position of $731 million leaves it well positioned to execute on our strategy into Financial Year 2012 and beyond. A sale and leaseback transaction post the closing date has contributed an additional $70 million to our cash position. Furthermore, all aircraft deliveries scheduled up to the end of calendar year 2012 have committed funding", Mr Borghetti said.
Industrial Relations and Employee Engagement
"We have also put significant work into strengthening our execution capabilities within the business, with a skilled management team in place and a focus on maintaining engaged, motivated employees. This is demonstrated by our recent annual engagement survey which shows a greater level of engagement of our staff this year.
"We want to ensure our staff are rewarded fairly for their hard work and dedication and we have recently reached an agreement with our international long haul pilots and cabin crew that reflects this philosophy. The agreements achieve improvements in terms and conditions whilst maintaining operational flexibility and the ability to deliver a competitive and sustainable long haul international operation.
"Over the year we have confirmed our commitment to keeping as many jobs in Australia as possible and we have conducted reviews of our off-shore commercial operations. Following on from our announcements this year that we will create more than 300 new jobs by building a maintenance hangar at Sydney airport and that we are developing a cadet pilot training programme, today I am pleased to confirm that we will be creating more jobs in Australia. We have made the decision to move up to 100 full time and part time Guest Contact Centre positions from an off-shore, outsourced provider to our in-house operation in Brisbane.
"With our reputation for excellent service and value and the key product, network and service changes that we introduced over the 2011 Financial Year, we will provide strong competition in the Australian domestic market going forward. The focus for the 2012 Financial Year will be on consolidating those changes and driving increased yields and corporate market share", Mr Borghetti said.
Operating Performance
"Despite the effect of one-off events, natural disasters and challenging trading conditions within the leisure market, Virgin Australia increased revenue by in excess of 9% against a capacity increase of 5% for Financial Year 2011 compared to the prior corresponding period.
"We are already seeing material yield improvements as a result of the introduction of our new fare structure and the increase in corporate and government guests.
"In the 2011 Financial Year we adopted a prudent approach to capacity, demonstrated by the fact that we have maintained capacity growth across our domestic of just 5%. We will continue this approach moving forward, with 4 – 6% capacity growth planned over the next six months, which includes growth of the A330 operation that commenced services in May this year. We have processes in place to monitor market demand on a day-to-day basis and maintain maximum flexibility, with the ability to retire aircraft and bring forward new aircraft as necessary.
The Group has delivered a strong closing cash position of $731 million, with a sale and leaseback transaction post the closing date contributing to its cash position by an additional $70 million, leaving the Group well positioned to execute its strategy into Financial Year 2012 and beyond.
Network, Fleet and Alliances
"In 2010, we conducted a network-wide review in order to maximise the performance of our routes both domestically and internationally. This ultimately resulted in the decision to consolidate our long-haul international network to two strategic hubs in Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles, exit from our least profitable routes, embark on an international alliance strategy and expand our regional presence in Australia through our partnership with Skywest", Mr Borghetti said.
"Internationally, the company withdrew its V Australia Boeing 777 aircraft from the unprofitable Johannesburg route to focus on the Trans Pacific Los Angeles route and to service its new Abu Dhabi route that acts as a gateway to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. These two routes enable us to service two of the most important outbound and inbound markets for Australia supported by our strategic alliances with Etihad Airways and Delta Air Lines.
"During the course of the year we have improved our schedule across the Trans Pacific, increasing services between Melbourne and Los Angeles to three per week, increasing services between Brisbane and Los Angeles to four per week and retiming all our Trans Pacific services to arrive into Los Angeles in the morning, enabling same day onward connections and enhancing our appeal to the corporate traveller.
"We also exited from the New Zealand domestic market, enabling us to boost our trans-Tasman capacity and to increase our Pacific Blue services to popular destinations in South East Asia and the Pacific Islands. Additionally, we have seen improved performance on our Phuket and Fiji services as a result of the change from the Boeing 777 to the Boeing 737 aircraft.
"Within Australia, we implemented changes to our domestic network in early 2011, withdrawing from underperforming routes and adjusting frequency and timing to better match customer demand while at the same time improving our aircraft utilisation. The addition of the Airbus 330 to our domestic fleet and the replacement of Embraer 170s with ATR 72-500 and 72-600 turboprop aircraft will also enhance our ability to align fit-for-purpose aircraft to each market.
"The ATR aircraft will commence new services from Brisbane to Gladstone and Brisbane to Port Macquarie and add extra services between Canberra and Sydney from October 2011. We have also expanded our existing codeshare relationship with Skywest Airlines, resulting in the addition of six new destinations to Virgin Australia's domestic network in December 2010.
"Over the past 12 months, we have established a global network through alliances with Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand, Delta Air Lines and Singapore Airlines1", Mr Borghetti said.
"These are four of the best airlines in the world and together they provide access to over 400 destinations worldwide2 and cover Australia's key aviation markets: North America, Europe, Asia and New Zealand. Through reciprocal codeshare, frequent flyer recognition and lounge access with each of our alliance partners, Virgin Australia will be able to offer guests a first-rate travel experience that spans the globe.
"Our domestic business is already seeing benefits from these new alliances; with interline and codeshare traffic onto the Virgin Australia domestic network significantly increasing year on year. The Etihad Airways alliance was launched during the financial year and has been a key contributor to this improved performance. Further growth opportunities exist as our alliances with Air New Zealand, Delta Air Lines and Singapore Airlines come online during the course of Financial Year 2012.
"The Air New Zealand alliance was launched in July, offering full reciprocal codeshare across the Tasman and on connecting domestic sectors in New Zealand and Australia as well as frequent flyer recognition and lounge access. The alliance will transform our trans-Tasman route into a profitable operation and offer significant benefits to our Guests. Velocity members now have around three times the number of Tasman services to earn and redeem points on and our corporate travellers will have access to Air New Zealand's wide-body business class product on key routes.
"The Delta Air Lines alliance received regulatory approval from the Department of Transportation in June and we expect to launch the alliance by the end of the year. Under the alliance Virgin Australia and Delta will codeshare on each other's services to Los Angeles and beyond, giving Virgin Australia guests access to over 250 destinations across the United States, Canada and Mexico with full frequent flyer and lounge reciprocity across both networks.
"Our alliance with Singapore Airlines is currently awaiting approval from the ACCC and the Competition Commission of Singapore. We are expecting a decision on this important alliance by the end of the year. In the meantime, Singapore Airlines has commenced interlining on Virgin Australia's domestic network, enabling Singapore Airlines Guests to connect to and from our network with a single ticket. Each airline is also offering reciprocal lounge access to eligible frequent flyer member guests.
"Finally I am pleased to announce that we have reached agreement with Virgin Atlantic to codeshare on their services to Hong Kong from early 2012.
"Now with over 400 destinations worldwide, we have a strong global network which will provide us with around 26% share of the capacity in and out of Australia by July 2012", Mr Borghetti said.
Product and Brand
"Over the 2011 Financial Year, Virgin Australia has implemented an extensive program of work to create a seamless, first-rate experience for Guests. An integral part of repositioning the Virgin Australia brand has been redesigning our product in the air and on the ground", Mr Borghetti said.
"We assembled a team of expert advisers to work closely with our team to overhaul the entire travel experience, staff uniforms, airport lounges and the look and feel of the aircraft. We have implemented the majority of these changes in just one year, focusing on the areas that helped us provide a quality product that is unrivalled in its market.
"We are well advanced with the re-brand and re-design of the Virgin Australia domestic fleet, with the entire fleet of Boeing 737-800s expected to be fitted with the new Business and Economy Class by the end of 2011. With our new frequent flyer program announced today, the next major milestone will be the roll out of the Virgin Australia brand to our international V Australia and Pacific Blue services, which we plan to commence in January 2012.
"Following the opening of our architect-designed Melbourne and Brisbane airport lounges, we will be introducing new lounges in the Gold Coast and Mackay.
"We will unveil further product and service initiatives as we move into the 2012 financial year, as part of our strategy to become Australia's airline of choice", Mr Borghetti said.
New Velocity Frequent Flyer Program
"One of the key milestones in our Game Change Program is the relaunch of our Velocity Frequent Flyer program and I'm very pleased to announce that today we are introducing the first stage of our new program to the market, ahead of schedule".
Mr Borghetti said the first stage was about delivering a program that recognises Virgin Australia's most valuable frequent flyers and provides them with excellent rewards.
"Velocity will offer a global network of over 600 services internationally3, simplified earn and burn structures, innovative rewards for loyalty such as complimentary lounge passes and parental leave options, and importantly, a new Platinum tier to provide unique benefits to our most frequent flyers.
Mr Borghetti said the launch of the new Velocity program was a key milestone in Virgin Australia's strategy to become the airline of choice in Australia.
We expect an improvement in underlying financial performance in Financial Year 2012, despite the uncertain economic environment. However, we are unable to provide specific guidance for the coming year at this stage.
"There are early indications of improving earnings in Financial Year 2012, with positive trading results in July and continued strengthening in the government and corporate markets.
"We are confident we have the right strategy to manage our response to changes in future market conditions and to ensure a stable and successful future for Virgin Australia", Mr Borghetti said.
The summary financial resuls for the financial year ended 30 June 2011 are as follows:
|Period ended 30 June 2011
|2011 ($ million)
|2010 ($ million)
|Total Revenue
|Operating Expenses
|Net profit before tax*
|Operating Statistics
|Yield - Group
|Underlying CASK (exc fuel, ineffectiveness & unrealised foriegn exchange losses)
|Available Seat Kilometres
|Revenue Passenger Kilometres
|Passenger Load Factor %
* (excludes - ineffective cash flow hedges and non designated derivatievs).
Total revenue increased 9.7% to $3,271 million. Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) were 29.6 billion, up 10.0% on the prior year. The passenger load factor decreased marginally 0.1pts to 79.7%.
Yields were affected by the revenue losses associated with the natural disasters during the year. Underlying CASK growth (excluding fuel) at 2.4% was below inflation even accounting for the costs of product repositioning during the year.
Reported Net Loss after Tax was $67.8 million. This result includes $36 million in unrealised foreign exchange losses due to the rising Australian dollar.
EBIT loss (excluding Ineffective cash flow hedges and non designated derivatives) for the Domestic business was $40.8 million, down on $103 million EBIT profit in the prior year.
EBIT (excluding Ineffective cash flow hedges and non designated derivatives) for the International business was a profit of $22.4 million, up on $25.2 million loss in the prior year reflecting a significant improvement in performance through network restructure despite a challenging operating environment and high fuel price.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow:
Despite the challenging operating environment, the Group has maintained a strong cash position of $731 million, with an additional $70 million sale and leaseback transaction post the closing date.
Operating cash inflows remained positive during the year, while net investment outflows in aircraft were slightly higher in this period.
1Subject to regulatory approval
2Unique codeshare and interline destinations
3Number of destinations on which Velocity members can earn and burn frequent flyer points with Velocity airline partners


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The Board of Commissioners discussed the possibility of temporary halting applications for multi-family developments.
The issue was brought forward by Commissioner Ray Justice who thought that the city has not kept up the infrastructure south of the interstate.
"We're struggling to keep up," said Justice, who felt the road issues and the burden placed on the sewer system, which he said is at a breaking point.
"My intention is not stop the rooftops or retail," said Justice.
He called on the citizens to hold the commissioners accountable for fixing the problem.
Mayor Ed Hagerty disagreed, saying the city has properly planned to keep up with the growth.
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Hagerty said if you compare us to some cities in the area like Murfreesboro or Green Hills, Mt. Juliet has kept up pretty well.
Hagerty cited several polls which placed Mt. Juliet as the third most family friendly city, the third most business friendly, and the sixth safest city in the state.
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Hagerty said some of the people that are upset about the problems also voted for things like Providence Marketplace and the retail and residential developments in the area.
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Hagerty mentioned many of the projects that are coming in the future that will help alleviate some of the problems. The Eastern Connector, which will run from the Beckwith Road exit on I-40 to Lebanon Road will give another north-south connector. The Central Pike exit on I-40 will help alleviate traffic on the Mt. Juliet Road exit. There will be an adaptive signal project in Providence that will change the stop lights from a timer to one that changes based on volume. There is also plans to widen the I-40 bridge on Mt. Juliet Road, add an extra right turn lane on Belinda Parkway onto Mt. Juliet Road, and an extra right turn lane on Providence Parkway onto Mt. Juliet Road. Since Mt. Juliet Road is a state road, the City of Mt. Juliet has to provide studies to TDOT to show a need for these changes, and TDOT has to approve it, which can sometimes take time due to the high number of state roads and projects.
Hagerty said that with some of the issues, unfortunately, things move at "the speed of government."
After the discussion item, the ordinance to issue a moratorium on multi-family developments was removed from the agenda by Justice.


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Sorting Guilty Minds
Francis X. Shen
University of Minnesota Law School
Morris B. Hoffman
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Vanderbilt University - Department of Psychology
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New York University Law Review, Vol. 86, 2011
Because punishable guilt requires that bad thoughts accompany bad acts, the Model Penal Code (MPC) typically requires that jurors infer the past mental state of a criminal defendant. More specifically, jurors must sort that mental state into one of four specific categories - purposeful, knowing, reckless, or negligent - which in turn defines the nature of the crime and the extent of the punishment. The MPC therefore assumes that ordinary people naturally sort mental states into these four categories with a high degree of accuracy, or at least can reliably do so when properly instructed. It also assumes that ordinary people will order these categories of mental state, by increasing amount of punishment, in the same severity hierarchy that the MPC prescribes.
The MPC, now turning 50 years old, has previously escaped the scrutiny of comprehensive empirical research on these assumptions underlying its culpability architecture. Our new empirical studies, reported here, find that most of the mens rea assumptions embedded in the MPC are reasonably accurate as a behavioral matter. Even without the aid of the MPC definitions, subjects were able to regularly and accurately distinguish among purposeful, negligent, and blameless conduct. Nevertheless, our subjects failed to distinguish reliably between knowing and reckless conduct. This failure can have significant sentencing consequences in some types of crimes, especially homicide.
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Time for Tank Lanning to run the rule over the five matches making up the Rugby 5 bet this week …
And it's pretty spicy this week given that Super Rugby comes to a head in Hamilton as the Chiefs try and defend their title against the Brumbies, while at the other end of the spectrum, the Lions and Kings battle it out for a place in the tournament at Ellis Park. The match-up of the Currie Cup 1st division will undoubtedly be between Boland and the Valke, but sadly, that is not part of the Rugby 5 mix this week …
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So a look at the weekend then…
M 1 – SWD vs Griffons
The level of competition is expected to rise this weekend as the tournament nears the halfway mark and the log-leaders attempt to distance themselves on the log standings. SWD, currently 4th on the log, will be enter their clash against the Griffons at Outeniqua Park as favourites on form, and be keen to form part of that "log-leaders group. However, the visitors, currently 8th and last on the log, boast a renewed confidence following their surprise victory against the Leopards last week. This while the Eagles come off a heavy 60-20 defeat against the Pumas, so we could see a fairly tightly-fought contest. The Eagles will have to be disciplined given that the Griffons flyhalf Louis Strydom's pin-point goal kicking has been one of their main weapons. The Griffons, on the other hand, will have to mark SWD wing Alshaun Bock, in particular, on defence to prevent him from extending his lead as the top try scorer.
My Rugby 5 pick: 2
M 2 – Bulldogs vs Leopards
Expect an arm-wrestle of sorts given that both teams pride themselves on their strong forwards. The Leopards, no doubt embarrassed by their 34 – 28 loss to the Griffons last week, but sill second on the log having earned 3 bonus points for 4 tries in their first 5 matches, though, will be keen to put their attacking skills into practice in trying to right the wrongs of last week. At home, the Bulldogs – off a 34-29 loss to the Valke, will have to produce a solid defensive display to shut the Leopards out.
My Rugby 5 pick: 4
M 3 – Valke vs EP
In Brakpan, EP, with their big brothers fighting for Super Rugby survival at Ellis Park, will have to work hard to recover from back-to-back defeats, last week having gone down 30-23 to Boland. The Valke produced a spirited performance to grind out their first victory of the season last week against SWD, and will be keen to build on that. Only 3 points separate these two teams on the log table, though, making this a very tough game to pick. Perhaps worth chipping in an extra few bucks to utilise the double option? Otherwise, go with the home side here …
My Rugby 5 pick: 1 and 4
M 4 – Chiefs vs Brumbies
After preaching about how it's the side with the best attacking stats that normally brings home the bacon in the key Super Rugby encounters, I did not back my advice, instead going with the Crusaders momentum and form. But in a truly monumental effort, the Chiefs proved that attack stat correct, beating the only side who I believe could have beaten the Chiefs at home. 15 out of 17 Super Rugby titles have been won by the 1st or 2nd best attack during the regular season. 12 out of 17 by the 1st. And the defending champs lead the tournament in terms of tries scored (50), average points scored per game (28.6), and clean breaks (148). This week they again play at home, in front of 25 000 cow bell ringing Chiefs fans. Winning their third title on Saturday will take another mammoth effort from Jake White's Brumbies – their victory at Loftus was only the 7th time in 59 play-offs that a team has won any knock-out encounter on foreign soil. And it has happened once in 17 Finals – when the Crusaders beat the Brumbies in 2000. The Brumbies can definitely score tries though – they are third on the tournament list on 45 tries, but on all the other attack stats like defenders beaten, offloads, and clean breaks, they hover mid table. They do have George Smith though, and his battle with Liam Messam will go a long way to deciding who rules the all important breakdown. And they can scrum. Referee Craig Joubert let tighthead prop Ben Alexander get away with illegal binding while penalising the Bulls last week. If he does the same again in Hamilton, it will be a huge advantage to the visitors. But the Chiefs, unlike the Bulls, are not perceived to have a week scrum, so I see Joubert blowing it a little more fairly. It's too tough a challenge for the Brumbies. Surely?
My Rugby 5 pick: 1
M 5 – Lions vs Kings
The dice are now well and truly loaded against the 2013 Super Rugby newcomers preserving their status for next season, after the Lions left PE last Friday with a 26-19 advantage in the two-leg promotion/relegation scrap. And with the Kings having lost prodigious points-accumulator Demetri Catrakilis to injury, and seen Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons jump ship prior this game being played, the visitors are even more up against it. The SOLD OUT signs have gone up at the 60 000 capacity Ellis Park, so Lions fans, having seemingly heeded the wakeup call that saw them banished from Super Rugby this year, will be baying for PE blood. The Kings, however, have reserved some of their most inspired performances away games, earning a 28-28 draw in Canberra and then pipping the Rebels 30-27 in Melbourne. A status quo keeps the Kings in Super Rugby, so all they need to do is win while denying the Lions a bonus point. As per the rest of the season, then, I do not see this being pretty from the Kings. Only the Force (26) registered fewer tries than the Kings' 27, whilst the Lions will doubtless be encouraged by the fact that the Kings also leaked more tries than anyone else (69). The Lions prevailed 41-31 at Ellis Park earlier in the season, won the Vodacom Cup convincingly, enjoyed good wins over Samoa, WP, Blue Bulls, Sharks and the Kings last weekend. Much like the Brumbies in Hamilton, I think this will be a game too far for the undoubtedly gutsy Kings.
My Rugby 5 pick: 2
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WESTMINSTER – The stage for a tragedy was set when a woman slipped behind the wheel drunk and turned the ignition key, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday.
Ashley Selina Bryan's blood-alcohol level was 0.17 percent, more than twice the legal limit, about 2½ hours after her Honda Civic struck a disabled Chevy Camaro, Deputy District Attorney Anna McIntire said in her opening statements of Bryan's trial on vehicular manslaughter charges.
The Camaro had come to rest on the shoulder after a first accident on the northbound 57 freeway at Katella Avenue, its front end partially in the slow lane, the prosecutor said.
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The impact of Bryan's Civic on the night of April 2, 2011, pushed the Camaro into passenger Cameron Cook, 18, who was standing outside of the vehicle near a guardrail, knocking him over and into a concrete embankment about 50 to 60 feet below.
Cook, a college student from Ladera Ranch who graduated the year before from JSerra Catholic School in San Juan Capistrano with the Camaro's driver, Logan Vescio, died at a hospital about five hours after the crash.
He was the "the person that paid the ultimate price that night for the defendant's reckless" actions, McIntire told jurors in Superior Court Judge Lance Jensen's courtroom at the West Justice Center in Westminster.
Defense attorney Jerry Schaffer acknowledged that Bryan, 26, of Highland, drove drunk that night, saying the facts of the accident are not in dispute.
But she was not speeding and "by all accounts she's driving safely and normally" when she came upon a hazardous condition – the Camaro sticking out in the slow lane – and didn't react correctly, he said.
She clipped the disabled vehicle, but "she didn't bring about the hazardous condition," Schaffer told jurors. "It was a chain reaction of events that brought about (Cook's) death."
Bryan is charged with one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated with gross negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more causing bodily injury, and a sentencing enhancement of multiple victims.
Vescio also suffered injuries in the crash, but recovered. He and Cook were headed to Vescio's school, Claremont McKenna College, to hang out with friends.
If convicted, Bryan faces a maximum sentence of 11 years and eight months in state prison.
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The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology is presenting Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA, the first museum exhibition to celebrate the influential fashion organization with 100 pieces by CFDA designers from Tom Ford to reigning president, DVF — on display beginning February 10.
If photography is more your speed, Lehmann Maupin Gallery will be showing, Juergen Teller, an exhibit that highlights three recent series of the famed lensman's work including controversial photos of Kristen McMenamy, images of Vivienne Westwood and others from his "Men and Women" series, as well as Teller's intimate portraits of family and friends.
Parisian hotspot Le Baron has graced Tokyo and London with its presence, but just recently bestowed the party upon New York. Recently opened and located in Chinatown — with Vietnamese-influenced decor and more than enough room to dance — we're pegging Le Baron as the destination for nighttime. The fact that one event at the location will take place on Valentine's Day and is called the Colette Sex Party with the Ace Hotel x Araks, isn't hurting Le Baron's rep in the least.
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New Garden Grove councilman: Will you marry me?
GARDEN GROVE – It was a big night for Chris Phan. But he turned it into a bigger night.
Moments after being sworn in as a new councilman, he thanked all his supporters and said he wanted to "take this occasion to ask a very personal question."
His girlfriend – "the love of my life" – was sitting in the front row.
Phan stepped down from the dais and knelt down on one knee before her. He opened a little box. And he asked her to marry him.
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The crowded chamber erupted in applause. It was hard to hear her answer.
"And the good news is she said 'Yes,'" Phan announced.
"I was totally surprised," Cindy Pham said during a reception afterward.
"We were planning an engagement in a more traditional Vietnamese way. We don't have surprise proposals like this," said Pham, 28, a physical therapist from San Diego.
Phan's unexpected proposal was captured by a bevy of Vietnamese American media and family and friends who were attending the swearing in of Phan and other newly elected officials.
"I'm still in shock over that," Councilman Steve Jones said during a reception. "It was beautiful. It was amazing."
"Classy," is how outgoing Mayor William Dalton described it.
Phan said he had only planned it the night before. On Tuesday morning, he asked the city clerk and the city attorney if it was OK.
City Clerk Kathy Bailor thought it was sweet. And she recalled Los Angeles' San Fernando City Council, where a councilman announced last fall during an open meeting – with his wife in attendance – that he was having an affair with a councilwoman.
"If they can do that, we can do this," Bailor said.
The reception for the new mayor and council members was attended by more than 200 people. With cameras clicking and the newly engaged couple posing at every turn, it felt more like a bridal reception at times.
"I'm so proud and so happy," said Helen Phan of her son. She flew in from Indiana for the swearing in. Other relatives flew in from as far away as Paris.
The couple met three years ago. Pham is the sister of one of Phan's friends from the military. Phan, 38, is a reserve Navy lieutenant commander and an attorney. Last week, he was named deputy district attorney in Orange County.
The couple already had a date and site for a wedding next year, but Phan said he had yet to officially propose.
"Tonight was a dream come true," he said, referring to his goal of becoming an elected councilman. "It was the defining moment of what I've done all these years. I served in the military. And I wanted to come back and serve our community.
"This was the culmination of all the hard work walking the city for 10 months," he said. "And Cindy has been instrumental in all I've done. I thought this would be the best moment to propose. And I wanted the people of Garden Grove to be a part of my special night."
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This museum has a large collection of post cards from the 1904 World's Fair, a drum from the civil war, Native American artifacts, old uniforms, and school artifacts.
Opened in June 2011, the Carterville Heritage Museum is a beautifully renovated building showcasing architectural detail of the former 1924 area high school, hundreds of photo and memorabilia. It also serves as a gift shop, offering nostalgic custom-designed t-shirts, retro candy, gift baskets, a few antiques and popular hand-made cards made by community volunteers. It features books on the Tri-C community for sale, covering Cartervile, Cambria, & Crainville.
The memorial is located next to the Heritage Museum downtown. It features plaques citing the names of WWI and WWII Veterans on one side and other wars featured on the opposite side. In a fitting tribute, the Veterans Memorial in downtown Carterville was dedicated on 11-11-11, Veterans Day.
This building is a great study in physics as well as history. It was designed to withstand strong winds and capture light throughout the day.
Painted in the 1930s on the upper interior wall of Chester's post office, this fascinating mural depicts pre-Civil War riverboat activity on the Mississippi River.
This beautifully restored home has cobalt blue windows. Tours by appointment and open for special events.
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
(TEMPORARILY CLOSED beginning 10/08 except for special events.) This site preserves what is left of the old fort-one of the first built on the Mississipi River. A scenic overlook offers views of the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers, and of Old Kaskaskia.
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The cemetery was created when graves were moved from Kaskaskia Island in the 1890s after a flood. According to one account, 3,000 boxes were moved, some containing entire families.
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General John A. Logan (1826-1886) is the most significant nineteenth century native Illinoisian. Creator of Memorial Day, he's named in the state song with Lincoln and Grant. The General John A Logan Museum's mission is designed to interpret the the turbulent life and times of Logan.
Governor Shadrach Bond State Memorial
Notably, this is the burial site of the first Governor of Illinois and of U.S. Senator Elias Kent Kane, Illinois' first Secretary of State.
Harrison/Bruce Historical Village
The Robert L. Mees Village Centre serves as the hub of the Harrison/Bruce Historical Village by providing a venue for College and community events. Historical buildings include: The Purdy School, a one-room public school in Perry County, IL from 1860-1951. The Julia Harrison Bruce House, a replica of the house the house that was built in 1868 by David Ruffin Harrison. The Harrison Storefront, this "double dog trot" style log cabin is a replica of the cabin the David Ruffin Harrison family occupied prior to the construction of the brick, "Harrison House". And The Hunter Cabin, Emmanuel Hunter built the Hunter Log Cabin in 1818; the year Illinois became a state.
Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale
Twenty-five historic buildings ring Carbondale's nostalgic Town Square. When Daniel Harmon Brush, Carbondale's founding father, filed the original 56-acre plat of Carbondale in 1852, almost 10 acres were left open in the center of town. Today you can shop charming locally owned boutiques here, ranging from bike shops to furniture stores.
Jackson County Historical Center
The museum has expanded, adding about 1,000 square feet to its headquarters building for more exhibit area. Included in its displays is a pump organ, a collection of early cameras, a display of Daniel Grocery Store items, and many textile items, military uniforms, 1850-era Chandler Printer Press and county courthouse records containing hundreds of files available for genealogy study.The museum also has an exhibit of women's vintage clothing ranging from 1865-1970s and continues to add exhibits.
John A. Logan College Museum and Gallery
Named after Civil War General John A. Logan, the college combines modern architecture and a beautiful park-like setting. Memorabilia of General Logan and his wife, Mary, are on display in the museum and art gallery at the college.
Kaskaskia Bell Shrine and the Liberty Bell of the West
Known as the Liberty Bell of the West, the Kaskaskia Bell was rung as the island was captured from the British during the Revolutionary War.
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Mary's River Covered Bridge was built in 1854 as part of a planked toll road between Breman and Chester. Currently it is the only covered bridge in Southern Illinois, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Mississippi River Museum & Interpretive Center
Grand Tower is a city rich in history that is inseparable from the history of the Mighty Mississippi River itself. To preserve the history and culture of life on the water dating back to the heyday of steamboats, the museum houses artifacts from this bygone era. For a step back in time and a glimpse of the life experiences along the Mighty Mississippi River, stop by this newly opened museum and explore.
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Old Illinois Passenger Depot Railroad Museum
Built in 1903 by the Illinois Central Railroad, the Old Railroad Passenger Depot has since been restored and now serves as home to the Carbondale Train Museum. Filled with information, artifacts and souveniers, the museum contains significant facts relating to Carbondale's history. Ring the bell of an original train car from the Illinois Central Railroad, which still sits on the track!
(TEMPORARILY CLOSED beginning 10/08 except for special events.) Pierre Menard, an important political figure in 1818, built this home. It is furnished with many of the Menard family's personal possessions and other period pieces. The surrounding grounds and outbuildings include an herb garden, smokehouse, springhouse, and adjoining kitchen.
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Randolph County Museum & Archives
Built in 1864, the museum is a repository for French-Colonial-era records and special exhibits. Next door, the Randolph County Courthouse offers a panoramic view of the Mississippi River Valley from a 5th-floor, glassed-in observation deck, a mini-museum in the Jail lobby, and a flag display in the courtyard.
Shryock Auditorium -- Southern Illinois University
SIUC's 1200-seat theater is located in the historic "old campus" and hosts every genre of performing arts. Constructed in 1918 and renovated in 1972, this magnificent facility is home to the Marianne Webb Pipe Organ, a 59-rank Reuter Pipe Organ.
Southern Illinois University Animal Science & Nutritional Department
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers guided field trips of its farms, conducted by student agri-ambassadors.
Spinach Can Collectibles Museum
A museum inside the 1875 Opera House is full of Popeye merchandise and memorabilia.
The African American Museum of Southern Illinois
Permanent exhibits here include African art collections and slave artifacts. Rotating displays have included Underground Railroad message quilts and local artwork. The museum's changing exhibits seek to portray the outstanding achievements of African American citizens.


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Lease No. Acreage Land Description
UTU-78953 880.00 (added) T. 16 S., R. 7 E., SLM, Utah
sec. 4, S½SW¼NW¼,
sec. 5, S½SE¼NE¼, SE¼;
sec. 8, E½, NE¼NW¼,
sec. 9, NW¼.
Nielson Fee 160.00 (added) T. 16 S., R. 7 E., SLM, Utah
sec. 8, SW¼.
Total modified acreage: 1,040.00 acres
Kent Hoffman
Deputy State Director
Lands and Minerals
Published in the Emery County Progress November 20 and 27, 2012.


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Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary educates monks and nuns in an environment drawing upon the Benedictine ethos that sees the glorification of God in all things. By following programs involving ministerial preparation and theological education, our graduates have returned to their home communities to take positions in formation, education, doctoral studies, and various forms of ministry, from chaplaincies to priesthood.
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The seminary at the School of Theology trains Benedictines, Cistercians, and others in monastic orders for priestly ordination. With the Rule of Benedict as the foundation for theological education and spiritual development, the Master of Divinity incorporates the requirements of the USCCB's Program of Priestly Formation into its curriculum. Seminarians live in the abbey, study with the other students in the School of Theology, and participate in their own formational training. For more information, see Seminary Studies section, or contact the rector, Fr. Michael Patella, [email protected].
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Founded in 1997 to raise money towards the purchase of Gray Whale Ranch that was added to Wilder Ranch State Park, MBoSC boasts an impressive number of accomplishments and current projects.
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As hard as anyone pregnant or not can try, very few mothers get a nutritionally balanced diet everyday. During pregnancy this can sometimes become even more impossible especially during early pregnancy when morning sickness is a common appetite suppressant and fatigue makes an expectant mother skip eating in exchange for a soft pillow and fresh sheets! These are just two small reasons why taking a good prenatal vitamin is vital throughout pregnancy. A good vitamin does not take the place of eating nutritiously but it can balance the scales in your favor, and your baby's too.
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A prenatal vitamin is a multivitamin designed to meets the need of pregnant and nursing mothers. Neither the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have set guidelines for what has to be in a multivitamin for it to be called a prenatal vitamin. There are some ingredients that are now considered standard in prenatal vitamins such as a greater amount of folic acid (folate), iron and calcium. Expectant mothers, breastfeeding mothers and those trying to conceive need more of these nutrients than the average woman, especially folic acid. Folic acid specifically reduces the chance of neural tube defects. And iron because with pregnancy, your body is making so much extra blood, that you could become anemic without the help of extra iron. Remember, your baby will take what it needs first to develop and grow, and therefore, your body may suffer if you're not getting enough of the necessary vitamins and minerals needed throughout pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins can be purchased over-the-counter at a drugstore or your doctor or midwife may write a prescription for your vitamins.
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People who would only EVER buy a Buick or a Pontiac or Oldsmobile and GM pandered to this , so what happened?
People smartened up? A rose by any other name is still a thorny little pricking thing.
The "Name" can sell but not forever. Things change.
If someone's ego is large enough.. then they can save a fortune because they never need toilet paper, since everything they produce is So special, they can sell it and fight off the crowds trying to lick their butt clean!
Because production companies keep records of everything that got money from that production and when you send in for credit on IMDb, you send them some sort of proof that they can check. It's what I have had to do for my IMDb credits. You send the proof and if it checks out you get IMDb credit.
I must admit I am pretty disappointed that everyone is attacking this Gentleman.
However, He has made an effort, as well as many others who would never have made their way to this industry before, and this is how he is treated. What if he were to see this thread. SO, very insulting. He has made an effort to be a part of this industry, and he gets treated like crap.
But you must realize he was invited to attend the Transworld show, He didn't know anything about it, until Tim Bunch invited him to attend the Transworld show after the Transworld board asked who should we invite to exhibit, and believe it or not he got a booth. He didn't need to bring his company to the show, and that made him decide to start a website and provide product to this industry.
As well as many others from TV and other celebrity status individuals. Those from Faceoff, and Robert Kurtzman's Creature Corps. SO, What I am saying is our industry has grown so much that it is pulling outside talent into this industry. Imats makeup artists and film talent And that is something to be proud of.
But if this is how you are going to treat people, then why should they.
You know everyone has the right to have their opinion. But remember what your momma used to say, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all".
I agree with you Kevin,,,,but, momma also said treat people like you want to be treated so there you go....
its the way he acts, speaks and treats people that is the problem. He should be humble ,gracious & helpful.
He thinks he walks on water and can barely give you the time to even speak to him, like your a big bother.
Its not only on this site but even facebook has said the same thing. I know for a fact that he has seen these posts on other sites and he still remains a douche.....
In his defense, it is hard to act nice and humble when there are thousands of people that you don't know, clamoring and demanding a piece of your time and effort for free, because they think they know you because you're a celebrity.
Well said, Mr. Alvey.
Very True Info!
How come other celebs can be gracious and nice .
No excuse. He should never agreed to come if he cant handle it period.........
Let me give you a story that really put Glen on defense at the show. Now, I don't know Glen, I just met him once, and poked a little fun at him actually. I asked him if he wanted my autograph. He smiled and was gracious, and he realized that I was not some fan boy. I am not a fanboy of anyone. I know that all celebs are just people.
Well, Glen and I were talking at one of the after hours parties. I didn't really want to share this because it was a private conversation. But it really helps to illustrate a point.
He was approached and asked for an autograph and a photograph while standing in a stall in a bathroom while taking a leak. After that, well he just didn't know what to think about some people. He said it really hit a nerve with him. This is no joke, this really happened.
That's funny cause I posted that on Larry's post lastnight but deleted it cause I thought I was being preachie but in the home fitness world I get asked for my autograph at events
and more then once at the urinal. I am surprised he got "pissed" at that. If you don't want it get off the stage. I think he has created a character too and that's smart and recognizable for probably promoting himself to those outside his niche. I talked to him at the Mansion after dinner, he was nice to me, to my wife and daughter.. Was not in character. He was also more then nice to a fanatic who came up to him. His masks are obviously targeted to the collector and with his platform shouldn't have a problem pushing them. Just my experience with him....
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The series concentrates on two detectives from either side of the Mexico-U.S. border who are searching for a killer.
FX is going to the border with its latest drama series.
The cable network is picking up 13 episodes of The Bridge, which concentrates on two detectives, one from the USA and one from Mexico, who are searching for a serial killer who works on both sides of the border.
Production starts in April and the series will premiere in July.
Demian Bichir (Oscar nominee for A Better Life) will play Marco Ruiz, a homicide investigator for the state of Chihuahua who is a good man in a corrupt police force outgunned by drug cartels. Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds) will play Sonya Cross, a detective with an undiagnosed disorder that falls on the autism spectrum.
The characters are forced to work together when a body is dumped on the bridge that spans the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez border.
The Bridge also features Ted Levine, Annabeth Gish, Thomas M. Wright and Matthew Lillard.
"For years, networks have been trying to develop a drama series set on the U.S.-Mexican border without any success," FX president John Landgraf says in a statement. "There have been great films set in that world — No Country for Old Men and Lone Star come to mind — but never a great TV series. This one is special. The setting, the writing, the direction and the way it is brought to life by Demian Bichir, Diane Kruger and the rest of the cast make for truly riveting drama."
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Flames - minor issues
Kent Wilson
July 12 2009 12:00AM
Things are shaping up to be interesting at both the major and minor league levels for the Flames organization heading into the new season. The majority of the off-season will be spent analyzing the former so let's take a brief look at latter.
Abbotsford will be the third iteration of the Calgary owned/operated AHL team since Sutter took over the team. The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Kinghts lasted a couple of seasons before moving to Quad Cities this past year. Each version of the Flames farm team has been mediocre or worse for various reasons, primary amongst which was a dearth of high quality prospects in the system. The rare impact youngster that has appeared on the org's radar has spent little or no time are the minor level (Boyd, Phaneuf) while other high draft picks have fizzled (Chucko).
There has been a concerted effort by Sutter to shore up farm's ranks early this summer, indicating an impetus to make the Abbotsford move a successful one. Less than a month into free agency, Darryl has already signed minor league veterans Jamie Lundmark, Kyle Greentree, Riley Armstrong, Jason Jaffray, Staffan Kronwall and Garth Murray. These are the actions of a GM weary of his minor team missing the play-offs I think. Seeing as the farm is going to be a bit more of a focus this year, let's take a stroll through Abbotsford's most pressing issues heading into October.
1.) How will the rookies do?
The Flames have some higher profile kids taking the next step this year. Primary amongst which is Mikael Backlund, the former first round center who is roundly considered to be the best forward prospect in the Flames system. Backlund's first year as a professional in North America will be highly instructive as to the kind of player he'll eventually become in the big leagues.
The best prospects tend to spend little to no time in the minors - and when they do, they dominate. Backlund had an down-and-up season between SWE-2 and the WHL leagues last year, making it difficult to project his performance going forward. There are some who think he may be able to crack the big team out of training camp owing to his draft pedigree. Given Calgary's already packed roster (especially down the center) and precarious cap situation, there's little chance of that happening however - particuarly in light of the way he struggled in his prior pre-season.
On the farm, however, Backlund should have little competition for a top line scoring role. If he's truly a future impact player, a point-per-game pace or better is probably the appropriate expectation.
Other players making their debut include defenders John Negrin and Keith Aulie. Both had career seasons in the WHL last season and are well regarded by the organization. Unlike Backlund, however, their development curve will likely be a little more drawn out given their position and where they were chosen in the draft. Still, worth keeping an eye on.
2.) The Heir to the Crease
20 Year old Leland Irving usurped the starters role half way through the season last year and put up a respectable if unspectacular SV% (0.912) for an average-ish club. Another year as the undispited #1 in Abbotsford and an improvement across all categories will go a long way to proving whether he truly will be the next Calgary Flame starter once Kipper finally steps down (or is deposed).
3.) Who will be the 7th defenseman?
Assuming none of the Flames current NHL blueliners are moved, the top 6 positions are basically locked up (Bouwmeester, Regehr, Phaneuf, Sarich, Giordano, Pardy), meaning there may be one position open for a training camp stand-out. The nominees for the role include Brett Palin, Matt Pelech and Staffan Kronwall.
Palin is an undrafted free agent signing who has slowly and surely worked his way up the Flames minor league ranks. Last year, he was the club's lone AHL all-star, despite not boasting much offense and little PP time. Like Adam Pardy, Palin has become a dark horse in the organization thanks to his persistent and gradual development. At 25 years old he doesn't have a high ceiling, but may be ahead of some of the younger players.
Pelech was a former first rounder by the club, one who turned into a long-term project partially due to an injury plagued Junior career. A big, mean defender in the Robyn Regehr mold, Pelech was neck-and-neck with Pardy to make the big team out of camp last season before eventually losing out to the older, more established guy. Unfortunately, Pelech went back to the farm and struggled for the first half of the season; his plus/minus rating was well in the red and he spent a lot of time in the penalty box. Pelech improved in the second half, however, and was rewarded with a 5 game cup of coffee with the parent team where he looked relatively comfortable.
Kronwall is the oldest and most NHL experienced of the 3. He also has the most offensive upside having scored 10 goals and 35 points between the Toronto Marlies and Hershey Bears last season. Depending on organizational goals, Staffan may be the first or last call-up for the Flames - first, if the goal is to have the best/most NHL ready guy in the role. Last if the team would rather use the position to develop a kid who is in the orgs long-term plans (like Pelech). Ultimately, it may just come down to who performs the best though.
4.) Who is Kris Chucko?
After years of sub-par numbers and apparently stagnant development, Kris Chucko seemed to turn the corner in QC last year by putting up a career best 28 and 51 points as a 22 year old. Part of that was undoubtedly maturation, but the other part was an increase in role and improvement in linemates. Chucko was thrust into a scoring role with QC owing to the org's dearth of offensive options on the wings, so he spent a lot of time with good linemates (Lundmark, Greentree, Van Der Gulik) and on the PP. That said, Chucko has 3 pro seasons under his belt and has yet to crack the PPG pace or lead the team in scoring. There's little chance of him ever turning into a top 6 option in the NHL at this point, so the question becomes whether he is in fact a NHL player at all. He was one of several farm players recalled for a twirl with the parent team last year and, although his ice time was tightly restricted and controlled, he visibly struggled and was probably the least impressive of the hopefuls.
Several obstacles stand in Chucko's way this coming year. Not only is the bottom of the big club's roster packed to the gills (Nystrom, Prust, Primeau, Sjostrom and now McGrattan) but there will be a lot of competition for top 6 ice in Abbotsford due to all the new additions and returning incumbents (Armstrong, Jaffaray, Lundmark, Greentree, Van Der Gulik, Backlund, Germyn). As such, his performance in 09/10 will reveal whether his apparent step forward was real or mostly an artifact of circumstance. If he can't solidfy himself as a legitimate top line option in the AHL, he's a good bet to fall into the "bust" category ever after (if he isn't there already).
I have always wondered what on earth was going through the mind of the guy who named the team "The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Kinghts"
What is an Ak-Sar-Ben?
It's Nebraska spelled backwards.
I know, it's stupid.


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Rich and buttery cream sauce coats pasta and sweet potatoes in this impressive entree. Walnuts and wine give the dish special flavor, while sage offers just the right seasoning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups uncooked rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- Place sweet potatoes and onion in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Combine the garlic, oil, salt, sage and pepper; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat.
- Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package directions. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in cream and wine. Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Drain rigatoni; place in a large bowl. Add cream sauce, vegetables and walnuts; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Rigatoni with Roasted Sweet Potatoes in Simple & Delicious December/January 2011, p10
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"Usually my family loves our sweet potatoes sweet instead of savory, but this recipe is great! In my husband's words it's "strangely delicious." A filling and tasty meal!"
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"I forgot to put the onions in the oven so I just sauted some mushrooms and threw those in there. Yummy and super quick!"
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"substituted ricotta for cream and it worked quite well. delicious!"
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