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NASHVILLE (AP) - The senator who sponsored a measure to let people show student IDs to cast ballots realized it didn't have enough votes to pass, so he instead backed a bill that doesn't allow them to be used.
Murfreesboro Republican Sen. Bill Ketron decided Thursday to concur with the House version that wouldn't allow the student IDs and the full Senate voted 23-7 in support. The measure is now headed to the governor for his consideration.
"We saw the vote over there," said Ketron, referring to the House vote. "That wind came strong, and I knew that's where it was going. Members were agreeing with the House. They were urging me to concur."
Ketron had said including the student IDs issued by state colleges and universities would bring Tennessee into line with an Indiana law that has been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. He said he may try again next year to pass that version.
"I think we need to leave the door open," he said.
Nevertheless, Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey later told reporters that he's talked to the state's attorney general who believes the legislation that passed is defensible.
"He was here today and we asked him about this in particular," said the Blountville Republican. "The bottom line is that all of us to begin with did not want student IDs included, we simply did it because it helped our case in court if it even got challenged again. But after talking to the attorney general and the assistant attorney general, they thought they could defend it, so that's the reason we went with the House bill."
The version that passed Thursday would eliminate library cards as valid voter ID.
The city of Memphis and two residents sued the state last year after election officials refused to accept a city-issued library card with a photo as voter identification.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld the state voter ID law as constitutional but also allowed Memphis resi dents to use the library card as identification to vote. The Supreme Court said last year that the library card could be used while the court was considering the case.
That case is still pending before the state's highest court.
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jim Kyle of Memphis tried unsuccessfully earlier this session to amend Ketron's bill to allow counties to decide if their libraries can be used to obtain photo identification to vote.
He said not allowing students to use their IDs to vote is an "absolute shame."
"Every citizen has to have met the qualifications to register to vote, and to have registered to vote," Kyle said. "All the photo ID does is validate that you are the person who registered to vote."
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USG Presents: Snow Tubing. Tickets can be purchased at the Campbell Student Union box office with cash or Bengal bucks only. All ticket sales are final. The bus will leave Grover Cleveland Circle at 10:00 a.m. and return to campus 5:00 p.m.
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After a few weeks of rumors and late-night-monologue teases, NBC has made it official. Next February, in conjunction with the Winter Olympics, Jimmy Fallon will take over "The Tonight Show" from Jay Leno, whose contract will be up. Furthermore, NBC will move the show from Los Angeles to New York, where it was based in its early years.
Of course, it's not over till it's over, since the last handoff of "The Tonight Show," from NBC to Conan O'Brien in 2009, ended in disaster and bad feelings all around. But in this go-round, Leno seems at peace with the change, telling The New York Times, "The main difference between this and the other time is I'm part of the process. The last time the decision was made without me." Leno and Fallon even made a jokey video together earlier this week, to the tune of "Tonight" from "West Side Story," with Leno looking noticeably resigned.
This is a smart move by NBC, and not only because Fallon is a more serious long-term competitor for younger viewers now that Jimmy Kimmel has taken the ABC slot opposite "The Tonight Show." Fallon has a fresh creative energy in tune with today's media temperament, as he and his staff develop amusing born-to-go-viral sequences. He also has theme weeks, inviting musicians such as Justin Timberlake to sit in with him every night and honoring the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen with a series of cover artists.
When Fallon listens to his guests, he smiles and exudes genuine curiosity. It's the superficial talk-show genre, and he's not going to probe, but still, he appears to enjoy the conversations. He is clearly a fan of many of his guests and performers, but never obsequiously so.
Leno, on the other hand, has seemed burned out for years now, and his dinner-club comedy style has fallen behind the times. You can feel him going through the motions every night, dutifully asking inane questions and displaying very little interest in making his guests entertaining. He has kept NBC in the No. 1 late-night slot, but his energy level and his passion for invention have dropped. He's almost machinelike now. Fallon brings an enthusiasm for hosting that Leno has lost as the years and the dramas have taken their toll on him.
Ratings wise, "The Tonight Show" isn't what it was back in the days of Johnny Carson, now that there are so many other late-night and DVR options. The numbers have dropped, and the series plays almost no role in the cultural conversation, while the likes of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert take the spotlight. But more than Leno, Fallon stands a chance of ushering "The Tonight Show" into some kind of relevance.Matthew Gilbert can be reached at
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Today we had him PTS - his kidneys completely shut down today after acute kidney failure. We do not know what caused it but he went so fast. I hope some people here will remember my sweet Eliot. We got him and his sister Emily back in 2003. He grew up with Emily, Lizzie, Robbie and Dylan.
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Isn't the new SSMS in 2011 written using WPF the same as VS2010 to allow for better resolution independance and more advanced UI?
I raised this Connect item a few years ago when I tried out large fonts on a laptop at 800x600. The item is marked as fixed, though clearly it is not.
The big problem is when there are OK/Cancel buttons off the screen to the right that you can't see. These dialogs are not resizable and not really movable because you can't drag the title bar off the top of the screen. And most don't have keyboard shortcuts for OK/Cancel that you could remember. So you have to use tab and cross your fingers in order to engage the desired action.
The easy answer is to increase the screen size (you are right that 4:3 laptops are going away, but so are laptops that don't support much higher resolution than 1366x768). But I agree that a lower resolution is more optimal for folks who have trouble reading smaller fonts.
What I think it comes down to is having a more broad testing matrix, but without incurring huge QA overruns. Make the *developers* do this QA as a part of the development process, by using the worst case scenario / lowest common denominator configuration. If the engine team writes their stuff on case-sensitive collations, we won't have bugs in system procedures that only turn up on those collations. And if the SSMS team designs their UI dialogs on 640x480, they might get annoyed, but we won't see any dialogs where we can't find the OK button.
Hi Aaron,
I recall that they had a default for minimum window size but my recollection was also that the default was 4:3 ratio based. I think they need to have a 16:9 ratio based minimum now and they should test for usability on 1366x768.
Justin, a lot of the dialogs use the same old code, even if they're launched from within the newer Visual Studio shell (check out the Tools|Options screens or the Agent job property dialogs, for example ... they haven't changed a bit). This "one-size-fits-the-developer's-resolution-so-ship-it" mentality is also true for a lot of extraneous moving parts that have nothing to do with SSMS... Setup, Upgrade Advisor, Best Practices Analyzer, Profiler, etc. etc...
I should do another round of testing with Denali in 800x600 or 640x480 and see how much of the product actually becomes unusable. I don't think there will be much at all that has been gained by using the new shell, at least in terms of accessibility for lower monitors. For bigger monitors and multiple monitors, I agree with you completely.
Greg, IMHO all they have to do is test for minimal height. They are never going to go over on the width, regardless of aspect ratio.
There are other issues too, such as how dialogs are laid out - again it proves that they do not test on 1024x768 or 1366x768, never mind with higher DPI font settings. I'd be surprised if they do any testing on laptops at all, to be honest. Check out this one from the CU patch program (still this way in 2008 R2):
I've been using VMs a lot recently for testing and have not been maximising the screen hence loosing space at top and bottom. There's a few apps out there that don't work on short screens
My notebook is 1600x900 and I have no problem with the tools. My last notebook, at 1280x800 was also fine from my point of view. So I'm not sure what the issue is -- does something change at other resolutions?
Yes, if you go below 800 then a lot of the dialogs will be clipped at the bottom (e.g. buttons barely visible at 768, and not visible at all at lower heights). Check out the screen shot of the Create New Policy dialog at 800x600, large fonts:
Hi Adam,
Yes, as Aaron said, the biggest problem is the 768 height. The OK and Cancel buttons on many dialogs can't be reached except by guesswork. And this height for notebook resolution is becoming really common.
I opened a Connect item to report that I get screen artifacts and tearing in SSMS for SQL 2008, when the SSMS window is nearly the width of my screen.
My screen resolution is 1920x1200. MS closed the issue as basically "We don't care". I see repeated scroll bars and the screen can become unusable. I included screenshots with my Connect issue -- the problems do get captured in a screenshot.
I even tried changing video adapters to use one with a completely different video chipset. (AMD to NVidia or vice versa.) I hope this gets fixed eventually.


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Gonna start the weekend minor-league rundown with a bit of a detour. The discussion in the office this morning regarded just how bad this A's team is — frankly, I think it's their worst team since 1997 — and how much longer do you give them until you call off the dogs?
My thinking: Two more weeks. The late, great sportswriter Leonard Koppett told me one time that six weeks into the season, the hitters have caught up to the pitchers, and that's usually when veterans if they get going will start to get going." In other words, two more weeks of a lousy Jason Giambi doesn't portend good things.
How does this tie into the minors? Well, time to see which prospect you'd like most to see called up for an extended call-up. Co-worker Ben Enos says Jeff Gray. Cubs fanatic Chase Bryson said Sean Doolittle ("Demote Buck," he says). I say, "anybody but Vince Mazzaro (don't start his service time)."
Who's your pick?
Meantime, while you think about it, here are some candidates.
1B SEAN DOOLITTLE: He's been playing the outfield and is on the disabled list. But he hits left-handed and 10 of his 28 hits have been for extra bases.
RHP JEFF GRAY: His whip is under one. He brings heat. And I'm thinking if you give Brad Ziegler a chance to close in a lost season, why not this guy?
1B CHRIS CARTER: We won't see him this year — why start his service time? — but this kid is the buzz. He continues to drive in runs in bunches.
The usual rundown returns tomorrow.


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Political rivals Dave Mejias and Joe Belesi square off again this year in a race for a seat in the Nassau County Legislature's 14th District. Mejias, a Democrat is also running on the Independence and Working Families lines and is seeking his fourth two-year term. Belesi, a Republican, who lost to Mejias in his first bid two years ago, is also running on the Conservative line.
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Titans safety Michael Griffin said Wednesday the NFL has fined him $21,000 for his hit on Jets receiver Stephen Hill, which Griffin calls the consequence of going high.
Griffin said Wednesday he appealed the fine as soon as he received it.
He hit Hill after Alterraun Verner intercepted the pass intended for the Jets receiver on New York's second offensive play in last week's 38-13 Titans win. Hill left the game with a concussion and did not return.
Griffin read off the letter from the NFL, saying he was fined for unnecessarily striking a defenseless player in the head and neck area.
''I go low you know somebody makes the catch over the middle,'' Griffin said. ''The tight end makes the catch over the middle I go low. Then this week I go high, even though Vern got the interception. This is the consequence you get for going high.''
Griffin said he's trying to figure out how Hill is defenseless on an interception. Griffin showed a photo of the hit on his cellphone, noting he hit Hill on the left shoulder.
''You watch the play, slow-mo. I didn't hit him,'' Griffin said. ''I hit him in his left shoulder.''
Titans coach Mike Munchak said apparently the ruling was hitting a defenseless player.
''I'm waiting to hear on how they ruled on some of the stuff we're waiting to hear on hits on our guys,'' Munchak said. ''Yeah, that's tough.''
Muhammad Wilkerson and Quinton Coples hit Titans quarterback Jake Locker in the third quarter after he threw a pass, and now Locker is expected to miss a few weeks with a sprained right hip and knee. According to multiple reports, Wilkerson and Coples, who were not penalized on the play, will be fined for their hit on Locker.
Ryan changes mind
A few hours after saying the Jets were considering using a wristband with plays designated by color — red, yellow, and green — to help struggling rookie QB Geno Smith, coach Rex Ryan decided against it. "To be honest with you, I don't plan on doing that now,'' Ryan told ESPN NY 98.7 on Wednesday. The Jets, trying to help cut down on turnovers, used a similar method during Mark Sanchez's rookie season in 2009 to help him determine how aggressive he can be on a given play. Red plays mean the quarterback needs to be conservative, yellow means he must be cautious, and green indicates he can be aggressive. With 11 turnovers, including eight interceptions and three fumbles lost, Smith is tied with the Giants' Eli Manning for the league lead in that dubious category . . . The Jets signed David Nelson to add depth to a banged-up receiving corps. Nelson played with the Bills from 2010-12 and caught 94 passes for 1,042 yards and eight touchdowns. Santonio Holmes (hamstring) and Hill could both be sidelined this week.
Broncos dodge bullet
The Broncos were relieved weakside linebacker Danny Trevathan's knee injury wasn't serious after he was carted off the field toward the end of Wednesday's practice. ''I'm good! Thanks for all of your concerns #BroncosUp,'' Trevathan tweeted after his MRI came back negative. Trevathan will likely be listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas . . . You can soon call Donte Whitner, Donte Hitner. Called by that name for years out of respect for his hard-hitting defense, the 49ers safety filed paperwork in Ohio through his lawyer to formally change his name by removing the "W" — after receiving permission from his mother, Deborah, to do so . . . Raiders QB Terrelle Pryor returned to practice and was working with the first team after missing last week's game with a concussion, while running back Darren McFadden is still sidelined by a hamstring injury that prevented him from finishing last week's game . . . Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon returned to practice for the first time since late August. Blackmon, the fifth overall pick in the 2012 draft, was allowed to be in meetings during his suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, but wasn't allowed to practice . . . The Seahawks welcomed back linebacker Bruce Irvin, who also finished serving a four-game suspension for using a banned substance . . . The Steelers acquired offensive tackle Levi Brown from the Cardinals for a conditional draft pick. Brown was the fifth overall pick in 2007.


text: will donating a regular amount of blood still lower hematocrit even if not a double red. I made an appt in two hours from now and all they had was a single donation, not double red donation so I took it seeing how i don't know when I can go again due to work. I also don't know my blood type. Reason I ask is I had a thread a few weeks back posting blood results and had an 18.4 hematocrit. I dropped my dose to 180 mgs a week but would also like to drop levels even lower by donating. Thanks in advance guys.


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The lights are on
This week we return to the essential downloadable games of this generation, shining light on the newest titles that no gamer should miss.
Last year we outlined some of the best games across the
life of the major console download services, with an eye towards including the
important early games on the service as well as the latest and greatest hits. This week we're taking an updated look at each platform, adding in all the great titles that came out since last year. We'll start with PlayStation Network.
Launching almost two years after Microsoft rolled out its
XBLA service, the PlayStation Network has had a lot of ground to cover in order
catch up to its main rival. Thanks to developers like Jenova Chen and Hello
Games, who have openly praised Sony's support for smaller studios, the company has
earned the reputation of being an ally to independent developers interested in riskier
and more artistic projects. Sony's lack of a maximum file size for DLGs helped
bring some impressive titles to the platform in its infancy, and cemented the
notion that developers face fewer restrictions on the PS3.
While the PSN library still might not be as robust as Xbox
Live Arcade's, there are plenty of innovative and entertaining titles worth
playing. If you checked out this list last year, jump to the last page to see what's new, and don't forget to share your favorites in the comments below. Come back tomorrow for the next group of downloadable games.
Super Stardust HDDeveloper: HousemarqueRelease Date:
June 2007
One of the early PSN games, this twin stick shooter quickly became
Sony's answer to Geometry Wars. However, Super Stardust HD's roots run considerably
deeper than Bizarre Creations' shoot 'em up: The Stardust series started with
its titular debut on the Amiga in 1993. This HD sequel wowed PS3 owners with 1080p
graphics that ran at a rock steady 60 frames per second, regardless of the
screen-filling chaos that could erupt at any second. Super Stardust HD featured
several different gameplay modes and two-player local co-op, all at a more than
affordable price tag, causing this under-promoted title to sell more than
25,000 copies in its first week of sale.
Everyday ShooterDeveloper:
Backbone EntertainmentRelease Date:
October 2007 (Also on PC)
Developed solely by its designer Jonathon Mak, Everyday
Shooter is one of the first titles that helped establish PlayStation Network as
a platform for artistic indie games. Sony snagged the rights to publishing
Everyday Shooter after seeing the game at the 2007 Independent Games Festival.
Everyday Shooter took home the prize for Design Innovation, thanks to
shooter-based levels that play out like interactive songs: Every enemy you
destroy creates musical notes that harmonize with the instrumental background
music. Each level has its own visual style to match that stage's song, creating
wildly different gameplay experiences that shouldn't be missed.
EchochromeDeveloper: Japan
StudioRelease Date: May
Another title that became popular with the art crowd,
Echochrome is a puzzle game inspired by the optical illusions of M.C. Escher.
Players must guide a wooden mannequin to its goal by shifting the camera
perspective to manipulate the environment. For example, rotate the camera until
a foreground object obstructs the view of a hole in ground, and the mannequin
will pass over it as if the obstacle no longer exists. Echochrome's
mind-bending gameplay is complemented by its stark white art style and
classically-inspired soundtrack created by composer Hideki Sakamoto.
ElefunkDeveloper: 8bit
GamesRelease Date: July
If you're a fan of puzzle games that are as challenging as
they are eccentric, Elefunk is right up your alley. The goal of Elefunk is to
build bridges across a variety of gorges and chasms, and test their durability
by having elephants stomp across them. Despite the light-hearted presentation,
Elefunk has been criticized for its steep learning curve (not to mention its
distinct lack of funk). However, if you enjoy the simple thrill of creating
structures and watching them fall down, you'll be more than pleased with this
charming puzzler.
PixelJunk EdenDeveloper: Q-GamesRelease: July 2008
Q-Games is a developer that has consistently delivered great
downloadable games for PSN under its PixelJunk moniker. While its first two
titles, PixelJunk Racer and PixelJunk Monsters, were solid offerings, PixelJunk
Eden entranced players with its intriguing control scheme, arresting visuals,
and addictive gameplay. The PixelJunk Eden Encore expansion packed gave gamers
an equally compelling reason to return to the quirky platformer, with new
levels and gameplay mechanics.
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The Los Alamos Hilltopper tennis teams are participating in their second event of the season this weekend.
Los Alamos' boys and girls are taking part in the Bosque Invitational in Albuquerque. The two-day event will continue through Saturday.
Both Hilltopper teams will have to find replacements for some of their top players that were lost to graduation in 2010.
Los Alamos' boys finished as the Class 4A runners-up last season, making a sparkling run through the 4A playoffs before falling to Albuquerque Academy. Academy, which only has Class 5A La Cueva to argue with about being the top program in the state, won its eighth consecutive team title in 2010.
For the Hilltopper girls, they advanced to the championship semifinals before getting knocked off by Farmington, which went on to win the girls title.
Both teams will have a solid nucleus coming back, but it remains to be seen whether either can get back to title-contending form this season.
The Hilltopper girls will be without Sarah Worland and Brenna O'Hara, two of their top players from last season who together finished third in the girls double state tournament.
Los Alamos will be looking for junior Gillian Hsieh-Ratliff and sophomore Colleen Fitzsimmons to step up. Hsieh-Ratliff and Fitzsimmons squared off in the District 2AAAA championship match, with Fitzsimmons prevailing after nearly three hours, 6-3, 6-4.
For Los Alamos' boys, they will also be adjusting to a new coach, Lloyd Wilton. Wilton, a former standout player for Los Alamos, takes over for Giri Raichur, who resigned after last season. Los Alamos' top two players, Patrick Raichur and Matt Whicker, are also both gone.
Chase Havemann and Dominic Lucido are seasoned veterans returning for their senior season and junior Stephen Townsley has been a solid singles and doubles player for the past two seasons.
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With all the beautiful colors of spring, what a great time to look at the colors in the foods we eat.
The various colors of fruits and vegetables provide an array of vitamins and particularly phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant compounds in fruits and vegetables that have health-promoting abilities.
Studies have shown that people who eat generous amounts of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases (including diabetes, some types of cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure).
These health benefits are largely linked to the high levels of phytochemicals found in plant-based foods, which help to form a protective shield against the environment and prevent disease. Phytochemicals also:
u Help repair damaged cells.
u Strengthen the immune system.
u Act as antioxidants.
Research has shown that nutrients found in eating a variety of fruits and vegetables can work together to:
u Strengthen your immune system.
u Lower your risk for certain cancers.
u Help ward off Type 2 diabetes.
u Reduce high blood pressure.
u Prevent some eye diseases.
u Maintain urinary tract health.
u Maintain heart health.
u Improve memory.
u Help build strong bones and teeth.
Usually, the deeper the color of the fruits and vegetables, the better.
Sweet potatoes, carrots, winter squash, and other dark orange and dark leafy green vegetables are good sources of the phytochemical beta-carotene. This nutrient is important for vision and immune function.
One of the vegetables that my family and I are enjoying is kale.
Kale, also known as borecole, is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet. A leafy green, kale is available in curly, ornamental or dinosaur varieties. It belongs to the Brassica family that includes cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, collards, broccoli and Brussels sprouts.
What makes kale so exceptional? Here is why it's a superstar vegetable — and ways to work it into your diet.
Kale is a nutritional powerhouse. One cup of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 15 percent of the daily requirement of calcium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 40 percent of magnesium, 180 percent of vitamin A, 200 percent of vitamin C and 1,020 percent of vitamin K. It is also a good source of minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus.
Kale's health benefits are primarily linked to the high concentration and excellent source of antioxidant vitamins A, C and K — and sulphur- containing phytonutrients.
Carotenoids and flavonoids are the specific types of antioxidants associated with many of the anti-cancer health benefits. Kale is also rich in the eye-health promoting lutein and zeaxanthin compounds.
Beyond antioxidants, the fiber content of cruciferous kale binds bile acids and helps lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease, especially when kale is cooked instead of raw.
Eating a diet rich in the powerful antioxidant vitamin K can reduce the overall risk of developing or dying from cancer, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Vitamin K is abundant in kale but also found in parsley, spinach, collard greens and animal products such as cheese.
Vitamin K is necessary for a wide variety of bodily functions, including normal blood clotting, antioxidant activity and bone health.
But too much vitamin K can pose problems for some people. Anyone taking anticoagulants such as warfarin should avoid kale because the high level of vitamin K, which could interfere with the drugs. Consult your doctor before adding kale to your diet.
Kale might be a powerhouse of nutrients, but it also contains oxalates, naturally occurring substances that can interfere with the absorption of calcium. Avoid eating calcium-rich foods such as dairy at the same time as kale to prevent any problems.
In summer, vegetable choices abound.
But during the cooler months, there are fewer in-season choices — with the exception of kale and other dark, leafy greens that thrive in cooler weather.
To find the freshest kale, look for firm, deeply colored leaves with hardy stems. Smaller leaves will be more tender and milder in flavor.
Leaves range from dark green to purple to deep red in color.
Store kale, unwashed, in an air-tight zipped plastic bag for up to five days in the refrigerator.
There are many easy ways to prepare kale.
Quick cooking preserves kale's nutrients, texture, color and flavor. Rinse kale, chop it finely, and add it soups, stews, stir-fries, salads, egg dishes or casseroles. Or top pizzas with kale for added nutritional goodness. Steam kale for five minutes to make it more tender or eat it raw. You can also substitute it for spinach or collard greens in recipes.
Other fast and easy ways to prepare kale:
u Make a simple salad with a bunch of thinly sliced kale, red pepper, onion, raisins and your favorite salad dressing.
u Braise chopped kale and apples, garnish with chopped walnuts, and add a splash of balsamic vinegar.
u Toss whole-grain pasta with chopped kale, pine nuts, feta cheese and a little olive oil.
u Cover and cook a pound of chopped kale with a few garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons olive oil for 5 minutes; season with salt, pepper and a tablespoon of red wine vinegar.
u Make kale chips by slicing kale into bitesize pieces, toss with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees in the oven.
All vegetables are rich in nutrients and fiber, fat-free, and low in calories and are intended to be the cornerstone of all healthy diets. Toss kale into your grocery cart to enrich the nutritional goodness of your diet and help you eat the recommended 4 to 5 servings of vegetables every day.
Kale packs nutritional wallop
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, the charming Ben Stiller movie based on James Thurber's very short story in the New Yorker in 1939, is filled with romance, special effects, breathtaking cinematography and adventure.
I had my eye on the food — specifically the intriguing clementine cake.
In the movie, which has been overshadowed by other recent blockbusters, Walter (Stiller) is a photo editor at Life magazine responsible for historic photos. But he has lost the crucial image planned for the cover of the magazine's last issue. He treks across the globe to retrieve another copy from the photographer (Sean Penn), who's shooting snow leopards in the Himalayas.
The cake was a minor subplot, baked by his mother (Shirley MacLaine) for his birthday, but it popped up in scenes throughout the movie.
I had never heard of clementine cake and had to try it.
We couldn't find a recipe in the zillion cookbooks we have here at the newspaper, but we found various versions on the Internet, all based on a recipe created by Nigella Lawson, the British celebrity chef. The best part: It calls for ground almonds (same as almond flour or almond meal), so it's gluten free — and moist and delicious. Preparation is simple.
You can leave it plain or top it with clementine slices, powdered sugar or glaze.
Candied Clementines
Clementine Cake
CAKE: Put unpeeled clementines in a pot with cold water to cover, bring to a boil and cook for 2 hours.
Drain and when cool, cut each clementine in half and remove the seeds. Chop everything finely — skins, pith, fruits — in a blender or food processor.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter and line with parchment an 8-inch springform pan.
Beat eggs. Add sugar, almonds and baking powder. Mix well and add chopped clementines.
Pour cake mixture into prepared pan and bake for an hour, when a skewer comes out clean. You may want to cover the cake with foil after 30 to 40 minutes or less to stop the top from browning too dark. Remove from oven and leave to cool, on a rack, but in the pan. When the cake's cold, take it out of the pan. The cake tastes even better after sitting for a day.
—"How to Eat: The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food," by Nigella Lawson (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2007)
ABOUT THE TOPPING: While Nigella Lawson's recipe does not call for any topping, I thought it needed some dressing up. I decorated the cake with a circle of clementine slices and sifted confectioners' sugar. Also following Lawson's recipe, Deb Perelman, author of "The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook" and blog, drizzled lines of glaze across the top made of confectioners' sugar mixed with a tablespoon of clementine juice.
Cathy Merenda, who said she works for the studio that made "Walter Mitty," suggests this topping below of candied clementine slices arranged on a thicker glaze. I followed the measurements for this topping to the letter but should have added more sugar, as mine turned out a little gloppy.
GLAZE: Mix everything in a bowl adjusting clementine juice and sugar to make a loose but thick glaze
CANDIED CLEMENTINES: Slice clementines very thinly.
Put sugar and water in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add clementine slices and simmer on low for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Pull clementines from sugar mixture and place on parchment or silpat until cool. Arrange on glazed cake.
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text: I think Sanchez has trade value if the Jets can lower his base salary. I'm pretty sure there are teams out there who believe they can make him more productive if they surround him with a better supporting cast. In Arizona they have Fitzgerald and Floyd so they may believe that they can get the best out of Sanchez in a more controlled weather environment and also with better talent around him on offense. People dismiss Sanchez as terrible and blame it all on him but the truth is that the front office has not done enough to bring out his best. That being said he also was very inconsistent when he did have a chance to make a play and he was a turnover machine. But like what Rex thought he could do with Gholston is what I'm sure offensive head coaches think they can do with Sanchez. Just look at Alex Smith, he was labeled a bust in SF and then Norv Turner came in and he turned it around, Turner left and he had a bad year. Then Harbaugh comes in and he has developed into a 2nd tier QB. Some team will think they can do the same to Sanchez. Most teams will have a different view of Sanchez then us fans, they look at him rationally at his total body of work not what he has done just this season. They will see a guy who physically has a lot of tools to work with and they will also see that the Jets have done a very poor job of putting him in the best position to maximize his talent and some will believe they can bring that out in him.


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County, city transition to CodeRED mass notification system
Nolan County and the City of Sweetwater have a new emergency and mass notification provider. The transition from DeltAlert to the industry-leading, high-speed mass notification system, CodeRED®, began earlier this year. The transition to CodeRED will offer Nolan County/City of Sweetwater citizens the access to patented technologies that were not available with the previous provider. Public safety officials at Nolan County/City of Sweetwater will be able to more effectively communicate time-sensitive messages using the CodeRED system's robust dialing infrastructure that is entirely managed by its parent company, Emergency Communications Network. This access will allow calls to be delivered seconds after County or City officials launch a message. Additionally, Nolan County/City of Sweetwater will have the ability to better target notifications geographically, only notifying those community members impacted by an alert. Nolan County/City of Sweetwater's residents who previously registered with DeltAlert have been transferred to the new CodeRED system, however all residents of Nolan County/City of Sweetwater are encouraged to update their existing information and enroll additional contact information through the Nolan County/City of Sweetwater's enrollment page. To ensure you are included in the new CodeRED database, please visit the Nolan County Sheriff's Office website at www.nolanso.com and click on the CodeRED logo. Residents are encouraged to enroll cellphone numbers, email addresses and business contact information. "We look forward to using the many new features we have with CodeRED, and are pleased that our contract was transitioned to a well-known and highly reputable mass notification provider that has been providing these services for well over a decade," said Chief Grant Madden, Emergency Management Director of the City of Sweetwater. As a new notification feature, Nolan County/City of Sweetwater will also send alerts to subscribers of the CodeRED Mobile Alert app. The Mobile Alert app provides users geo-based public safety alerts that impact them at their current location. The app provides an additional method for Nolan County/City of Sweetwater to communicate messages to not only local residents, but also to those traveling through the area. "Once you download the free app, even if you travel to another CodeRED community, you will be notified of those alerts directly on your smartphone," Madden said. "This is a really useful and unique feature that we are excited to begin using in the near future," he added. About Emergency Communications NetworkHeadquartered in Ormond Beach, Fla., Emergency Communications Network (ECN), LLC (ECN) has pioneered high-speed emergency notification services capable of reaching millions of citizens in minutes. ECN's sophisticated network supports a Web-based product suite featuring six major services: CodeRED® which enables local government officials to communicate time-sensitive, personalized messages via voice, email and text messaging; CodeRED Weather Warning™ which provides automated alerts to citizens in the path of severe weather just moments after a warning has been issued by the National Weather Service; CityWatch™, a premise and Web-based, full featured outbound and inbound communication notification system; SmartNotice™, a streamlined notification solution for businesses; My Daily Call™ for scheduling calls to check on at-risk individuals, including the elderly, infirm and latchkey kids and Code-ED® for use by educational systems to improve communications with their school communities. For more information, visit www.ecnetwork.com.


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Hello to all, I am new to this forum and I look forward to helping others when I learn enough to know what I am talking about. I am going to look at a 1991 Legacy (2.2L) tomorrow (and if you can answer a question for me that would be great) with just over 80K miles(that is owned by an elderly lady?) and is an automatic. They are saying that the car idles fine but it quits under load. Can anyone give me an idea what the problem is? Does it sound like an electrical problem or maybe a sensor or the ECU or something else? I want to buy it unless their may be an issue with the engine, but it doesn't make any sence to me if it idles great that there is a mechanical problem. What I would like to do is fix it and drive it until I can afford to install it in my Vanagon. At 80K miles it would be perfect for me. I live in Ca., so I need to use the 2.2 and I really do not want to depend on an engine with alot of miles. Also I tried to search for this info but I am not the best with computer stuff. Thanks in advance for all of your help.
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It would be good for the hard mechanical of the engine, and the harness, and everything else you need to mock up the build. The rest would be sensors or whatnot, but you have all the physical parts you would need. If the price is right, you can't go wrong.
If you keep the engine from the car, you could perhaps sell the body of the car with title and trans to someone that would have a motor already for it, if it has a clean body and interior.
If you keep the engine from the car, you could perhaps sell the body of the car with title and trans to someone that would have a motor already for it, if it has a clean body and interior.
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Lake Chatuge Lodge
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-5253 | 800-613-4349
Located on beautiful Lake Chatuge, our three-level hotel has 104 guest rooms and two large conference rooms. All rooms are interior corridor with private patio or balcony. Standard king rooms or double rooms (with two queen beds) are available, as well as king suites. Relax around the large stone fireplace in the lobby's comfortable sitting area. Enjoy the convenience of our on-site laundry facility and fitness center.
For more information on our accomodations, contact our courteous staff. Don't forget to ask about group rates and our in-house group catering services.
Info & Amenities
Hours of Operation
Sunday: All Day
Monday: All Day
Tuesday: All Day
Wednesday: All Day
Thursday: All Day
Friday: All Day
Saturday: All Day
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Bus / Motorcoach Parking on Site
Complimentary Newspaper
Complimentary Parking
Continental Breakfast Served
Exercise Room/Fitness Center
Free Parking
Golf Nearby
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Number of Doubles: 56
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Number of Singles: 42
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Last Saturday, all of America was exposed to something that Kansas Citians have known about for years: the Kansas City Sports Curse.
How else do you explain the Chiefs going from having a 28 point lead, to losing by one point? It's simple really; we as a fan base are cursed. If this were baseball, we would be the Chicago Cubs and pre-2004 Boston Red Sox (and the Royals). If this were hockey, we would be the Toronto Maple Leafs and if this were basketball we would be the Clippers, Warriors and Knicks rolled into one historically losing package.
Our curse is often overshadowed by fellow Midwestern city Cleveland's, but trust me, the Kansas City Curse is every bit as real as theirs.
I've been a Chiefs fan my entire life and I witnessed firsthand all eight of our consecutive losses in the playoffs (an NFL record, mind you). If I had to choose an order to my top cursed moments, last Saturday's debacle in Indianapolis is Number 1, (congratulations Lin Elliot for finally moving down to Number 2).
This game started off with Jamaal Charles, one of the best players period in the NFL, getting concussed within the first three minutes of the game. Seriously, who else has their MVP candidate running back get injured on the first drive of the game?
The Curse is real.
At this point, I had given up all hope and then somehow the rest of the Chiefs rose from the ashes of Jamaal's burning star crashing down and stepped their game up. We scored on that first drive, but we didn't stop there. We continued to pile on points, and the Colts uncharacteristically continued to make mistakes.
We were up 31-10 at halftime and I thought, "Maybe we can finally beat The Curse."
Seriously, I really thought we had a chance. Alex Smith, who we traded to get from San Francisco, was looking like the second coming of Joe Montana, another 49ers castoff we traded for, and the last quarterback to win a playoff game for the Chiefs. In fact, Montana had us one win away from the Super Bowl before he was knocked out of the game — with a concussion, of course.
At 6 years old, I found out the hard way: The Curse is real.
However, this year's team seemed to be the one destined to break the curse's stranglehold over Kansas City. I mean, what team can blow a 28 point lead? Well, apparently my team can and did just that.
For some reason, The Curse likes to see Chiefs fans get the slightest glimmer of hope on their faces before it robs us of the ability to smile and have pleasant thoughts for the next few weeks.
When Colts quarterback Andrew Luck picked up a goal line fumble and dove his bearded, lanky form over the bodies of both Chiefs and Colts players alike to score, I knew what the outcome of this game would be, despite us still having the lead.
After that, every other moment of that game seemed to pass by me in a blur of anger, shock and disbelief. When it was all said and done, the Chiefs lost by one point, five starters and one key backup were injured and once again the Colts beat us in the playoffs.
The Curse is real.
One of my favorite things about social media, is I can connect with all of my fellow Chiefs fans at home and nationwide and we can celebrate and suffer (mostly suffer) together. One of my favorite sportswriters, Bill Reiter of Foxsports.com, even retweeted my response to his tweet:
"I was 6 for our last playoff win and I will be 27 next week. I want this win!"
It should come as no surprise to me that we lost this game in the most unrealistic way possible. Seriously, you couldn't pull that comeback off in a video game, but that doesn't make it hurt any less. At least this game makes my memory of them losing on my birthday in 2011 slightly less painful.
So as I spend this week wallowing in self-pity after another Chiefs defeat, I guess I should be glad to celebrate my 27th birthday tomorrow, but I want to make one thing perfectly clear:
The Curse is real.


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What began as a mere construction borrow pit, Nathan Benderson Park has now officially been elevated to world-class status: the site of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, the sport's biggest splash outside of the Olympics.
Benderson Development Co. executives and local tourism and government officials were celebrating in Chungju, South Korea, this Labor Day weekend after witnessing the 137-member International Federation of Rowing Associations Congress, or FISA, vote unanimously in favor of the park.
The site near the Sarasota-Manatee county line becomes the official venue of the largest rowing event in the world for 2017.
"I'm shaking like a leaf," said Virginia Haley, president of Visit Sarasota County, from South Korea moments after local officials signed a document accepting the 2017 championships.
The years of investment to make Southwest Florida a worldwide rowing destination paid off, thanks to a partnership between taxpayers and Benderson, the area's largest real estate development firm.
The rowing dream envisioned by Randy Benderson, president of the Manatee County-based development company, and Paul Blackketter, a former Benderson employee turned chief operating officer of the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Association -- the nonprofit behind Benderson Park's operations -- reached fruition and set the stage for worldwide exposure for Southwest Florida.
The selection by rowing's Swiss-based governing body caps years of effort to make this region among the premier rowing sites in North America, and cements Southwest Florida as a sports tourism magnet.
When the championships occur four years from now, some 42,000 athletes and supporters are slated to travel to Sarasota and Manatee counties, pumping an estimated $13 million in direct spending into the regional economy over 10 days of competition.
It also will mark the biggest single-event draw to the region in history, providing an future boost to restaurants, hotels and vacation rentals, stores and attractions, and international media attention.
'Only positive things'
Local tourism and government officials, together with Suncoast Aquatic and Benderson officials, witnessed the selection earlier today.
They spent the last several days at the site of the 2013 championships fostering support for the Benderson Park venue in the rowing community.
Trips to more international rowing events will continue now to promote the 2017 championship event and the park.
"They only had positive things to say about our venue, especially our strong partnership and leadership," Blackketter said, referring to the FISA Congress. "They said we have great components to deliver great athlete experiences."
The world championships will be the sport's biggest event of 2017.
"The congress is thankful that the United States finally has pulled together a partnership capable of bringing this event back to our country," Haley said. "There is definitely some international frustration that no one else has been able to pull it off.
"We're the ones that are able to do what no one else can, and that's a pretty profound feeling."
In winning the bid and a World Cup competition in 2016, Southwest Florida topped Plovdiv, Bulgaria, which hosted the 2012 world championship.
Plovdiv -- a city with a population of 335,000 that has become a hotbed for rowing training and that is considered one of Europe's top venues -- will be the site of the 2018 world championship competition.
"We are celebrating together tonight" with Plovdiv, Haley said.
Region will benefit
Although a final date for 2017 has not yet been chosen, the world championships likely will take place here in September or October -- typically slow tourism months.
In all, the region is expected to receive some $25 million in overall economic impact as a result of the event.
Nathan Benderson Park garnered the support of even President Barack Obama, who signed a letter of endorsement included in Suncoast Aquatic's final bid package.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott also threw his backing behind the pitch for the world championships. Scott and the Florida Legislature allocated $5 million to the park this year for necessary infrastructure work, the latest in a series of financial contributions from state government.
Governments in Sarasota and Manatee counties, meanwhile, collectively put $5.6 million toward hosting the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
Benderson Development has pledged to cover any financial shortfall that might arise from the regatta.
"Citizens who attend our 2017 event need to be ready to see Olympic athletes, former and future in their prime," said Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid. "There will be awesome, flag-waving international competition in our own backyard. Spectators will hear foreign languages announcing events."
The 2017 championship will start a new cycle of tournaments, following the 2016 Olympic Games scheduled for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
For Nathan Benderson Park, the world championships also will catapult the venue forward. In 2018, the park will host the World Rowing Masters Regatta, and that same year, it will be the site of the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Championship, both of which are FISA-sanctioned international events.
Cautious until the end
Though Benderson Park had secured a recommendation from a key FISA council in July, it was not until the weekend vote that local officials felt confident they had won the 2017 bid.
That is because there is precedence for the FISA Congress to override its council's recommendation.
In 2002, the council recommended Plovdiv as the site for the 2006 World Rowing Championships, over venues in Eton Dorney Lake, in London, and Poznan, Poland.
But when the FISA Congress convened, it chose Eton Dorney instead.
"Many people felt ... that London offered a much better communications and promotional platform for the championships," said Colleen Orsmond, FISA's events manager.
That reversal marked the first time in decades that the Congress had overturned a council vote, and it has not happened since.
Backers were delighted that the Congress affirmed the council's decision this year. The 2017 championship will represent the first time the U.S. has hosted the world regatta in nearly a quarter century.
"The regional aspects here of Tampa Bay is unsurpassed," said Manatee County Commission Chairman Larry Bustle. "The rest of the region needs to take notice of the South Bay area and see what kind of great work we're doing. This proves it."
The real work for Southwest Florida is beginning, Haley said. "Now it's time to plan and really get down to business."
Nathan Benderson Park will host 2017 World Rowing Championships
What began as a mere construction borrow pit, Nathan Benderson Park has now officially been elevated to world-class status: the site of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, the sport's biggest splash outside of the Olympics.


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Defender Jan Vertonghen accepts Tottenham have just not been good enough this season to press on and claim a top-four finish.
Spurs were beaten 1-0 at home in the north London derby by Arsenal on Sunday, with a goal from Tomas Rosicky inside two minutes proving enough to secure victory for the visitors, who reignited their title bid.
A second successive Barclays Premier League defeat following on from the 4-0 drubbing at Chelsea leaves Tim Sherwood's side fifth, some seven points off Manchester City, who have played three matches less.
It would now be a tall order for Spurs to close such a deficit over their remaining eight league games, which would see a season which had started with such hope following a £100million-plus summer investment under former manager Andre Villas-Boas end in the disappointment of missing out on Europe's elite club competition once again.
"I do not want to look at the table any more because the gap (on the top four) is very big," said Belgian defender Vertonghen.
"All four sides at the top are stronger than they were last year and we have stayed at the same level. If you see last season, then we did not improve.
"(However), I think we do have the players to achieve Champions League (qualification) and I hope we can achieve it next year."
Spurs have little time to reflect on just how they failed to convert the majority of possession into goals against Arsenal - midfielder Nacer Chadli spurning the best opportunity at the start of the second half following a handling error from goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny - as they have to face the second leg of their Europa League tie away to Benfica on Thursday night, in which they trail 3-1.
Vertonghen admits the Spurs squad must quickly regroup.
"Of course we are all disappointed but we will try to come back with some good results," he said.
"It is difficult now but we have to (pick ourselves up) and go again."
Full-back Danny Rose accepts Spurs must learn to be clinical if they are to make that next step under Sherwood.
"Once the manager took over in December, we were on fire and we have had a bad week where we have become detached from the top four and it is hard to take," he said.
"It is going to be very hard to break in this season. We might have to look to next season now, regroup and see what happens."
Rose added: "Some of the games we have lost at home and drawn at home, it has been unacceptable - Tottenham of two or three seasons ago were beating these teams comfortably.
"It is something to look at and we're definitely disappointed that this season may go again without finishing top four.
"Against Arsenal is the best we have played in a very long time, but the difference between the top four and the teams below is once they get a chance, they take it."
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We wish the question facing the Sarasota City Commission tonight were a simple "Should we build a Walmart in place of an old shopping center on Ringling Boulevard?"
But instead the question is one of process, legal rights and conflicting interpretations of Sarasota's planning requirements.
The technical question is: Does a proposed 98,000-square-foot Walmart meet all the rules? The answer determines whether the project is supposed to go through a streamlined approval process, or a longer, more difficult one.
For developments that do meet the rules -- not needing variances or zoning changes -- the streamlined process involves one public hearing, conducted by the appointed Planning Board, for site plan approval. If a developer can adequately show he's met the rules, he pretty much has a right to go forward, without additional conditions.
By contrast, developments that need variances or rezonings go through a longer process that includes review by the Planning Board, then on to (elected) city commissioners for another public hearing.
Approved and opposed
Walmart went through the short process because the company (and city staff) contend it meets the code and requires no variances. It gained 3-2 approval from the Planning Board in November.
But opponents made a strong case that Walmart did not meet the code, that the rules had been misinterpreted, and that Walmart should have gone through the more arduous process of seeking variances and rezoning before getting project approval.
Opponents thus want the project denied. They also sought, and were granted, a hearing before the City Commission. That hearing will be conducted tonight.
As to the key question -- does the proposed store meet all the rules? -- we are stuck between dueling experts.
The city's planning staff concluded the project "is in keeping with the CSC-N zoning district and land-use regulations applicable to the property."
Opponents laid out a credible explanation as to why the Walmart plan needs variances and fails to meet city goals for neighborhood-scale retail. According to a retired city planner working with the opponents: While the rules allow a new shopping center to replace the old, they call for numerous smaller-scale storefronts, offices and such -- not one large-footprint store that will serve a bigger area.
We think among the broader community, there is support for a Walmart. The Alta Vista neighborhood association, however, voted to request that the project be denied.
Questions must be resolved
During tonight's City Commission hearing, the questions over process -- whether the rules were or weren't met -- need to be resolved, with city staff laying out a detailed response to the opponents' charges.
If Walmart is approved before that public explanation clears the air, it invites litigation and suspicion. If the store is rejected, it will perpetuate Sarasota's reputation as a city where conflicts -- in the interpretation of zoning issues, and between neighborhoods and businesses -- are common.
There has to be a better way.
Ideally, the two sides, joined by the City Commission, would hash out differences so that a Walmart and redevelopment of the aging shopping center can go forward -- the right decision for this site and the city.
Conflicted over Walmart
We wish the question facing the Sarasota City Commission tonight were a simple "Should we build a Walmart in place of an old shopping center on Ringling Boulevard?"


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Nevis[1] is the smaller of the two islands that make up the small Caribbean island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. A former British colony, the islands became independent in 1983. They are separated by a 2-mile (3.22 km) wide channel.
The island of Nevis is divided into five parishes:
Charlestown, the capital of Nevis, is a small, picturesque town, with a Main Street lined with Georgian stone buildings which are examples of the architectural style of the colonial era, sporting breezy balconies and wooden upper floors over a ground floor built of stone.
Other destinations
Topless sunbathing is not allowed on the beaches of Nevis. The people of Nevis in general are a conservative lot, attending Church regularly (and often several services at different churches on the same day). Cursing, provocative dress, and rudeness are frowned on. It is appropriate and common to greet everyone you meet saying, "Good Morning," "Good Afternoon," or "Good Night" (which is said instead of "Good Evening."). People do tend to be friendly if approached in this manner. You can expect that most non-tourist specific places will have lines. Expect waits in banks, grocery stores, and government offices. Local people expect that you will not complain or act irritated by the delays.
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Several Nevisian buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries are still in use today.
Nevis has exceptional food that is a blend of European, American, and hints of African. The food is fresh and further complimented by the island's lack of pollution. Nevisian food ranges from sophisticated European flavors to simple (equally delicious) Roti. Restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and usually close in between. Expect to eat dinner before nine or ten or not at all.
Food service on the island is uniformly terrible. Expect slow service with errors that will lead to slow service in correcting them. The waitstaff of various restaurants, while substandard in performance, was generally very kind and pleasant to deal with.
Some local delicacies are breadfruit, coconut jelly, goat water, fresh mangos, fresh tamarind, and roti. The adventurous will want to try pickled mangoes (tastes exactly like pickles) and stinking toes.
It is nearly impossible to get a bad meal on the island.
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2012-13: Lettered as a first-year ... will compete for mat time at 165 pounds during his sophomore season.
2011-12: Notched an 11-16 overall record and a 1-6 mark in conference matches ... recorded four wins via pin ... led the team with 39 escapes and was second with 18 reversals ... also had 10 takedowns and six near falls.
High School: Earned four letters as a member of the wrestling team at Highland Park High School ... was named a cornerstone athlete.
Personal: Member of the Generals' Christian Fellowship ... undeclared major.


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Submission + - Spammers 'Gearing Up' Botnets for Holiday Rush (threatpost.com)
chicksdaddy writes: Spam — there's less of it, but its much nastier, according to the latest statistics from Google's Postini e-mail security service. According to a post on Google's Enterprise blog, the viral content of spam e-mail (both malicious links and attachments) was up 111% from the same quarter in 2009, even as spam volume overall dropped 24%. The Summertime malware push may be evidence of a push to pump up bot networks in advance of the busy holiday online shopping season, according to Google researchers.


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TG drives the new Audi RS5 Cabrio
What's this thing tailgating me at a distance of barely four inches?
It's Audi's new RS5 cabrio, arriving in the UK early next year to beat a frenzied assault on eardrums nationwide.
It's a bit noisy?
More than a bit. Piped through a dual-clutch gearbox and a fat pair of tailpipes, the RS5's 444bhp 4.2-litre V8 emits a mighty fanfare of booms, thumps and chunters, overlaid by a manic scream as the naturally aspirated engine reaches for its 8,500rpm redline. And, of course, with no roof to get in the way, all that noise is piped straight into your happy, gurning face. The RS5 might be the end of the line for non-forced-induction RS cars, and if it is, it's going out in a blaze of decibels.
I'm guessing it's not slow either?
You guess most correctly. The RS5 cab will do 0-62 in 4.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 174mph - if you remove the 155mph limiter, which you obviously will. But it's not just the speed of the RS5, it's the way it goes about it, serving up an all-you-can-eat buffet of grip, traction and, er, even more grip.
Four-wheel drive, then?
But of course. This is a fast Audi, after all. The cabrio is more or less mechanically identical beneath the surface to the RS5 coupe, with a crown centre differential sending up to 85 per cent of torque to the rear wheels or 70 per cent to the front. In addition there's a sports diff across the rear axle, plus torque vectoring and optional adaptive damping working on diagonally opposed wheels. Complicated, clever stuff that all adds up to a phenomenally sure-footed car.
Not one for the opposite-lock enthusiast?
No. If you drive it like an absolute idiot, you can provoke it into moving around a fraction as the RS5 shifts its torque about in search of grip, but mainly it just serves up immutable traction. And grip. And traction.
Can't fast Audis sometimes be a bit… lumpy?
They can. We've never quite gelled with the RS5 coupe, finding it - though ballistically rapid - a bit distant and hard-riding. The cabrio, though hardly a wafty barge, seems just a margin more compliant. Maybe it was the tarmac of our test route - smoother than a freshly-shaven baby - or maybe it's just that, with your face under assault from the local insect population and your ears under assault from the RS5's exhaust, you're rather distracted from any bumps transmitted through the chassis. That said, the RS5 remains a trifle remote in terms of feedback: certainly less fingertip-engaging than, say, the BMW M3 cabrio.
But the M3's got a great folding-metal roof, hasn't it? Surely the RS5's lighter?
You'd think, wouldn't you? In fact, the Audi weighs in a few kilos heavier than the BMW, despite its lightweight fabric roof. It tips the scales at a beefy 1920kg, around 200kg more than the RS5 coupe, which might give you some idea how much bracing is required to stop a 444bhp cabrio twisting like a piece of fusilli in the corners.
It's no Lotus Exige, then?
No. Drive the RS5 hard and it's very apparent you're in control of a very big lump of metal going very fast: get hard on the brakes and you can sense a great deal of mass attempting to overtake you. Generally, though, the RS5 does a mighty impressive job of keeping all its bulk in check. Did I mention the whole 'relentless grip' thing?
Just a few times. So should I buy one?
Tricky one. With our sensible hats on, we'd concede that if you want a fast A5 cabrio, the S5 - with its 3.0-litre supercharged V6 - is as quick as you'd ever need, and you don't need to drive it so hard to get the most from it.
And with your sensible hats off?
Go for it. The RS5 cab is undoubtedly a more engaging proposition than the RS5 coupe, making the most of all that awesome V8 noise and overcoming its slightly po-faced driving dynamics through sheer sensory drama. The RS4 Avant remains our mid-size fast Audi of choice, but this is is the one for aural obsessives.
Any other convenient-yet-unrelated titbits that you've failed to crowbar into this review so far?
Glad you asked. This is just the start of 2013's hot Audi assault: celebrating the 30th anniversary of Quattro GMBH, Audi will introduce four RS models next year. Alongside this RS5 cab and the 553bhp RS6 Avant, we'll see a saloon RS6 and an RS version of the Q3, most likely sporting a 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo serving up around 335bhp. Get ready for the RSUV invasion…
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General Comments: Futures closed lower as the weather stays tranquil in Florida. The market is keeping in a range as there will be less production this year due to greening disease and some unfavorable weather earlier in the year, but has no reason to rally as demand remains mostly on the weak side and there have been no tropical systems to hit the state so far. In fact, there have not been that many tropical systems seen in the Atlantic at all this year. Production will be down due to the greening disease and some drought stress early in the year, but these losses are mostly factored into the price. Growing conditions in the state of Florida remain mostly good. Showers are reported and conditions are said to be very good in almost the entire state. Temperatures are warm. Brazil is seeing near to above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions, but showers are likely late in the week.
Overnight News: Florida weather forecasts call for mostly dry conditions. Temperatures will average near to above normal.
Chart Trends: Trends in FCOJ are mixed. Support is at 125.00, 122.50, and 121.00 November, with resistance at 127.50, 130.00, and 132.00 November.
General Comments: Futures closed a little higher in consolidation trading. Trading has been quiet as there has been no demand news for more than a week now and as the harvest continues to move forward. But, the lack of USDA reports on demand and the daily price index and differentials table has greatly reduced volume as traders do not know exactly what is going on. India is suffering from a major cyclone that has hit the northeast part of the country. The cyclone could cause major damage to production and ports in the region. The area affected is a strong agricultural production area and some Cotton is produced there. Brazil conditions are reported to be very good in Bahia. US crop conditions right now are generally good in Texas. Trends turned down on the charts with the price action this week.
Overnight News: The Delta and Southeast will see showers move from west to east this week, then dry weather. Temperatures will average near to above normal. Texas will see light showers in eastern areas today, then dry weather. Temperatures will average near to below normal. The USDA spot price is not available today. ICE said that certified Cotton stocks are now 0.035 million bales, from 0.024 million yesterday.
Chart Trends: Trends in Cotton are down with no objectives. Support is at 82.90, 82.10, and 81.70 December, with resistance of 84.20, 85.50, and 85.80 December.


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WKU's Office of International Student and Scholar Services is planning several welcome and orientation activities for the arrival of 140 new international students for the fall 2012 semester.
According to NAFSA: Association of International Educators, there were 723,000 foreign students living in the United States during the 2010-11 academic year, contributing approximately $21 billion to the U.S. economy. Approximately 5,111 of those students attended schools in Kentucky.
WKU is a state leader in regards to recruitment, enrollment and retention of international students and had the third highest enrollment with about 650 international students enrolled. Calculating tuition, fees, living expenses and dependents, it is estimated that these students contribute more than $15 million to Bowling Green's economy.
To secure admittance to a U.S. university, international students complete many tasks and tests to prove language proficiency, academic readiness and financial security. Once a student is accepted to WKU, ISSS communicates with the student and facilitates the student's visa application.
On Aug. 21, students will arrive on WKU's campus from Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, Uganda, Venezuela and Vietnam.
For these students, there is much to learn about living in the U.S. and making the most of their time at WKU.
"A great deal of planning, time and energy goes into making the international orientation a meaningful success," said Jason Swift, WKU ISSS advisor. "The first stop for the new students is the check-in process where they must present their immigration documents to us so their information is verified for registration with the Department of Homeland Security. This year, 16 current WKU international students will assist ISSS with check-in. This gives our students the opportunity to welcome the new arrivals and it helps us expedite registration."
On Aug. 22, ISSS will offer an extensive orientation program that addresses many issues, including immigration information, academic resources, course registration, cultural adjustment, WKU services and departments, upcoming social events, campus tours, housing assistance, classroom expectations, and much more. The orientation is designed to give students vital information and the necessary tools to hit the ground running on the first day of class. It also covers practical topics such as opening a bank account, acquiring a cell phone, obtaining a driver's license, using public transportation, where to buy household items and groceries, and more.
"ISSS carefully orchestrates the week of orientation with the student's needs in mind. We want to give them all the necessary information and tools to succeed at WKU," said Sarah Van Alebeek, WKU ISSS advisor. "For many students, ISSS serves as a home away from home while they are attending school at WKU."
On the evening of Aug. 22, WKU President Gary A. Ransdell will host a picnic at his home to welcome the new international students. "The president truly enjoys hosting new international students at his home. It is a great way for new students to meet one another as well as administrators, faculty and staff at the university," Van Alebeek said.
ISSS also will offer shuttle services for the new students as they prepare for the fall semester.
"In the past, we offered students a one-time shuttle service to Wal-Mart. However, this year ISSS is expanding the services we offer to include an additional shuttle for the two weeks leading up to the start of classes," Van Alebeek said. "This shuttle is an important resource for new students as it gives them the opportunity to buy necessities for their dorm or apartment and settle in before school begins. Beginning Aug. 13 to Aug. 24, students will be able to board the shuttle in front of the ISSS office and it will take them at regular intervals to Wal-Mart and the Greenwood Mall."
On Aug. 24, members of Living Hope Baptist Church will provide new students with a tour of the city of Bowling Green, fellowship and a hot meal. This tour concludes the week of orientation and provides another avenue to welcome and help them acclimate to their new surroundings.
"ISSS puts a high priority on orientation week because it introduces our new students to the campus and community, and is therefore a key initial step toward a successful experience at WKU," said Beth Murphy, ISSS Assistant Director.
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Wednesday's Afternoon Update
International trade could could be bigger boos for Florida's economy
In the midst of economic recovery, Canada continues to be one of Florida's top international trade partners. However, business leaders argue that unnecessary border policies and regulations are hindering the prosperous relationship. "Our successful trade relationship is under pressure," President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Perrin Beatty said during his keynote address at last week's Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce free trade luncheon. More at Miami Today.
» Florida Trade Stats
» From Russia to Turkey
» Bay County's International Trade Growth
» Exports on the Hoof
» To EB or Not to EB
» Additional Florida Trend stories on international trade...
It's smart to be nice, business ethics panel says
Panel members at Florida Institute of Technology on Tuesday said if corporations don't act responsibly and police themselves, they can expect the government to step in and set more of the agenda. And that's something companies prefer to avoid. More at Florida Today.
Florida ranks one of the best for parent involvement in education
The Center for Education Reform ranked Florida as one of the best for potential parent involvement with their children's education. The state, ranked No. 2 on the center's "Parent Power Index," earns good marks consistently due to its charter laws and educational options with board school choice programs. More at the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Overwhelmed at work? Be smart when you share it with the boss
Have you ever stormed into your boss' office and blared out: "I'm overwhelmed?" It's a declaration more employees are considering after being stretched to the limits. With business picking up but employers still reluctant to hire, many workers find themselves with too many things that need to be done at once; others are responsible for tasks they're not skilled to do well. More at the Miami Herald.
Pollo Tropical and FloridaWorks bring jobs to Gainesville
Fire up the grills; Pollo Tropical, a Miami-based restaurant known for its signature flame-grilled chicken, is opening a location on Archer Road in Gainesville this May and plans to hire more than 120 employees. More at the Gainesville Business Report.


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UPDATE! custom sub box for 79 brat... finished! *pics*
Posted 19 December 2005 - 02:26 AM
its a 12" sub...
(sorry if it turns out to big...)
what you all think?
for christmas i got some alpine 6x9 speakers... really fills out the sound!!!(along with the space behind my seats:-p )
although the carpet for the boxes don't match, they were on sale... so i couldn't pass them up.... really tight fit...
so i think i've managed to get the most audio equipment into a gen 1 brat then anybody i've seen...:-p
what do you guys got in your brats??? (no wagons or the like! its to easy:-p )
Posted 19 December 2005 - 02:32 AM
Posted 19 December 2005 - 02:36 AM
i was kinda worried about that myself... but there is NO room... i looked into getting a grill...i have the seats the whole way back...(or really darn close...)
i'm 5'11" and its confortable for me to drive...
lol... to celebrate its completion me and my buddy went joyriding with "a night at the roxbury" tunes cranked... lol... its so hard to keep a straight face while stuff like thats playing...
Posted 19 December 2005 - 05:20 AM
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Posted 19 December 2005 - 05:56 PM
what's that metal piece,the sub looks pretty close to it.i'd be worried about the sub hitting it if the sub moves out hard.(unless they don't move much?)
it does look good though.
Posted 19 December 2005 - 06:00 PM
Posted 19 December 2005 - 06:20 PM
it looks like its in the center cab, and that is the plastic center console touching it
ok,at first it looked metal.not to knowledged in the subies that are of that year.
Posted 19 December 2005 - 07:01 PM
looks professional, i love it:D that must be plenty of sound for a brat:rolleyes: are you running the original alt.?
pleanty of sound! and i am running the original alt... i'm only running a 150W RMS system using a pioneer 2 channel amp that is bridged...
and i had to trim the center consol a little bit... so it didn't rub... this sub doesn't move as much as a bigger sub...and the trim on the sub is quite large...
and it is centered inbetween the seats... i tried to center it as well as i could... but its pretty darn close...
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Dan Norcici writes:
"Reading the wire feed commentary from early in today's session was another exercise in the cluelessness and lemming-like parroting that proceeds forth from the US financial media these days.
"It was that nasty, infamous "FAT FINGER" once again that was initially blamed for the smashing avalanche of sell orders that crushed the gold price lower early in today's session.
"Never mind the fact that the market did not immediately pop right back, which would have indeed been the case were there an actual trading error involved. The other annoying fact is that "fingers", fat or skinny or otherwise, have very little if anything to do with today's trading volume. We are talking about gigantic hedge funds and other large commercial interests, most of whom use some sort of automated computer trading platform which places orders for them. The only thing a "finger" is needed for is to beckon the servant to bring another glass of Chabliss to the hedge fund office crowd.
"I am reading today's hit as just another bear raid on the gold market like so many other that we have seen over and over again throughout the last decade+ of the bull market in ..."


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http://seedzen.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/fukuoka-masanobu-the-ultimatum-of-god-nature-the-one-straw-revolution-a-recapitulation-1996.pdflink to an apposing view. You can skip to the part where it takes on Darwin. I'm not saying its perfect, you have to consider it for yourself, however, it boils down to what do we consider to be. Humans have this thing where we constantly project human ideals and human issues onto the rest of the natural world.
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MARS HILL, Maine — When Delbert and Wilda McCrum of Mars Hill celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary a year ago, it was a joyous occasion tinged with a bit of sadness.
It was a huge milestone for the couple whose first date had been a picnic on Mars Hill Mountain when Delbert McCrum was 16 and Wilda Chase McCrum was 17. But the couple was upset that at the end of the celebration, they had to go home to separate living quarters for the first time in their married lives.
At that time, Wilda McCrum needed special medical care and had moved into Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill. Her husband was healthier and maintained the apartment they once shared at Leisure Village in Presque Isle. Although Wilda did not want her husband to be ill or unable to care for himself, she still missed him and wished they could live together. The fact that he had to leave her side to return home at the end of their anniversary party in 2013 pained both of their hearts.
But all of that sadness was erased this year when, a week before their June 24 anniversary, Delbert McCrum moved into Aroostook Health Center with his wife.
On Tuesday, in a 71st anniversary party specially arranged by the staff, the couple cut their cake at their new home, together.
"It's our anniversary gift this year," said Wilda McCrum, 91. "We are very fortunate to have one another. Although we'd get to visit each other over the past year and half — it just wasn't the same. I would pray each day that he'd come join me here at [Aroostook Health Center]."
The staff at Aroostook Health Center, a facility of The Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle, arranged the Tuesday event for the couple. The celebration featured an anniversary party, a cake and a limousine ride to visit places in the community that held significance to their life together.
"It is something we really wanted to do for them," said Kelly Lundeen, Aroostook Health Center administrator. She added that all of the residents at the facility mean a great deal to them, and they looked forward to doing this for the couple.
During the limousine ride, the McCrums first traveled to the base of Mars Hill Mountain, where they had their first date. Then, they were taken to Westfield to the site of the former Corner Church, where they were married, and finally, the couple went to their former homestead, where they raised their family. Upon returning to Aroostook Health Center, the two were greeted by family, friends and fellow residents who gathered for a special anniversary party in their honor.
The couple noted that the only other time they were apart for an extended period prior to Wilda McCrum's move to Aroostook Health Center was when Delbert McCrum graduated from high school and left Mars Hill to attend the University of Maine in Orono to study agriculture in the early 1940s.
Wilda McCrum is writing a journal chronicling her family's experiences and including photos. The McCrums did a lot of traveling in a motorhome after their children were grown and Delbert McCrum retired, visiting 49 states and all of the Canadian provinces and territories. The couple even took a motor coach to Mexico.
Delbert McCrum, 90, said that one of the secrets to his long lasting marriage has been telling his wife how much she has meant to him over the past seven decades. He said that he always gives his wife a kiss and tells her that he loves her.
"We're just part of one another," he said.
Wilda McCrum echoed his sentiments.
"When you see a good man — you marry him," she said. "We respect one another. I think that is one of the keys to a good marriage."


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Oh so in HoN 2.0 his repel changed into an aura ? Well, pre-patch, Jeraziah CAN carry and that's a fact.
is HoN actually getting a holiday discount?
I wanted to ask on the forum, but i can't post threads there
30$ is a silly low price for a game like HoN.
The new hero Dampeer is totally weird. He is AGI but not really meant for carrying. If you thought Wildsoul, Warbeast or any other jungling hero or some select non-jungling heroes needed lots of farm to be slightly useful, then you haven't seen Dampeer. This dude needs ridiculous amounts of items, he is so dependant on them. The lifesteal aura may seem overpowered at first but the aura you share with your teammates is not 30% but 10% and that 30% on yourself is not really that "OMFGWTFBBQ".
His life leech skills also become to near useless in late game though I think his ultimate is good if you get those 3 stacks on it. Since there are no skill descriptions my only guess is that it increases the amount of life leeched with it.
Anyways, core items: Blood Chalice, Shrunken Head.
His role? Still a mystery. Seems pretty versatile.


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July 17, 2007 > Softball camp
Ohlone College will be holding a softball camp for 7-15 year old youths, both girls and boys, next Monday to Friday, July 23-27. Each day's camp will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost for the five days is $125.00 and includes a free T-shirt and water bottle plus snacks and lunch daily. Make checks payable to Ohlone College Softball and mail, along with the registration form, to: Ohlone Softball Camp, Ohlone College Athletic Department, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539. A registration form can be downloaded by going to Ohlone College's website, click on "Softball, Women's - Athletics" found under "S" in the A-Z Index, and then click "Softball Camp 2007". For any further information, phone, 510-659-6053.Ohlone College, head softball coach, Donna Runyon, will be in charge of the camp. The week-long camp will emphasize skills needed for throwing, fielding, pitching and catching while stressing the important aspects of each defensive position. Participants interested in pitching and catching will be provided daily instruction as well as game experience. Hitting, base running, pitching, and sliding instruction will be part of each day's camp activities through numerous drills. This camp will provide an opportunity to experience Coach Runyon's offensive and defensive philosophies, while teaching the importance of team play, mental toughness and self-confidence which can be gained through daily practice.Softball CampMonday to Friday, July 23 - 279 a.m. - 2 p.m.Ohlone College43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont(510) 659-6053


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A tentative agenda and a link to register for the open session of the first meeting of the Institute of Medicine study on Diagnostic Criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are now available at the meeting webpage. Members of the public may participate in person or via webcast. Persons who plan on attending the meeting in person are requested to register in advance prior to January 22, 2013. Registration for persons attending the meeting in person will be open until seating capacity of the conference room is reached. All participants may participate via webcast. The webcast will be available on the meeting webpage on January 27, 2014.
The draft agenda includes approximately 45 minutes for public comment. The committee anticipates that there will be fifteen slots available for in-person attendees to provide comments. In order to allow adequate time for each commentator, public comments should each be limited to three (3) minutes. It would be most useful if comments are focused on the following question: "What is the most important aspect or information that this committee should consider throughout the course of the study?" Attendees may sign up for one of these slots when you register to attend the meeting in-person. The slots will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Webcast participants may also submit comments via the email (email@example.com). All written comments for committee consideration will be included in the Public Access File created for the study and should not include any personal medical information.
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An independent report into last summer's riots a number of factors which led to chaos spreading across England, including suspicion of police, a lack of opportunities for young people and poor parenting.
The report by The Riots, Communities and Victims Panel identified 500,000 "forgotten families" who need help to turn their lives around.
"Families aren't getting the support they need," the authors said.
Darra Singh, chair of the panel, said that communities suffer when "people don't feel they have a reason to stay out of trouble - as we saw last August."
Their analysis comes months after prime minister David Cameron identified 120,000 'problem' families for targeted help. However the authors claimed there was little "overlap" with the rioters, saying: "We support the work of the Troubled Families Programme but the overlap with rioters is limited.
"In a poll of 80 local authorities conducted by the panel, only 5% felt there was a great deal of overlap between the troubled families and rioter families."
The report came to light a day early after being leaked to Sky News and the panel's chairman Darra Singh said it was still being finalised.
"Our remit was to give a voice to the communities and victims of the August riots. This leak has impacted on our ability to ensure they receive the widest possible audience," he said in a statement.
The report's recommendation that schools should face "financial penalty" if children leave them without being able to read and write faced criticism from the National Union of Teachers.
General Secretary Christine Blower said while teachers took "pastoral responsibility" seriously, teachers were there to teach.
"Challenging and addressing society-wide inequity cannot be the task of schools alone. The problems that stem from poor housing, joblessness and poverty in all its forms cannot be for schools to solve.
"Government needs to do far more to reduce child poverty and youth unemployment, including restoring the EMA to its former levels and getting rid of tuition fees.
"Failure to do any of these things will mean that many young people and adults will remain disillusioned with what life has to offer them and never achieve their full potential," she said.
Dr Katherine Rake, CEO of the Family and Parenting Institute, said that to blame bad parenting was "simplistic".
"In the immediate aftermath of the riots, an overly simplistic view took hold that bad parenting was predominately to blame and that a known group of 120,000 'most troubled families' were responsible," she said.
"We hope the report recognises the pressures that UK families are under. Parenting does not take place in a vacuum. Stretched family finances, the commercialisation of UK childhood, and on-going work/life balance challenges prevent people from being the kind of parents that they really want to be."
She added: "We may be quick to hold parents responsible for the failings of their children but we also need to acknowledge the critical role played by society and our communities."
Children's Society policy director Enver Solomon said "poverty and disadvantage" were behind the riots: "We know from our work that there is a significant link between a child's material deprivation and their overall life satisfaction. Clearly, tackling this is crucial to avoid further unrest among children and young people.
"The majority of adults and children believe the government should be doing much more to support young people in the aftermath of the riots and the panel has set government a clear challenge to make this happen."
Read the full report into the riots '5 Days In August' here