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when does kchung broadcast?
when does kchung broadcast? kchung is currently broadcasting all day Sunday, and late afternoon to night time Monday through Thursday. fridays will be added by February 2015
what is kchung radio? kchung is a radio station broadcasting on 1630am in the chinatown area of los angeles, and streaming online at kchungradio.org/stream. Sometimes kchung hosts events and does projects that people involved in the station choose.
why is it called kchung? kchung originally broadcasted the length of chung king road, a walking street in chinatown around 82 meters long, and most radio stations West of the Mississippi start with K, so KCHUNG.
what does kchung radio broadcast? kchung broadcasts around 130 live radio shows each month. when not broadcasting live shows, kchung re-broadcasts random episodes from the kchung archive. the full schedule of shows is available at http://www.kchungradio.org/schedule.html Kchung does not monitor or determine the content of the shows.
how can i participate? www.kchungradio.org/participate
if you would like to have a show or are interested in helping out, please fill out the kchung radio volunteer application form on the side of the screen. once you submit the form, you will be placed on the waiting list to get a monthly show in our regular broadcast schedule.
how can i get a regular show When someone decides to leave their monthly show slot, it is offered to the sublist. when fortnightly shows become available, they are offered to our current monthly djs. if you would like a weekly show, or a two hour show, you must also volunteer as a station manager.
what is a station manager? a station manager oversees the station for a period of a few hours, while kchung broadcasts. they record and archive the shows, and turn off the lights at the end of the night. there are many station managers, and you can even trained to become one.
if you station manage for 2 or 3 other shows, you can do a regular show anytime, with any frequency, m-f as long isn't already regular programing scheduled then.
station managers are not to be confused with kchung's general manager, who is a lovely person named chrysanthe.
i dont want to do a show, can i still be involved? Yes. please contact Christy, the kchung volunteer coordinator, at [email protected] please fill out the volunteer form at www.kchungradio.org/participate (whether or not you want to dj). there are plenty of ways to become involved including station managing, live events, videos, tapes, art projects, merch, working with the library, etc.
do you have interns? kchung does not offer internships. if you are interested in participating in kchung in a way that is not having a show, let us know how you'd like to participate. please fill out our form.
can i just do one show? or a short series?
kchung has time open on saturdays if you would like to do a one-off show or short series. However, a station manager must be available to help you host the show/series.
if you would like to do a one-off show or a short series of shows, send your proposal to [email protected]
do i have to take a class or training before I do a show/sub for a show? I've never been on the radio, i don't know what i'm doing! when you come in for a show, your station manager will show you where everything is, answer your questions, and help you record your show. new dj orientation is optional and offered on an as needed basis contact Chrysanthe at [email protected]
what are staff meetings? staff meetings happen on the second sunday of every month, usually at 7pm, and anyone involved with kchung is welcome to participate. these are meetings when we discuss and work on projects, events, and station updates, as well as create and transfer roles and responsibilities . the kchung budget is reviewed quarterly.
how do i get on the staff email list? the staff email list is where staff meetings are announced. it is frequently also used to discuss kchung internal matters. check the box for staff list in the form, or if you already filled out the form and want to be added to staff, email Jennifer Moon, [email protected]
what is a kchung event? from time to time, kchung will do a show, party, art project or something else. anyone who participates in kchung can host a kchung event, that can be structured as they want. the person hosting the event is responsible for running it and
do you have to be trained to use the mobile broadcast equipment how does that happen?? yes, you have to go through a training and preferably shadow someone at a mobile broadcast. if you are interested in being trained contact dustin [email protected] .
i have a show on kchung and want to organize a kchung event, how do i do this? how ever you want! if you're using kchung gear you need to reserve on the kchung calendar, and be trained to use the equipment. other then that its totally up to you. if you would like youre event included in the newsletter email chrys?
you can also come to a staff meeting if you want to talk about it with folks. you are welcome to invite other kchungers to participate, but dont have to. if you have any questions about events email mike kelly at [email protected]
i'm not involved with kchung but would like for you to broadcast from my event, can that happen? maybe, it depends on reciprocity, and interest from kchung folks. in general, folks in kchung are more likely to do this type of thing if kchung is getting some form of payment. this is especially true in cases where kchung is providing equipment.
i'm doing a show, what tech is available? normal equipment available at the station is: 3 mics two dj style turntables and dj mixer cassette deck cd player two mini audio ins (for phone, computer, ipod etc.) additional equipment is available, please contact your station manager ahead of time to plan as needed.
i have a show and i know i'm going to miss, what do i do? you are responsible to find your sub you can ask a friend or email [email protected] if you will miss your show for more than a month we can temporarily give your slot to someone at the top of the sublist til you're back.
how do i get on the sublist? fill out the kchung volunteer form and check the box on the volunteer form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jR0TxeGEOcJC1zXEhTXAidltU5Nv0Huu6rjoaqvLxZk/viewform?formkey=dGNfVEt1N00weDh2bk14QTFNTl9NSnc6MQ#gid=0
when you're on the sub list, you will be sent emails asking for you to fill in for shows. Subs are assigned on a first come first served basis, so reply right away if you see a time you want!
i already have a show, but now i need i want to move to a different time? write to Jennifer at [email protected] it will probably take a while, but we'll see.
how do i get a page on the kchung website for my show kchung web pages are tumblr pages that have the kchung site skin on them. anyone who has a show can have one of these. if you want one email jennifer at [email protected]
could i have a band play during my show? probably, talk to your station manager. we try not to have anything loud after 10ish to be respectful to the neighbors. other than that it's mostly an issue of having enough mics and maybe pulling out a second mixer. doing a one-off episode live in studio is also an option.
i did a show and i can't find it in the archive sometimes it takes a while, be patient. if it hasn't appeared but all the other shows on that day have, email
how does kchung pay the bills? kchung radio relies on member dues, events, community support and contributions in order to survive. we are not for-profit and have no financial or institutional backers. if you would like to support kchung, here are some ways to help.
i keep hearing about dues. Do I have to pay to dj? do i owe you money? djs who have a regular show pay dues of $10 a month so that kchung can pay rent. to sign up to pay dues via paypal go here -> https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr
i dont have a regular show, but i still want to give some $$$ (or even just one $) to kchung. we accept tax-deductible financial donations via paypal here
kchung is a project of the pasadena art council's emerge fiscal sponsorship program. pasadena arts council is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. donations to kchung radio are tax deductible to the full extent of the law under federal id 95-2540759.
do you have any stuff i can buy? here is some tapes, a book, and some other merch -> http://www.kchungradio.org/store/
i make music and want to send some of it to you. got an address? send your cds, tapes, records, and wax cylinders to:
kchung c/o tina chen p.o. box 862106 los angeles, ca 90086
you can send other library questions and/or email digital submissions to tina at [email protected]
what is in the library? an incomplete catalog of kchung audio library is available here -> ask eric for link
where is the best place to get coffee/pho/boba/bahn mi/etc. in the area? pho 87 remember, this is a wiki, so you can add your suggestions. I will recommend chego's ooey gooey fries, quickly for cheap boba and fried things, and starry kitchen's garlic noodles if they're open. pho 87 pho 87
I still have questions. I'm new here. is there we have a calendar? how do i access the staff resources part of this wiki? email [email protected]
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The armies of Union general William T. Sherman and Confederate Joseph E. Johnston battled each other time and time again throughout the Atlanta and Carolinas campaigns in 1864 and '65. But the two men never met in person until 17 April 1865, when, a week after Lee's surrender to Grant, Johnston decided to surrender almost 90,000 of his and other Confederate troops to Sherman, the largest surrender of the war.
The two men met three times during the surrender negotiations. Johnston convinced Sherman to try to end the war once and for all by negotiating both military and civil terms. But the document Sherman drew up was rejected by President Johnson and his cabinet, who felt the proposed terms were too lenient with the South, and they insisted that Sherman give Johnston the same terms that Grant gave Lee and not concern himself with civil matters. Sherman wasn't surprised by the cabinet's rejection of the proposed terms, and Johnston—ignoring a suggestion from the Confederate secretary of war to fall back with his troops to Georgia—agreed to the Grant-Lee terms, which admittedly were already fairly generous. Sherman also gave Johnston 10 days' worth of rations for 25,000 men, and the two generals left with a high opinion of each other.
Johnston never forgot Sherman's generosity, and the two cultivated a friendship after the war. When Sherman died in 1891, Johnston, then 84 years old, attended his funeral as a pallbearer. It was a cold February day, but when Johnston was told he should put on his hat so he didn't catch cold, Johnston replied, "If I were in [Sherman's] place, and he were standing in mine, he would not put on his hat." Johnston consequently caught a cold at the funeral, which turned into pneumonia, and he died a month later.

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today officially expanded a children's online privacy law to make it more difficult for companies to track children across the Web and through Internet-connected devices, like smartphones and tablets.
Changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a law enacted more than a decade ago, were first proposed by the FTC in 2010. The new rules have since undergone rounds of revisions based on feedback from citizens, children's advocacy groups, and the Internet companies that must abide by the new injunctions.
Companies like Disney and Facebook have fought to limit the scope of the changes, arguing that certain restrictions could curb innovation. The new so-called COPPA Rule includes both greater protections for children, as well as ways for companies to more easily abide by the rules.
"The Commission takes seriously its mandate to protect children's online privacy in this ever-changing technological landscape," said FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz in a statement. "I am confident that the amendments to the COPPA Rule strike the right balance between protecting innovation that will provide rich and engaging content for children, and ensuring that parents are informed and involved in their children's online activities."
Language in the updated COPPA Rule now explicitly prohibits companies from collecting photos, videos, and geolocation data connected to children under the age of 13 without parental consent. A "loophole" has been closed that allowed websites that target kids to share collected data with third parties. Children's data may now only be shared with third parties that are "capable of maintaining the confidentiality, security, and integrity of such information."
The new COPPA Rule also prohibits some unapproved uses of tracking mechanisms, like cookies, as well as "persistent identifiers" – things like usernames, IP addresses, and device IDs – which can be used to track kids' activities across websites, online games, and mobile apps. Companies do not have to obtain parental consent for the use of persistent identifiers if the data collected is used for "internal" purposes, which includes serving "contextual ads."
Social plugins, such as Facebook's "Like" button and online advertisements, are not prohibited, unless the company has "actual knowledge that they are collecting information through a child-directed website or online service," according to the FTC's announcement.
The FTC also expanded ways in which parents can provide companies with consent, including "electronic scans of signed parental consent forms; video-conferencing; use of government-issued identification; and alternative payment systems, such as debit cards and electronic payment systems, provided they meet certain criteria."
Parents may also provide a company with consent via email, as long as the data collected about their child is only used internally.
Both the Common Sense Media and the Center for Digital Democracy, the main two advocacy groups in support of the updates to COPPA, have praised the changes as a win for parents and kids.
"Parents – not social networks or marketers – will remain the gatekeepers when it comes to their children's privacy not only online, but also on phones," said Common Sense Media CEO James Steyer in a statement. "What's more, these updates to COPPA effectively balance growing privacy concerns and the paramount rights of children and families with the tech industry's need to innovate."
Adoption of the changes to COPPA follow a study (PDF) by the FTC that found that a significant portion of mobile apps were collecting personal data about children without consent, as well as calls from privacy advocates for the FTC to investigate the "SpongeBob SquarePants" mobile app from Nickelodeon.
To see the complete changes made to COPPA, see the FTC's outline here.
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Matthew 28:1-10 NAS
Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. "He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. "Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you."
And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and take word to My brethren to leave for Galilee, and there they will see Me."
Mark 16:1-8 NAS
The Resurrection
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might come and anoint Him. Very early on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. They were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?" Looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was extremely large. Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him. "But go, tell His disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you.'" They went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had gripped them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
Luke 24:1-12 NLT
The Resurrection
But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. So they went in, but they didn't find the body of the Lord Jesus. As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes.
The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, "Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn't here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day."
Then they remembered that he had said this. So they rushed back from the tomb to tell his eleven disciples—and everyone else—what had happened. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several other women who told the apostles what had happened. But the story sounded like nonsense to the men, so they didn't believe it. However, Peter jumped up and ran to the tomb to look. Stooping, he peered in and saw the empty linen wrappings; then he went home again, wondering what had happened.
John 20 ESV
The Resurrection
Early on Sunday morning,a while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, "They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!"
Peter and the other disciple started out for the tomb. They were both running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he didn't go in. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying apart from the other wrappings. Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed—for until then they still hadn't understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead. Then they went home.
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
Mary was standing outside the tomb crying, and as she wept, she stooped and looked in. She saw two white-robed angels, one sitting at the head and the other at the foot of the place where the body of Jesus had been lying. "Dear woman, why are you crying?" the angels asked her.
"Because they have taken away my Lord," she replied, "and I don't know where they have put him."
She turned to leave and saw someone standing there. It was Jesus, but she didn't recognize him. "Dear woman, why are you crying?" Jesus asked her. "Who are you looking for?"
She thought he was the gardener. "Sir," she said, "if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will go and get him."
"Mary!" Jesus said.
She turned to him and cried out, "Rabboni!" (which is Hebrew for "Teacher").
"Don't cling to me," Jesus said, "for I haven't yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"
Mary Magdalene found the disciples and told them, "I have seen the Lord!" Then she gave them his message.
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! "Peace be with you," he said. As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord! Again he said, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you." Then he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone's sins, they are forgiven. If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."
Jesus Appears to Thomas
One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin),c was not with the others when Jesus came. They told him, "We have seen the Lord!"
But he replied, "I won't believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side."
Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. "Peace be with you," he said. Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don't be faithless any longer. Believe!"
"My Lord and my God!" Thomas exclaimed.
Then Jesus told him, "You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me."
Purpose of the Book
The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believed that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.
John 11:25-26 NAS
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die.
Romans 1:4-5 NLT
And Jesus Christ our Lord was shown to be the Son of God when God powerfully raised him from the dead by means of the Holy Spirit. Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name.
Romans 6:8-11 NAS
Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again; death no longer is master over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:10-12 NLT
I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, 11so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead! I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.
1 Peter 1:3 ESV
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…
Matthew 27:50-53 NLT
Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit. At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, and tombs opened. The bodies of many godly men and women who had died were raised from the dead. They left the cemetery after Jesus' resurrection, went into the holy city of Jerusalem, and appeared to many people.
Isaiah 53:3-5 NAS
He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.
Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted.
But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.


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Reviewed by Oumar K. (age 3)
My favorite part of the story is when they use different clues (like get everyone in a line and a boy pretends that he is not the one that did it) to solve the mysterious case of the missing mitt. I also really liked this book because I like going to baseball games and I also like books that are mysteries. My other favorite thing about the story is that the setting is in a baseball field. I like the setting because my favorite sport is baseball! My favorite characters in the book are Frank and Joe because they are the ones that end up solving the mystery and finding the mitt.
I would recommend this book to any third grader. I especially think that third graders that like clues and mysteries would enjoy reading this book. This book is so good; it will make you want to keep on reading!


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Good, Bad, and Ugly All Evident In First Preseason Game
Coaches and fans got their first look at the 2010 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night against a highly touted Cincinnati Bengals club that many are predicting to be a Super Bowl contender this season. The Boys had an impressive showing for a preseason game, not allowing Cincinnati to score until the late 4th quarter. However, there were also some loose ends the Cowboys need to tie up before they take the field against Washington in the season opener. Let's play a game of "Who's hot, who's not" to summarize the first preseason game.
Who's Hot
*Tight end John Phillips. He took advantage of the absence of Martellus Bennett and showed great all-around ability throughout the night. He had a couple of superb catches, and also showed his blocking ability on several occasions. With Bennett's problems of late, I would not be at all surprised to see Phillips get more playing time than Bennett when the season starts.
*Defensive end Stephen Bowen. He also took advantage of the absence of a fellow teammate (Marcus Spears), and was a force along the defensive line all night. He was constantly in the backfield and recorded a sack before his night came to an end. With Bowen, Spears, and Jason Hatcher all playing on one-year tenders, I expect the competition to continue between the three.
*Offensive tackle Doug Free. Though he only played one series, Free looked very comfortable at left tackle, and had his way with Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom in both passing and running situations. Free definitely looks to have a leg up on Alex Barron in securing the starting left tackle spot. It will be interesting to see how he performs the rest of the preseason against pass rushers like Shawne Merriman and Mario Williams.
*Backup linebackers. A solid night on defense was topped off by the impressive play of players like Brandon Williams, Victor Butler, Jason Williams, Steve Octavien, and Brandon Sharpe. Jason Williams, Butler, and Octavien all showed their ability to get to the quarterback with a sack each. Brandon Williams and Sharpe showed their abilities in coverage with an interception each, Sharpe's going for the only touchdown of the evening for the Cowboys. The Williams boys and Butler are showing flashes of the abilities the Cowboys saw in each of them when they drafted all three last year. Keep an eye on the 'backers again in the next preseason game, as Sean Lee should step on the field for the first time and show his skills, too.
Who's Not
*Offensive lineman Robert Brewster. He looked simply horrendous playing both tackle spots, and gave Stephen McGee no time to throw the ball all night. It is safe to say the intent of the Cowboys to develop Brewster as a tackle has run horribly amok. His footwork is below average and his ability to get out of his stance is poor. If the Cowboys want to avoid missing on yet another offensive line draft pick, they should consider moving Brewster to guard, where his slow feet will be less noticeable.
*Backup running backs. In a virtually impossible battle for a roster spot at running back, Herb Donaldson and Lonyae Miller did nothing to prove they are even worthy of a spot on the practice squad. Donaldson fumbled the ball early, and Miller had less than one yard per carry. With Marion Barber, Felix Jones, and Tashard Choice all locks to make the team, Donaldson and Miller will be nothing more than camp bodies for the duration of training camp.
*Return specialists. The return game for the Cowboys was non-existent the entire night, with Titus Ryan, Jamar Wall, Bryan McCann, and Cletis Gordon sharing the duties. Ryan had a decent return to start the game, but left early with a broken thumb. Wall, McCann, and Gordon shared the punt return duties, but none of the three did more than fair catch and flirt with potential disaster when a return was possible. Gordon and McCann were also creamed on one of their returns, McCann's coming on a terrible non-call in which he clearly called a fair catch.


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ODYSSEY Outcomes: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Outcomes After an Acute Coronary Syndrome During Treatment With Alirocumab
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01663402
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : August 13, 2012
Last Update Posted : February 14, 2018
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- How to Read a Study Record
Primary Objective:
To compare the effect of alirocumab with placebo on the occurrence of cardiovascular events (composite endpoint of coronary heart disease (CHD) death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), fatal and non-fatal ischemic stroke, unstable angina requiring hospitalization) in patients who have experienced an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event 4 to 52 weeks prior to randomization and are treated with evidence-based medical and dietary management of dyslipidemia.
Secondary Objectives:
- To evaluate the effect of alirocumab on secondary endpoints (any CHD event , major CHD event, any CV event, composite of all cause mortality/non-fatal MI/non-fatal ischemic stroke, all cause mortality).
- To evaluate the safety and tolerability of alirocumab.
- To evaluate the effect of alirocumab on lipid parameters.
|Condition or disease
|Acute Coronary Syndrome
|Drug: alirocumab Drug: Placebo
|Phase 3
The maximum study duration will be 64 months, including up to a 4-month run-in period, 60 months randomized treatment period.
Number of patients aged from 18 to 64 years and >= 65 years old are based on the number of randomized patients (18600 patients).
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Estimated Enrollment :
|18600 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Effect of Alirocumab (SAR236553/REGN727) on the Occurrence of Cardiovascular Events in Patients Who Have Recently Experienced an Acute Coronary Syndrome
|Actual Study Start Date :
|October 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|January 23, 2018
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|January 23, 2018
Experimental: Alirocumab
Injection through subcutaneous (SC) administration
Alirocumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9)
Drug: alirocumab
Pharmaceutical form: solution for injection
Route of administration: subcutaneous
Other Names:
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Injection through subcutaneous (SC) administration
Drug: Placebo
Pharmaceutical form: solution for injection
Route of administration: subcutaneous
- Time from randomization to first occurrence of one of the following clinical events: CHD death, any non-fatal MI, fatal and non-fatal ischemic stroke, unstable angina requiring hospitalization [ Time Frame: Up to Month 64 ]
- Time to the first occurrence of any CHD event, major CHD event, any CV event, composite of all cause mortality/non-fatal MI/non-fatal ischemic stroke, all cause mortality [ Time Frame: Up to Month 64 ]
- Change from baseline in blood lipids and lipoprotein levels [ Time Frame: Up to Month 64 ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion criteria :
Recently (< 52 weeks) hospitalized for ACS.
Exclusion criteria:
- Age < 40 years.
- ACS event occurring more than 52 weeks prior to randomization visit.
- LDL-C likely to be <70 mg/dL (<1.81 mmo/L) with evidence-based medical and dietary management of dyslipidemia.
The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01663402
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|First Posted:
|August 13, 2012 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|February 14, 2018
|Last Verified:
|February 2018
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Myocardial Ischemia
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Here's the second car in this week's ten-car Guess That Forzalopnik Car contest. Want to win a copy of Forza Motorsport 3? Read this and then hit the comments to play. Good luck!
Remember, no editing your comments. If an edited comment contains the correct vehicle, it will be disqualified. We'll announce the answers along with the winners on Friday.


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Brandy8421 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 117 diseños de 39 diseñadores freelance.
Brandy Gonsoulin
I am young marketing professional looking to differentiate myself from the rest of the marketing professionals and capture a future employer's attention with my ability to brand myself in a professional and appealing way.
The below summary is taken right out of my resume:
"Energetic, multifaceted marketing professional with a specialization in project management looking to join a brand team in creatively reaching target markets, developing strategies for market competitiveness, and efficiently managing projects. Proven ability in product launches, new campaign development, strategic planning, and event management. Excellent at solving problems, developing processes, and executing initiatives."
Middle marketing managers in Consumer Products and Goods (Kraft, Pepsico, etc) and Healthcare/Pharma Companies (Walgreens, American Medical Association, Baxter, etc)
The CPG sector tends to be creative oriented and younger while the Healthcare sector is more professional/simple and older. I would like to find a balance between targeting the two.
I am aiming to visually communicate concepts of results, precision, quality, speed, strategy, strength and sophistication/boldness in the logo.
The final design should intrigue the audience into wanting to learn more. It should aim to communicate "I can solve problems for your business"
The logo needs to incorporate the full brand name and a simple symbol/icon as well. Ideally, the icon would be a representation of a combination of the above concepts. I want to avoid anything too fancy/engraving looking as well as anything too feminine - however, please don't get stuck into the gray/bloc schematic as that has been too harsh.
Final use of the image will be in word documents, business cards, thank you notes and letterhead as well as webpages. Please consider size implications for all of these mediums when developing.
I'm open to ideas on color scheme but want to avoid pink and bright red, same goes for pastel colors
The final file format should include jpegs and print ready files (CMYK) as well as web files.
I have attached my original vision that I mocked up for an idea of what I am thinking, but this should only serve as a reference and not creative direction
Please no stock images or clipart
Good luck!
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When I read a book called 30 Secrets of the World's Healthiest Cuisines a few months ago, I noticed that many of the cuisines touted to promote the lowest rates of obesity, heart disease, and cancer came from countries like China, Japan, and Thailand. Not surprising, considering that traditional Asian diets include complex carbs, plenty of vegetables, and healthy monounsaturated fats, all of which are believed to promote optimal health. Another thing I noticed: The world's healthiest diets also included very little meat.
Eating less meat—even if you just give it up one day per week—may reduce your cancer and heart disease risks, fend of obesity and diabetes, and help you live longer. Picking vegetarian meals can also help reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel. These benefits are the premise of the global Meatless Monday movement, an initiative to help people reduce their meat consumption by 15% in order to improve their personal health and the health of the planet.
If you're a Meatless Monday regular (or a dedicated vegetarian), you're probably on the prowl for a few new recipes to add to your repertoire. And if you're looking to give meatfree eating one day a week a try, this is a great place to start. Enjoy the flavor-packed Asian recipes below and let us know what your go-to vegetarian dinner recipes are by leaving a note in the comments section below.
Red Curry with Butternut Squash If you're looking for a way to mix more vegetables into your diet, simmer squash, mushrooms, and tomatoes into a tasty red curry sauce.
Cold Noodles in Soybean Broth (Kong Guksu) Soybeans have been called "beef from the vegetable field" because they are packed with protein. They're also a good source of calcium, vitamin A and iron. This soup makes a refreshing summer dish, but try it this winter if you're taste buds could use a twist on miso.
Seitan (Wheat Meat) If you're tired of tofu, try seitan, which has an entirely different taste. Learn how to make it from scratch and you'll have the foundation for plenty of great-tasting vegetarian and vegan recipes.
Zucchini with Lentils and Roasted Garlic Basic ingredients, like squash, lentils, and garlic, get a major flavor boost from Indian spices, like turmeric, cumin, and garam masala, in this easy meatfree recipe.
Saag Paneer If you're a cheese lover, try this classic Indian dish made with fried cheese, spinach, and plenty of spices.


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Do you know when or how your interest in genealogy was sparked? I have had many people ask me how long I've been doing genealogical research and what caused my interest in it. While I'm admitting to being Medicare age, I am also admitting to starting an interest in genealogy at age nine.
A teacher assigned a class project of tracing family history, complete with names and dates, as far back as we could in a limited amount of time. The assignment brought tears to my eyes which increased in severity as I walked home after school. I had seen my grandparents at age three and could not remember what they looked like, let alone the family history. From an old chest of drawers my mother pulled some yellowed papers from the Lewis Family Reunion which was held annually for many years in northwest North Carolina. In my grandmother's handwriting were details of the family as told at the reunion in the 1920s. Those people knew people far back on my family tree.
Working on the project seemed easy and yet very interesting as I compared dates to what I was learning in history. Proudly I turned in my assignment and smiled when I learned that I had a good paper.
As I grew older, I kept working on various family lineages, asking questions and seeking answers. Those were the day when we relied on letters. People didn't have access to photocopy machines, let alone computers and scanners. It was a slow process, but worth every minute of it.
The family historian in my Lewis family was my Great Aunt, Bertha Lewis Mahala. She was a school teacher in her younger years, with her husband Ed lived in Ashe Co., North Carolina and had no children. Aunt Bertha showed me an old family tree covering huge pieces of paper. she showed me family heirlooms and told me stories about our family, as well as taking me with her to old graveyards. As I became a teenager, I delighted in old photographs, particularly the one here of Aunt Bertha. How I longed to have her long curls!
If anybody can be blamed for my continuing interest in genealogy, it's Aunt Bertha. There were other people along the way who were instrumental and helpful. One thing led to another, such as taking genealogy classes, reading and more reading, learning about historical documents, geography and putting ancestors into the puzzle of time.
I am sure you will also agree it is a never ending process. As more records become available, the more we have to check and hope for positive results. I think often of Aunt Bertha and wonder what she would have thought about computers, scanners, photocopy machines and cell phones. Maybe it is as well she lived in a slower world and I was also part of it.


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The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business
What's a PTTE, you ask? Well PTTE means: Picks To The End
New players are always welcome, and for new folks who want to play the PTTE game this season, here's how it works:
Here's the goal:
Post your prediction about the ENTIRE elimination order for the season, starting with the first team to be eliminated and ending with the winner. Please put WINNER next to the team that you think will win.
This doesn't need to have any analysis, although you're welcome to throw anything in that you want. With any spoiler information available to you, coupled with your own intuition, see how well you can do.
The game won't close for a few weeks, but all picks made after the first episode begins will incur a point penalty... the earlier you enter, the less points you can earn, so enter early! Remember, the goal is to end the season with the fewest points.
Mel and MikePrevious Season/Result: Season 14/6th place
What can I say but Im glad I dont have to worry about their health anymore.
Now on to the Scores
Place Name Score on current list Upward movement ^ In case of ties, I alphabetize.
Congratulations Almost All! You hold the lead.
1. ARnutz 01. beau_30 01. Corvis - 01. esquire - 01. louislam - 0 1. michel 01. vennui - 0 1. Yogi 0
9. Molaholic - 1
10. kircon - 2
Here's the way that the scoring works:
1) You do NOT want points... they're bad... it's like golf. Every point counts against you in the standings, so try to avoid them.
2) Points will be awarded to every contestant in the game after each episode of The Amazing Race 18. They will be awarded as the difference between where you thought this week's eliminee would finish and where the eliminee actually finished. If it is a non-elimination episode, then no points will be scored for that week, and if there is a double-elimination episode, the eliminees will be scored according to the order they were eliminated.
For example: If you think Jet & Cord will come in 5th, and they actually come in 11th, you'll receive 6 points (the difference between 11th and 5th) for that week's episode.
3) You will be given 4 penalty points every time you change your PTTE list after the first episode has aired, but it's only 4 points so change your list if you think it will help you out.
4) If you do not enter before the first episode, you will start with a score equivalent to 8 points per episode you missed.
5) I will post a few tiebreaker questions in the event of ties at the end of the season. These are important, as tiebreakers have decided the winner in seasons past! More information to follow.
If you have any questions post them in this thread or PM me.(Private Message located top right on page, larger envelope icon.) That's it for now.Post your list.Sit back and enjoy the next episode of:The Amazing Race 18
I will lock in your list at7:59 pm EDT on Sunday, March 13, 2011.Remember Daylight Savings Time!!!


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Is the 2012 cab a good production board. Im asking cause just got one with a T43K set tectonics in wait for my custom ML would this mix be competitive?
I got it for $900 complete shipping the fins pads and shipping all in mint condition used X5 did i get a deal also the fins where in 42 x 38 and i weight 65 kilos are they good for my weight i guess cause Erika rides on them also women youth champ Elena kal and my mate Jhonny


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Bikes from German company Ghost have been available in the UK for nearly a year now and they've garnered some great reviews. For 2011, the changes made to the AMR model this year – such as the addition of a stiffness-enhancing tapered head tube and press-fit bottom bracket shell – have been extended to much of the rest of the range.
UK distributors Hotlines invited us to Glentress in Scotland to check out the new bikes and put some of them through their paces on the popular 7stanes centre's icy trails. Here's the full lowdown...
The AMR is the flagship of Ghost's mountain bike range, with a trail-centre-friendly 120mm of travel, a choice of alloy ('Actinum') or carbon ('Lector') frames, and two new spec levels for 2011. All models come with a Fox 32 FIT RL fork and RP23 Boost Valve shock, apart from the basic 5700 (£1,899.99) which downgrades to a 32F RL fork and X-Fusion O2 RCX shock.
The frame was upgraded last year with a tapered head tube and press-fit BB, and that successful formula hasn't been tampered with. The shock mounts run on Enduro needle roller bearings – this is said to improve small bump sensitivity and give a very supple feel through the first part of the travel – and the 2:1 shock ratio should mean well controlled damping.
Needle roller bearings and a top-end Fox RP23 Boost Valve shock ensure supple suspension performance on the Ghost AMR
Key models include the AMR Actinum 7500 (Shimano XT, £2,399.99), Lector 7700 (same spec as 7500 but carbon front end, bar and seatpost saves 600g, £2,749.99,) and Lector 8700 (same spec as 7700 but full-carbon frame saves another 300g – claimed weight 24.5lb – £2,999.99).
We took an AMR 7500 for a spin through Spooky Woods – after fitting it with a shorter stem than the 100mm unit specced to speed up the handling – and were impressed. It's quick off the mark yet gobbles up smaller bumps with alacrity, while still holding plenty in reserve for bigger hit. We were cursing the fat grips and narrow (670mm) bar on the downhill, but these are easily changed. Handling was pleasantly neutral – as in suprise-free rather than boring – and we never felt the need for more travel.
Bikes like Ghost's AMR show that 120mm is more than enough travel for most UK trail centres
Aimed at cross-country and marathon racers, the 100mm-travel RT has been redesigned from the ground up for 2011. It's essentially a shorter-travel version of the AMR – with the same tapered head tube, press-fit BB, needle roller bearings and 2:1 ratio – but with a stronger ProPedal platform damping tune. All models are specced with flat bars and bar ends.
The RT Actinum 7500 comes with a RockShox Reba RL Air fork, Fox RP23 Boost Valve shock and Shimano XT for £2,299.99. For £100 less you can get the Lector 5700, which weighs 300g less thanks to its carbon front end, bar and post, despite some spec downgrades (X-Fusion O2 RL shock, SRAM X7, Avid Elixir 3 brakes). At £2,999.99 the Lector 9000 comes with a RockShox SID RLT fork and Fox RP23 Boost Valve shock, Shimano XT and Avid Elixir CR discs.
The RT was another bike we managed to sling a leg over, and we came away impressed. While the narrow (600mm) flat bar and bar ends mark it out as a pure cross-country racer, it feels like it has more travel than it actually does, and we were impressed with its poise and stability in the rough stuff. This was no doubt helped by its 2.2in Schwalbe Rocket Ron treads. Fit a wider bar and shorter stem, and you've got a trail centre rocket on your hands, as well as a potential race winner.
The RT may be billed as a cross-country/marathon bike but it proved sure-footed on Glentress's swoopy downhills
ASX is Ghost's entry-level full-suspension range, with 120mm of travel and the same geometry as the pricier AMR. Money is saved by using more basic tubing, a simplified linkage and a lower grade spec. The basic 3700 model (£999.99) uses the same frame as last year, while the others get a slightly tweaked chassis with tapered headset.
The ASX 3700 is a lot of bike for 1p short of £1,000, with an RST Titan Air LO fork, X-Fusion E1R Air shock, Shimano Alivio and Tektro Draco brakes. Another £250 gets you the 4900, with the new frame, an RST Titan Air SLR fork and X-Fusion O2 RLR shock, and an upgrade to Shimano Deore. At the top end, the £1,699.99 5500 gives you a Fox 32F RL fork and X-Fusion O2 RLR shock, Shimano SLX and Avid Elixir 3 discs.
With prices starting at £999.99, the ASX looks like a sorted entry-level full-susser; this is the £1,249.99 ASX 4900
SE is Ghost's entry-level hardtail range. All of the bikes come with Shimano or SRAM groupsets (including hubs), Ritchey headsets and Schwalbe tyres. The basic SE 1200 (£399.99) and 1300 (£479.99) both have frames made from plain 7005 aluminium tubes and come with V-brakes to cut costs. The more expensive models upgrade to lighter double-butted tubing and hydraulic discs. All come with 100mm-travel forks, with standard 1-1/8in rather than tapered head tubes.
Colour-matched brakes, saddles and other finishing kit gives the SE bikes a look that belies their price. Most of the models come in a choice of two colours. Key models for serious off-roaders include the SE 2000 (RST Gila ML fork, Shimano Alivio, Tektro Draco discs, £599.99), 5000 (RockShox Recon Air, Shimano Deore, Shimano 445 discs, £849.99) and 7000 (RST FirstAir SRL, 10-speed Shimano XT Dyna-Sys, Shimano 505 discs, £949.99 – or £1,049.99 with RockShox Recon Air).
SE may be Ghost's entry-level hardtail range but you wouldn't know from a distance; this is the £599.99 SE 2000
Ghost's high-end cross-country hardtails get a new frame for 2011, with a tapered head tube and press-fit BB. According to UK distributors Hotlines, the aim was to make the bikes as light and stiff as possible, while maximising comfort too. To this end, the stays are heavily ovalised (wide laterally for pedalling stiffness, slim vertically to add a hint of trail-buzz-damping flex) and skinny 27.2mm seatposts are specced throughout the range.
All models get 100mm-travel, tapered steerer forks. The range starts with the £1,599.99 HTX Actinum 7200, which comes with a RockShox Reba RL Air, 10-speed SRAM X9 and Avid Elixir 3 discs. Other key models include the carbon Lector 5800 (RockShox Reba RL Air, 10-speed Shimano XT/SLX, Avid Elixir 3, £1,899.99) and Lector 7700 (RockShox Reba RL Air and full XT, including brakes, £2,199.99).
Women's range
Ghost also have a full range of MISS bikes for women. These are essentially the same as their men's models, but with slightly shorter, more sloping top tubes, thinner grips and narrower handlebars. The MISS RT 5100 stands out, with 100mm of travel front and rear courtesy of an RST FirstAir SRL fork and X-Fusion O2 RL shock, Shimano Alivio and Tektro Draco discs, all for £999.99.
Most of Ghost's bikes are also available in MISS women's versions. The AMR MISS 5900 is £2,099.99 with Fox suspension and Shimano SLX bits
Other bikes
A revised AMR Plus – which, as the name suggests, is a longer-travel (150mm) version of the AMR – is due out later next year, along with a new 200mm-travel downhill bike that's been tested by team rider Marcus Klausmann on the World Cup circuit. This sounds like it could be a good buy, with sorted sounding geometry (64° head angle, 13.5in bottom bracket) and a four bar rear end with a high pivot location and a chain pulley idler to improve pedalling.
The frame will sell for £1,299 (with Fox DHX RC2 shock), with complete builds available for £2,399.99 ('Northshore', with RockShox Domain dual crown fork and X-Fusion Vector RC shock, Truvativ Hussefelt cranks and Avid Elixir 3 discs) or £4,299.99 ('Downhill', with Fox 40 RC2 FIT fork and DHX RC2 shock, Truvativ Holzfeller cranks, SRAM X0, Tune hubs and Avid Elixir CR brakes).
Ghost also have a range of three four-cross hardtails. The 4X Comp sounds a bargain at £599.99, with a Suntour XCM V3 MLO fork, Shimano shifting kit and Tektro Draco brakes, while the 4X Pro upgrades to a Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 fork, SRAM X5 and Avid Juicy 3s. RRP is £999.99. The top-end 4X Team is available as a frame only (triple-butted tubing, tapered head tube) for £279.99 or a complete ready-to-race bike, with RockShox Reba RL Solo fork, SRAM shifting kit and Avid Elixir 3 brakes, for £1499.99.
For more information about Ghost Bikes, visit www.ghost-bikes.de or www.hotlines-uk.com.


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February 2012 Whoops!Posted in Whoops on February 1, 2012
Mountain Explorer
My buddies and I were out wheeling at the local ORV park when we found a mud hole that easily swallowed my 381⁄2-inch Boggers. After multiple attempts of snatching the rig out of the mud with ropes, we couldn't get it to budge. Fortunately the good folks from the Mountain Explorers Off Road Club came by and used a few of their winches to pull us right out.
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This is a particularly nasty mud pit near Palmer, Alaska, in an area known as Jim Creek. Nobody made it through without winching that day, but I just had to try it anyways! I did enough winching to kill my alternator and both batteries.
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Mayor Don Wesely and the family of artist Louis Slobodkin participated in this morning's official dedication of "The Rail Joiner," a new sculpture of a young Abraham Lincoln placed this spring at the entrance of the Justice and Law Enforcement Center. The ceremony featured the unveiling of a name plaque and remarks by Mayor Wesely; Janice Driesbach, Director of the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery; and Lawrence Slobodkin, son of the sculptor.
"It is an honor to have the Slobodkin family in Lincoln to celebrate this wonderful new piece of public art," Wesely said. "Through the Pennies for Lincoln campaign, the entire community had the opportunity to be a part of this project. This ceremony gives us another chance to say thank you, especially to the school children who were a big part of the project's success."
The Pennies for Lincoln public art campaign was kicked off on Lincoln's birthday in February and helped to raise $17,500 to fund the new sculpture. "The Rail Joiner" was unveiled in May in conjunction with the opening of the Lancaster County - City of Lincoln Government Center.
Louis Slobodkin, who passed away in 1975, created "The Rail Joiner" for the 1939 World's Fair in New York. The original is now on display in a courtyard at the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. In 1996, the Slobodkin family donated the plaster cast to the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery along with the right to reproduce it. The reproduction was cast in bronze by Omaha artist Les Bruning, and the Sheldon is loaning the reproduction to the city for permanent public display.
In addition to the Mayor's Office and the Sheldon, partners in the project include the Lincoln Arts Council, the County - City Public Building Commission, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank, the Lincoln Journal Star, the Lincoln Public Schools, JCPenney, the Mill, Big K-Mart, Russ's Markets, U-Stop Convenience Shops, Valentino's of Lincoln Restaurants, Broadcast House, Clocktower Merchants and People's Natural Gas. Other major donations have come from the Rubendall Foundation and the University of Nebraska Foundation.


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guest post by Kirsty Leckie-Palmer
This New Year as you're busy flinging your glass to the heavens and toasting health, wealth, and happiness, remember to make room on your list of resolutions for a new experience. Once you've been on a ski holiday once, it's unlikely you'll change the routine if you've found a smart little resort with good snow coverage, a cosy fireside and swift access to the slopes. However, the reason we all go skiing - have you forgotten the sense of adventure? When booking your luxury ski holidays 2012, don't just blindly thrust your credit card at the old reliable destination; check out new, exciting ways to hit the snow. Remember, life is much more fun if you do something every day that scares you…
Night Skiing in Montreal
With the largest area of fully lit pistes in the world, Mont Saint-Saveur in Montreal is perfect for those skiers who are sick of a ruddy nose and the blinding glare of the hillside sun. It also has the record for having the longest ski season, running from October to June. If this isn't enough, they also have the Viking rollercoaster toboggan ride which hurtles through the trees and snow to leave you shrieking in delight – or terror - depending on whether you decide to use the optional braking mechanism mounted on the toboggan!
Heli-Skiing in Alaska
What's more exhilarating than flinging your body down a mountain? Factor in a helicopter, and some of the most remote, untouched runs in the world, and you're getting close. Located in the south-eastern side of the Chugach Mountains, Points North Heli-Adventures inc have the monopoly on the area, with over 1000 square miles of unexplored terrain. In spite of the lack of competition, they still shine globally as one of the best heli-skiing destinations on the planet. They'll arrange everything from beginners runs to fly fishing and glacier tours. You can even finish your day with fish and chips at the gloriously-dubbed Reluctant Fisherman.
Summer Skiing in California
Yes, it's possible, and not just on the dry-ski slopes. Whether you're so dedicated to honing your skills you can't bear to pack away your gear until winter or you have ambitions of training as instructor, many resorts do stay open in the summer months, and can be a lot more enjoyable with their lack of crowds and more economical tolls. With a ski season lasting from November to June, Mammoth Mountain in California has an unusual volume of snowfall, 3500 acres of mountainside, and a scenic gondola ride. What more do you need?
Indoor Skiing in Dubai
How about not being blasted by the great outdoors? There's now an entire indoor ski resort, called Ski Dubai, in the extravagant Dubai Emirates Mall. This isn't just for novices either, the 400 metre slopes boast the world's only indoor black run. There are professional instructors on hand and a quarter pipe for snowboarders. Then, blow your mind by stepping out into the blazing Emirates sunshine for a well-earned après-ski.
Photo Credits: California, Snow Tracks, Dubai
Sunday, December 18, 2011
The Quirkiest Ski of Your Life
Posted by Mark H at 7:54 PM
Labels: guest post, luxury travel
5 comments:
- Jenna Vandenberg said...
If you win big (or even moderately) at the blackjack tables you can use your winning for lift tickets at Mt. Charleston in Las Vegas.
- December 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM
- Toronto Airport Limo said...
i wish i could see your blog on my trip to dubai then i would definitely visit that skiing place there
Toronto Airport Limo
- December 20, 2011 at 2:45 AM
- Sherry said...
The night skiing sounds crazy! I'm not much of a skier, but the toboggan sounds like fun!
- January 8, 2012 at 9:32 PM
- Toronto limo service said...
why didn't i came across about this indoor skiing on my visit to dubai. next time for sure will go there
Toronto limo service
- February 3, 2012 at 1:39 AM
- Mark H said...
@jenna: Somehow I never assocaite skiing with Las Vegas
@toronto limo: I didn't see the skiing place when I first went to Dubai either.
@sherry: I've tried night skiing once and I love the idea of everything around you being dark and the skies sparkling with stars.
- February 4, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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Run to the Moon
In the past a man dressed in an astronaut's suit would meet runners as they finished the "Run to the Moon" 5K race, this year a real NASA astronaut will greet the participants.
"Definitely the biggest change this year is something that has been in the works for about a year-and-a-half now is getting an astronaut to not only come to the race but come to museum itself," race organizer Amy Kentner said. "Gregory Johnson is coming July 20 and July 21 to really support the museum, but we are very excited to have him be part of the run.
"We are really pleased to have him and he feels it as a privilege to help with a run in the hometown of his hero, Neil Armstrong," she said.
Johnson, who retired as a colonel with the U.S. Air Force, is a veteran of two space flights. He served on two Endeavor shuttle flights including serving as pilot of the last Endeavor flight from May 16 to June 1, 2011.
Born in South Ruislip, Middlesex, United Kingdom, Johnson graduated from Park Hills High School, now Fairborn High School, in 1980. He earned his bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1984 and a master's degree in flight structures engineering from Columbia University in 1985.
During a recent visit to Wapakoneta, Johnson signed all 166 awards to be given to race winners in each of the age divisions and is available at the race to sign "Run to the Moon" shirts for people who have pre-registered for the race.
The former 5K race has added a second distance race for the second consecutive year. This year, a 10K race becomes part of the race structure, a year after a 1-mile fun run was instituted for the race.
"The 1-mile fun run is really to promote the family being able to run together or at least here at the same event," Kentner said. "It also helps children get excited about running and to see the benefits of healthy living which includes exercise."
The idea came to her because too many runs she attends leaves the children and other family members behind and this lets them participate in a distance they can enjoy. The 1-mile fun run is free.
All the runs start and finish on Saturday, July 21, at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum. The 10K race starts at 8:15 a.m., the 5K race starts at 8:30 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run starts at 9:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to pick up their race packet from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 20, or they can pick it up on the morning of the race.
Kentner noted the race continues to grow as does the number of participants.
Through the years, they have added a free snack. This year each participant receives a Moon Pie, while in past years they have received space ice cream and other treats, including TANG, the drink of early astronauts.
Participants also receive complimentary entry into the Armstrong Air & Space Museum, space-themed music, approximately 40 space facts and recordings of Apollo and shuttle missions along the race.
"I think it is not just a race, but an experience," Kentner said. "When we look at the race, we look at the entire event itself and we try to build on the space theme.
"I think one of the best things the museum provides for the race is the bib actually gets you in free to the museum so you can really learn about space from the first person to walk on the moon to present day," she said. "The neat thing we have had this year is some national exposure with an article in Runner's World magazine showcasing the good things we are doing here in Wapakoneta."


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Lots and lots to do. Moving house is exciting, but also a little overwhelming!
Job hunting/interviewing, buying essential furniture (and building some of it), finding our way around and battling adverse weather and sickness.
Something's gotta give and for now that is blogging. When I can do it justice again I'll be back!


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Theme-Park Thrills
This summer's new theme-park attractions are throwing the average roller coaster for a loop by incorporating high-tech 4-D animation, rock and roll, and even America's real first family, the Simpsons. Cowabunga, dude!
Simpsons Ride
At Universal Studios in Orlando and southern California, you enter the Simpsons Ride through the mouth of a 28-foot-tall Krusty the Clown, then join Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie for a trip through Krusty's theme park, Krustyland. Other favorite characters, such as Moe, Apu, and Sideshow Bob, make guest appearances throughout. simpsonsride.com.
The Dark Knight Coaster
On the new Batman-themed coaster at Six Flags in Gurnee, Ill., and Jackson, N.J., you zip through a half dozen 180-degree hairpin turns. The highlight, though, is a plunge into pitch darkness during a pursuit by the Joker. sixflags.com.
Toy Story Mania!
You wear 3-D glasses and aim for targets using spring-action guns on this midway-inspired ride at Disneyland and Walt Disney World (the goal is to finish with a high score). Thanks to 4-D effects, you'll even feel objects whizzing past you. disneyparks.com.
Hersheypark, in Hershey, Pa., has a new ride that isn't for the faint of heart: Fahrenheit is an inverted-loop roller coaster that sends you plummeting down a 97-degree drop. That makes it the steepest dip at an amusement park in the U.S. hersheypark.com.
Led Zeppelin–The Ride
The first rock-and-roll park, Hard Rock Park, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has more than 50 music-related rides. The Led Zeppelin coaster, timed to "Whole Lotta Love," boasts onboard audio, six inversions, and a 120-foot-tall loop. hardrockpark.com.


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OK. I'm gonna try another instant post. Cuz that's what's great about blogging, right? Spontaneity! I don't even know if that's spelled right! And away we go! Remember kids, unlike many of the posts here, this one isn't written out beforehand, it's just typed right in to the blogger template thingy whachamacallit.
Right. So people have been asking me to write about the whole Rule of the Universe thing. Like, hey Brad, what's up with that whole "Rule of the Universe" thing you always talk about? If it's rules, why don't you make us a list so we can know if we're doing good things or bad things?
Jeez, I hope there's no one out there waiting for a list of do's and don't's from me. At any rate, the Rule of the Universe isn't like that. It's subtle. But at the same time it's not obscure or hidden. It's as overt as gravity or electro-magnetism. In fact, things like gravity and electro-magnetism are also manifestations of the Rule of the Universe.
It's the same as what they call Dharma. Only the word Dharma is getting so over-used, it's become almost worthless anymore. I mean look at what the people who make the TV show LOST are doing with it. I like the show, though this season's been fairly lame. But I can tell those guys have some weird-ass ideas about Dharma. And I'll bet you dollars to doughnuts the resolution to the mystery of the island is gonna be based on some hokey, half-baked version of some kind of Buddhism. And I'll puke all over it like I did with the resolution to the X-Files which also blew dead donkeys. Why can't these guys come up with cool resolutions for their shows like Patrick McGoohan did with The Prisoner? I also realized the other day why big budget "tent pole" movies always suck. I'm at this meeting, talking to a producer guy about doing an Ultraman movie and he's telling me how it works with the kind of bazillion dollar sci-fi action superhero flicks like he wants to make. And it hits me why they're always bad. It's because nobody who makes those movies really wants to make them. I mean like no one was dying to make a Spiderman film or a Superman film or whatever -- no matter what their press releases say. They did it because it was the highest paying job they could get. People in those positions will give it their all and produce very high quality work from a technical standpoint (and this goes for things like writing, directing & acting as well as special effects, there is also technique involved). But at the core there's just nothing, nothing except people working for a paycheck. There's nobody trying to say anything, to make some point, to communicate.
Anyway, I digress. Because this is an instant post. What were we talking about? Oh yeah. The Rule of the Universe. Did I say it was like gravity yet? Because it is. OK. I'll try to give some examples. Like, OK, like say you're riding a bike. You have an intuitive understanding of what it takes to keep from falling over and you do it. It's kind of like that.
Some overt and obvious examples would be like the way you feel guilty if you steal something or cheat on your boyfriend. You're sensing that you've violated the Rule of the Universe. Now I know you're probably thinking there are some people who don't feel guilt (or whatever you want to call that feeling, "guilt" is probably too loaded a word. Whatever). But I doubt it. I don't think such people exist, or ever have, or ever will. BUT there are people who are very, very, very good at shouting down those feelings with their own thoughts and justifications.
The thing about thought is that you can use it to justify ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING. There is nothing at all so heinous or horrible that you can't twist your thoughts around to make seem right. One of the scariest things I ever saw in my practice was my own ability to do exactly that. You think it's just Nazis and child molesters and members of the NRA and people like that who can justify whatever horrible thing they desire to do? Ha! You are A FOOL!!! Anyway, that's why thought is a lousy way to judge right and wrong. You just know what's right or wrong without thinking about it at all.
The purpose of Zazen is to allow you to learn to quiet down enough to sense that intuition that is always there. The more you do the practice, the better you'll get. No one ever gets perfect at it. Even the early Buddhist sutras talk about Buddha facing Mara, the force of evil, all throughout his life. This is just a metaphorical way of showing that he too could be fooled by his own thoughts.
So the Rule of the Universe has nothing to do with any list of do's and don't's. Although there are certain things that are almost always don't's. This is why Buddhists vow to follow the Ten Precepts. Things like stealing, killing, lying and all that almost always get you in trouble. Though there are times when even doing these things would be in accordance with the Rule of the Universe. But those times are so rare, it's expected that, should such an occassion arise, your practice will be strong enough to allow you to see what needs doing.
That's really about all there is to it. I know I put a chapter about the Ten Precepts in Hardcore Zen. So some of these same ideas are expressed in there, too.
Y'know another thing I was thinking of today that's just sort of random is this. When you're doing Zazen, it's best not to think, "I've been at this 30 minutes -- or 2 days -- or 5 weeks -- or whatever it happens to be -- and if this goes on any longer I'm gonna die." If you go to a retreat, there'll come a time during the sittings that you will feel like this. The only way to handle it its to just forget about how long you've been doing it up till now. Don't worry about the accumulation of time. Just sit NOW. And no matter how many times you have to get back to that, just get back to it.
Anyway, I should go make some dinner. Have fun!
Remember, Zazen at Hill St. Center tomorrow morning -- please show up if you're around, we'll go have yummy Hare Krishna food after -- and a new Suicide Girls article debuting at 12PM Pacific Time.


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Alliant task order calls for systems engineering, network integration and configuration
General Dynamics Corp. will provide IT to the Defense Department under a five-year Alliant contract task order worth $122 million if all options are exercised.
General Dynamics Information Technology will support the U.S. Army Europe headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany, and its associated staff elements and organizations as part of the USAREUR Theater Warfighter Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) program, according to a company announcement today.
As part of the task order, the company will provide systems engineering, network integration and configuration, Battle Command Systems support, IT knowledge management, Microsoft SharePoint support, video teleconferencing and Web development.
GDIT also will perform logistics, training, planning and exercises support.
The majority of work will be performed at USAREUR headquarters, at other sites in Germany and at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo.
The award continues General Dynamics' nearly 40 years of uninterrupted support to the USAREUR mission, the announcement said.
General Dynamics Corp., of Falls Church, Va., ranks No. 6 on Washington Technology's 2010 Top 100 list of the largest federal government contractors.
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But Jakey's so close!
Rachel McAdams will be spending the summer in France. She'll be filming a Woody Allen movie with Marion Cotillard. Girlcrush overload, non? Oh and Owen Wilson is involved too. Today however Rachel was spotted in Toronto, out for lunch with her dad. Of course Toronto. Always Toronto. LA is not Rachel's scene. When she's not working, she's at home. Taking the bus. Riding her bike. Walking. Not inviting sycophants to live inside her ass.
But Montreal is only an hour flight away.
And Jakey's in Montreal.
McJakey obviously did not happen after the Oscars.
But there's time. McGosling didn't happen overnight either.
Anyway, after shooting the Woody Allen feature, Rachel is supposed to head right into a new Terrence Malick movie with Christian Bale and Javier Bardem. Considering that Malick takes YEARS to finish his movies, and that Tree of Life is still not complete, and he's still messing with it, I'm wondering if that projected autumn start date might be a little fluid. Maybe by then Jakey's summer fling with Isabel Lucas will be over. Maybe that's when he'll call.
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AV equipment is a broad description of tens of thousands of audio visual products that are manufactured to accomplish a nearly infinite number of services. Virtually every one of them is designed to be an element of a planned AV solution. To accomplish the desired end result often requires a symphony of talents and expertise; a coordinated, planned orchestration of skills all brought together by a common vision for a singular purpose.
Whether the project is for a temporary purpose or a permanent AV solution many of the same skills are required for a successful result.
This AV Services Directory will be an asset to you as you plan your next audio visual project. Additional information about the skills specific to each Service Provider group is provided on the specific search pages but this overview will get you headed in the right direction.
Virtually every AV project requires AV equipment and these are the folks that are authorized and trained by the manufacturers to advise and guide you to the right choices for each application. They have invested in the training and support structure necessary to ensure you will be purchasing the right product for your needs that will deliver optimum performance.
Many manufacturers augment their direct sales efforts or, in some cases, rely solely on distributors to bring their products to the marketplace. Distributors primarily provide their services to authorized dealers. They usually provide training, sales and marketing assistance, inventory stocking, invoicing and collection services on behalf of the manufacturer.
When your need is short term for a specific application it is likely going to be more cost effective to rent the technology you'll need rather than purchase it. The companies listed in our AV Rental Providers directory will likely be able to provide the services you'll need to serve your needs from AV equipment rental to operators, delivery and pick up as well as emergency service or support.
If making a solution out of a lot of boxes is your goal these are the companies that can do the job. They are experts at understanding the application, coordinating the resources, bringing to bear the talents and orchestrating the project. When it needs to be done right you can trust these experts.
Many dealers take delivering AV solutions to the next level. In addition to being authorized and trained to help in the selection of the right product for the purpose they have invested in developing the skills necessary to design and build a turn-key solution. When you need more than just a product these are the organizations you can rely on to deliver it all.
Like any mechanical or electronic device AV equipment is most reliable and performs at optimum levels when it is maintained regularly and properly. Without reasonable care you can be assured it will fail to perform at the most critical of times. These organizations have the experience and knowledge to reduce the likely hood of such events.
When making the right impression and delivering the message in way that the audience will truly remember is critical you should consider the services of an expert steeped in the art of producing such events. There organizations will help you deliver a memorable message with impact.
Custom software programming is often the only practical solution when looking to solve that unique business application or challenge. These companies have the experience to help you whatever your need.
Business consultants are typically experts in their field of knowledge and bring considerable experience to helping businesses improve their processes. Consultants also provide a valuable outsider's perspective which can bring insight into hidden problems within a company's day-to-day operations.
The category is broadly applied to organizations that can aid in the design, set up, production, transportation and delivery of the services required to stage a successful event whether it be a single meeting or a multi-city or multi-national road show. These are the experts who can assist in the all aspects of the audio visual project from planning to logistics.
These service organizations focus specifically on the design aspects of an AV project. They generally provide consultation, design, suggested products and project drawings which are then submitted to System Integrators for completion.
Because independent installers do not have exclusive ties to one manufacturer or dealer, they can offer a variety of solutions for the project at hand. In addition, they often work flexible hours which can translate into faster install times.
Many AV projects incorporate sophisticated control solutions that require advanced programming. These organizations specialize in that aspect of an AV solution.
Like Distributors, Independent Representatives are utilized by manufacturers to augment their direct sales efforts and in some cases is their sole solution to ensure that their products are known to the dealer community. Typically they do provide product training, marketing and sales assistance. However, Independent Representatives do not stock inventory nor do they perform invoicing and collection services.
From software to consulting; from accounting to sales management these business matter experts can assist you and your business to improve operations, trim excess overhead, streamline processes and bring business tools to bear to your particular need.
If you want to put on a real show and impress everyone these organizations are the ones to work with. They know how to bring the glitz and glamour to the message or the event. They know camera angles and image magnification. They know pyrotechnics and lighting. For the big show at the big event these are the resources you need.


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Production of the Mustang started in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964 and the car was presented to the public on April 17, 1964 at the New york city World's Fair. It is Ford's 3rd earliest nameplate currently in production. Initial sales forecasts forecasted less than 100,000 devices for the very first year. This mark was exceeded in 3 months from rollout. Another 318,000 would be sold throughout the model year (a record), and in its very first eighteen months, more than one million Mustangs were constructed.
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All these were VIN-identified as 1965 models, however numerous modifications were made at the traditional opening of the new model year (start August 1964), including the addition of back-up lights on some models, the introduction of generators to replace generators, and an upgrade of the V8 engine from 260 cu in to 289 cu in. In the case of at least some six-cylinder Mustangs fitted with the 101 hp 170 cu in Falcon engine, the rush into production included some unusual quirks, such as a horn ring bearing the 'Ford Falcon' logo design underneath a trim ring emblazoned with 'Ford Mustang.' These attributes made enough distinction to warrant classification of the 121,538 earlier ones as "1964 1/2" model-year Mustangs, a distinction that has endured with perfectionists. Mustangs For Sale in Beaver City NE are easy to find now with online shopping.
The 1973 OPEC oil embargo brought with it more rigid pollution laws and the desire for fuel-efficiency. This was also the first time in vehicle history that the Huge 3 were having to compete with imports. The brand-new Mustang II was smaller than the very first variation but, due to the added equipment required to fulfill new United States emission and safety policies, was heavier than the very first model. Efficiency was reduced and in the first year just 385,993 cars were sold.
2nd generation Mustangs for sale in Beaver City NE were available in between 1974 and 1978 and readily available in a coupe and hatchback variation. 1979 the Mustang was revamped a 3rd time. This time it was based upon the bigger Fox platform and the interior was really large enough for 4 people. The trunk was bigger and so was the engine bay. The body designs readily available consisted of a coupe, hatchback and in 1983 a convertible. In 1979 the 3rd generation Mustang functioned as an Indianapolis 500 rate vehicle and Ford developed 10,478 commemorative replicas. The 3rd generation Mustangs were produced from 1979 to 1982.


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The many lies contained in Michael Moore's contemptible Fahrenheit 9/11 have been well documented. Here's another one:
The [Bloomington, Ill.] Pantagraph newspaper in central Illinois has sent a letter to[Michael] Moore and his production company, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., asking Moore to apologize for using what the newspaper says was a doctored front page in the film, the paper reported Friday. It also is seeking compensatory damages of $1.
A scene early in the movie that shows newspaper headlines related to the legally contested presidential election of 2000 included a shot of The Pantagraph's Dec. 19, 2001, front page, with the prominent headline: "Latest Florida recount shows Gore won election."
The paper says that headline never appeared on that day. It appeared in a Dec. 5, 2001, edition, but the headline was not used on the front page. Instead, it was found in much smaller type above a letter to the editor, which the paper says reflects "only the opinions of the letter writer."
That's not just misleading, it's outright fraud. And it is typical of Moore, the Democratic Party's intellectual leader. It also relates to the moment when the Democratic Party went off the rails. Every recount that was done in Florida showed President Bush winning. Moore couldn't come up with a real headline, so he had to fabricate one. Yet there are millions of Democrats who believe this absurd propaganda. It is a very sad situation, and a sad come-down for a once-great political party.
DEACON adds: Excellent post, Rocket Man. For an honorable exception to the Democratic adoration of Moore, see this book review on the DLC's web site called "Michael Moore's truth problem." Via Instapundit.


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Journey of the Cross
Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Spiritually moving and revealing in its depiction of the Passion of Christ is an effective description of Journey of the Cross, a seasonal exhibit prepared by Mosaic Connection. Through works created by local artists, this display will offer an opportunity to walk in Jesus' footsteps during the final week of His life and will provide a closer look at the price of His sacrifice. Mosaic Connection invites visitors to travel on a spiritual journey through 14 stations representing Christ's moments in the Garden of Gethsemane, through His trial and persecution, and to the cross. The journey concludes in a life-sized likeness of Jesus' tomb, constructed according to information provided by a team of biblical and archaeological historians. Non-denominational, the exhibit involves a varied visual arts media collection along with a moving audio track and offers a beautiful way to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the Resurrection. Journey is open to the public and this year's venue will be Emanuel Old Stone Church, 6000 Congress Road, Wooster. The exhibit will be set up in the bowels of their 150 year old building which will lend itself nicely to the desired atmosphere. The dates are Holy Week which begins on Palm Sunday (March 24) and goes through Easter Sunday (March31). Hours are Sundays from noon to 4:00p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. and 6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Private group times (for Bible studies, youth groups, or others) may be scheduled by contacting Melody Kirby by phone (330-264-0037) or Internet (email@example.com). Kirby suggests that due to the nature of the exhibit, it may not be suitable for younger children. Additional information about Mosaic Connection and the Journey of the Cross exhibit can be found at http://www.MosaicConnection.org.
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Rohit can be a good finisher: Dhoni
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today praised his batsmen for a stellar performance but reserved special praise for the talented Rohit Sharma, who he thinks can become a good finisher.india Updated: Mar 18, 2012 23:22 IST
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday praised his batsmen for a stellar performance but reserved special praise for the talented Rohit Sharma, who he thinks can become a good finisher.
India chased down a target of 330 set by Pakistan in the fifth ODI of the Asia Cup. Virat Kohli (183) was the star of the show recording his third ODI century in the last four matches.
Kohli's two hundred run stand, first with Sachin Tendulkar (133) and then with Rohit (172) were crucial for the win. Tendulkar scored 52 while Rohit hit an impressive 68.
"They (Pakistan) batted brilliantly, we used eight bowlers. Sachin and Virat batted brilliantly, Rohit can be a good finisher. Kohli was brilliant. Once you cross 300 it's difficult irrespective of how flat the pitch is, we did it in Hobart," Dhoni said in the post-match conference.
For the second match running Indian bowlers were plundered for runs. Though Dhoni said that the Indian bowlers did not lack talent but needed to learn how to handle pressure.
"We've got the talent in the bowling department also. It's about how you handle pressure, they will learn from games like these," he said.
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq too praised Kohli and said that his innings was the best he had seen in his career.
"Excellent innings by Kohli. Credit goes to their batsmen, it's easy out there under lights, 329 is still a good score. The best innings (Kohli) I have ever seen," said Misbah.
A modest Kohli praised Rohit and said that he would rate this innings alongside the match when he scored 133 as India chased down Sri Lanka's target of 321 in 36.4 overs.
"I still can't believe what happened out there honestly. I'm really satisfied. We were waiting for these 3-4 overs of 15-20 runs. I'm a fan of Rohit Sharma, love watching him bat. I would rate this knock and Hobart equally. To be able to chase 330 against this bowling is satisfying," said Kohli.
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Veteran driver Brandy Baker captured two wins to highlight Lancaster Super Speedway action Saturday night.
In the Montgomery Towing Super Stock main event, Brandy Baker and Brent Hodges held the front row. When the green flag dropped, Baker, Brent Hodges, Andy Hodges and Joseph Engelbrecht roared into turn one battling for the lead.
Exiting turn two, Baker and Brent Hodges battled for the lead.
As the laps ticked off, it became a two-car show for the lead as Baker led, with Hodges pressuring him hard.
The USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour, featuring the Sprint Cars, invade the Lancaster Super Speedway half-mile on Saturday night.
The Sprint Cars, presented By K&N Filters, are always a fan favorite at LSS due to the speeds they have down the long straightaways into the turns.
One driver known as Lancaster Super Speedway's most popular Sprint Car driver is Eric Riggins Jr.
Riggins has the big half-mile track figured out pretty well.
After Mother Nature dominated the last two weeks at Lancaster Super Speedway, area race fans and drivers were ready to see some dirt fly at the half-mile oval.
Ricky Greene captured the first main event of the busy night in the SECA Crate Sportsman Division.
After qualifying from two weeks ago, Jeffrey McGuirt, "The Red Rocket," and Travis Payne were on the front row.
Payne bolted to the early lead and left McGuirt and the rest of the field to battle for second.
Lancaster Super Speedway officials are hoping to dodge the track's biggest nemesis this season.
Rain has had an impact on LSS racing action the last two weeks, and the track officials are hoping for clear weather for the first race in April.
Lancaster Super Speedway will be hosting a full racing card Saturday night.
The April 2 lineup has three make-up main events from Saturday, March 19 when they were rained out.
Rain washed out action at Lancaster Super Speedway on Saturday and LSS owner Doug McManus has decided to move the March 26 program to April 2.
The card Saturday night has three make-up main events from Saturday, March 19 when those events were also a weather victim.
Super Stock paying $1,000 to win, Crate Sportsman $1,000 and Extreme 4 $500 will be making up their main events this week.
On April 2, the regular racing program has the SECA Crate Late Models, Super Stock, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Vintage and Extreme 4.
Lancaster Super Speedway will host an exciting night of racing Saturday at the half-mile dirt oval.
The LSS racing card has three make-up main events from last Saturday night when the racing action was rained out at the track.
The reset action this week has the Super Stock paying $1,000 to win, Crate Sportsman $1,000 and Extreme 4 $500.
The main events Saturday include the SECA Crate Late Models, Super Stock, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Vintage and Extreme 4.
Admission is $25 for the pits and $12 for the grandstands.
The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series headlined racing action, with Ross Bailes taking the coveted checkers at Lancaster Super Speedway on Saturday night.
The Carolina Clash was the featured race for the inaugural Palmetto State Championship at the dirt oval.
Chris "Smokey" Madden captured the pole, setting a new track record of 18.219.
At the green, Madden and hometown favorite, "The Rock Hill Bad Boy," Ben Watkins battled for the lead entering turn one.
The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series highlights the inaugural Palmetto State Championship at Lancaster Super Speedway on Saturday night.
The Super Late Model Series winner earns $5,000 with the checkers.
The LSS racing card includes the Super Stock, SECA Crate Sportsman and Renegades paying $1,000 to win each division. The Extreme 4 Division pays $500 for the win.
Lancaster Super Speedway hosts the inaugural Palmetto State Championship, headlining the night of racing will be the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series paying $5,000 to win Saturday night.
Along with the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series, the support divisions running Saturday night include the Super Stock, SECA Crate Sportsman and Renegade paying $1,000 to win in each division.
The Extreme 4 Division will pay $500 to win.
Lancaster Super Speedway will be in high gear for track activity with family fun Saturday.
The day opens with the annual LSS car show presented by Swankyville, Carolina Legacy All-Star Cheering Leading and Faith Funderburke Realty.
The car show starts at 10 a.m. and closes at 2 p.m.
All race cars and mud bog trucks need to be entered by 11 a.m. and judging begins at 11:30.
Division sponsors for the car show are the following:
Kenaki Karate – Crate Sportsman
High Rollers Tower – Renegade
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