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You how people say writing is a solitary profession? Well, for the most part, they're right … it is. But for me, I'm lucky enough to have some amazing writer friends spread out across the globe … and one of those friends happens to be the crazy-talented author Liz Grace Davis.
Liz and I first met a few years ago (or, in author speak: many books ago) when we both were active members of a forum for writers. We've exchanged, oh, only about a thousand e-mails since then and today I am absolutely thrilled to be part of the launch of her new cover for her amazing novel Chocolate Aftertaste.
Nora Darkin's life has never been her own, but that's about to change, and what she finds on the other side will taste a lot like sweet freedom.
Aidan Darkin, a wealthy entrepreneur, has controlled his daughter, Nora, since the death of his wife years prior. Nora never thought to question the decisions he made for her, always believing he knew best. But trust comes with a price, and for Nora, the sacrifice is her own happiness.
On the eve of Nora's wedding, confronted with a truth that will change everything and a betrayal that will fracture the life she's always known, she will do the unthinkable—defy her father and make her escape.
On her own for the first time, Nora makes the quaint country town of Dreara, known for its extraordinary chocolate, her temporary home. Faced with choosing for herself for the first time in her life, Nora sets out to capture her own independence, to fall in love for the right reasons with a man of her own choosing, and embark on a journey that will fulfill her soul—even if that means risking it all, and losing more than she ever imagined.
But even a place known for its chocolate doesn't offer Nora the sweet beginning she'd hoped for.
In celebration of new cover, Liz (together with the team at Grapevine Book Tours) is offering an incredible giveaway. One lucky winner will have the chance to snag this "sweet" swag.
• Print copy of Chocolate Aftertaste + postcard
• $10 Amazon/B&N gift card + eBook copy of eBook copy of backlist novel, Tangi's Teardrops, or an ARC copy ofHoneysuckle and Jasmine
• eBook copy of eBook copy of backlist novel, Tangi's Teardrops, or ARC copy of Honeysuckle and Jasmine + keychain+ postcard
• eBook copy of eBook copy of backlist novel, Tangi's Teardrops, or an ARC copy of Honeysuckle and Jasmine +postcard + pen
**Enter Liz's Sweet Giveaway **
Liz Grace Davis grew up in Angola, Namibia, South Africa and Germany. She now lives with her husband and daughter in Vienna, Austria. Her travels had offered her the opportunity to gather useful material, from both her own experiences and those of others. She is a firm believer that memories, both good and bad, are worth cherishing. The roads travelled lead people to who they are today.
As a result, she enjoys breathing new life into some of those experiences and sprinkling them with snippets born of her imagination, to write fiction novels. Liz's aim as a writer is to both thrill and inspire readers.
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According to media reports, Imran Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) has finally woke up and found sometime from good for nothing Geo bashing to put some light on North Waziristan bombing issue.
According to DAWN:
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Tuesday said it appears as if a conspiracy is being hatched to detach North Waziristan from the country and vowed to bring the matter to Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif's notice, DawnNews reported.
Briefing the media after attending a meeting of the party's core committee here, he said that he will meet with the army chief and appeal to him to stop the military offensive in North Waziristan.
The PTI chief said he witnessed similar situation in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) during the military operation before it was detached from rest of the country in 1971.
In past few days, army used heavy jet and gunship helicopter bombings over civilian population which resulted in the deaths of dozens of innocent people including kids.
Good to see him at least waking up on the issue even if a bit too late.
As far as smelling conspiracy to detach N Waziristan is concerned, I think its a bit too late. The option of detachment now looks perfectly moral and logical especially when populations in settled areas of Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore sided with the mercenary army in their merciless bombings over civilians in tribal areas.
It will still be interesting to see if IK is really going to do something about these bombings or is he just giving a false hope to the people affected by these bombings?


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The younger of Lord Tully's two daughters, Lysa was pretty and full of hope as young woman, when she was wed to the much older Lord Jon Arryn to seal an alliance against the Targaryens during Robert's rebellion. Her hopes came to nothing, as she had multiple miscarriages and found life with the elderly Lord Arryn—old enough to be her grandfather—difficult. She did finally have one child, the sickly boy Robin Arryn.
Her crowning glory is her auburn hair, which she keeps long, but she has grown stout and florid over the years and through her disappointments. She has a flightly and perhaps paranoid disposition, rarely able to keep her emotions in check.
The actress cast for the role is 6-8 years older than Lysa as described in the books. More notably, she is certainly slimmer. Her son's name has been changed from Robert (in honor of the king, who was fostered by Lord Arryn) to Robin, to reduce the chance for viewer confusion.


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In most races, those who take an early lead can expect to be in contention to win at the end. So executives at Hess Corp. must be wondering what happened to their frontrunner position in the race to open a new liquefied natural gas terminal in the region.
In most races, those who take an early lead can expect to be in contention to win at the end. So executives at Hess Corp. must be wondering what happened to their frontrunner position in the race to open a new liquefied natural gas terminal in the region. Hess, along with development partner Poten & Partners, showed up more than five years ago with plans to build an LNG import terminal at an old oil tank farm in Fall River. The Weaver's Cove Energy project was among the first in a wave of LNG proposals as developers looked to capitalize on a surge in natural-gas prices and demand. Construction is now under way on Excelerate's offshore terminal in Massachusetts Bay that could go online by the end of the year. A massive onshore LNG port in New Brunswick is more than halfway done that will provide gas to New England as well as Canada after its 2008 completion date. Suez - the French company that owns the Distrigas LNG terminal in Everett, the only operating terminal in the region - is pursuing its own plans to open an offshore facility here in 2009. The Weaver's Cove proposal, meanwhile, is still stuck on the drawing board. Despite receiving a key Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval in 2005, the project remains mired in a tangled web of lawsuits, regulatory issues and political ire. The latest blow came in the past few days when the Coast Guard declined to approve the project, ruling that the proposed travel route for the Weaver's Cove ships would be too unsafe. A spokesman said Weaver's Cove would definitely appeal. But would that be a wise move for Hess, which increasingly risks coming too late to the market? Northeast Gas Association CEO Tom Kiley says about a dozen LNG terminals have been proposed for the Northeast. If the market gets saturated, many of those projects will fall by the wayside. Kiley says it's tough to know how many LNG projects the region can support, but he says there's still room for another onshore terminal. Massachusetts politicians have trumpeted the arrival of an offshore LNG supply as a way of keeping the tankers away from dense population centers. But industry experts say an onshore terminal offers one key advantage: its ability to allow gas to be stored and trucked in liquid form for release on freezing days when demand is at its peak. Henry Lee, natural resources program director at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, says an onshore terminal is more valuable than an offshore one. The ability to release gas quickly in a cold snap provides a crucial edge, Lee says, especially since New England's pipeline capacity is not big enough to meet the gas demands here in extremely cold weather. Offshore LNG tankers will be able to vary the flow of gas at Excelerate's connection into the pipeline system based on the demand. But Lee says it's considerably easier to respond on particularly chilly days by storing LNG in tanks onshore. The Weaver's Cove spokesman says the Fall River project would play a crucial role on those cold winter days - and its developers will continue to pursue the project, despite the controversy and competition the project faces. The latest Coast Guard ruling may not have put Hess completely out of the race yet. But it certainly has put the company even further behind. Jon Chesto, business editor of The Patriot Ledger, may be reached at email@example.com.


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My Zombie Easter Egg weekend.
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Just a few ;) Just because you're in a car2go doesn't mean nobody can see you. Our members are subject to the traffic police as much as anybody else. As you share vehicles with other members, we thank you for remembering the following guidelines:
Of course! But please keep them in a pet carrier, so that other members won't find hairs or dirt in the car. Unfortunately, animals without a pet carrier may not travel in a car2go.
Yes. All car2go vehicles are covered by liability insurance. These fees are already covered in our prices.
Nope. All you pay is a one-time validation fee when you first register for car2go. This fee will be charged to your default payment profile. After that, you only pay for the trips you make.
Yes. You can cancel a reservation without any charges using the car2go app. Please note that you can reserve the same car2go only once within 2 hours.
In Germany, Austria, Netherlands, and Italy, you can drive car2go to and from the airport for an airport fee. Enjoy special reserved carsharing parking spots at the airport where you can park for free. Just landed? Reserve a car2go the moment you land and pick it up at the carsharing parking area. The airport fee ranges from 4,90 € to 12 €. Learn more about the airport fees on your dedicated city page.
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If a Home Area includes more than one town, it's possible to start your trip in one town and end it in another. For example, in the Stuttgart Home Area, you can start your trip in Böblingen and end it in Esslingen without extra fees.
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No. You may not use car2go to drive to another country. Leaving the country will result in a fine. You may leave the Home Area temporarily to visit other cities within the country as long as you start and end your trip in the same Home Area.
With car2go, you can park for free in legal, public street parking, but parking conditions will vary by location. Please check your dedicated city page for complete parking information:
Well, okay, but on 3 conditions:
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3. You return the car2go to a legal public street parking.
Yes. Sometimes you just want to drop by somewhere for a quick errand. To make a stopover, i.e. to park without ending rental, just lock the car2go and take the key with you. The rental only ends if you return the key to the card holder. As long as the rental is running, the minute rate will apply.
Sorry, due to technical reasons we are unable to change the payment profile after the invoice has been issued. Please check your payment profiles carefully and correct these if necessary.
Yes. Using the car2go app, you can easily find and reserve a car2go for 20 minutes (15 minutes in France) for free. You can reserve 1 vehicle at a time and you can reserve the same vehicle every 2 hours. This is in keeping with the spirit of the car2go community, which shares all its vehicles.
car2go is currently available in several European Union (EU) countries and in North America.
You can use your car2go account in other EU countries, but only if you're using a credit card as your payment method. Please note that other EU countries may have different prices and terms and conditions. To use your car2go account in a new EU country, you must accept the terms and conditions of that country.
To use car2go in North America, you must register for a new account. For legal and technical reasons, it's not possible to have one account that rules them all. (It would be cool, though.) This means that if you're roaming, you must log out of your EU account and into your North American account to view separate trip and payment details.
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If you're in a car2go, you can always call Customer Support using the in-car navigation system. Our Customer Support Hotline can also be found in the car2go app under "Help."
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To prevent identity theft and fraud, names can't be changed online. To change your name, fill in the Name Change Form PDF (DE, AT, IT, NL, ES, FR) and email a scanned copy to Customer Support. Attach a copy of your marriage certificate, civil partnership certificate or name change certificate.
You can pay with your credit card or with SEPA Direct Debit (currently only accepted in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands). You can also easily switch between payment profiles if you use car2go for both private and business purposes.
With car2go for business, now anyone can make their next business trip using the car2go app. To use car2go for business, company employees first need to have their own private car2go accounts. car2go offers two options for distinguishing between private and business trips: Business Profile (travel expenses) and Business Account (monthly collective invoice). To learn more, contact car2go for businessin your country.
When you register, you'll be asked to set a unique 4-digit car2go PIN that you will use for each trip. This PIN cannot be changed. You can always retrieve your PIN using your car2go app. An SMS containing your PIN will be sent to your mobile phone number.
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Charging an electric car2go is fun and -- dare we say -- addictive:
In Germany:
1. Locate a charging station near you using the in-car navigation system.
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3. Find the charging cable in the trunk. Connect the car to the station.
4. If everything works correctly, the green LED above the car's charging socket will light up.
5. Return the car key and charging card. End your trip.
In France:
1. Look for an available Autolib' charging station (green light illuminated on the top of the station). Be careful not to confuse charging stations for parking stations!
2. Lift the lid on the station.
3. Take out the charging cable from the trunk and use it to connect the car to the charging station.
4. Return the car key. End your trip. Voilà !
In the Netherlands:
1. Find a charging station using the app.
2. Find the charging card in the key card holder inside the car.
3. Take out the charging cable from the trunk of the car.
4. Connect the charging cable to the car.
5. Connect the charging cable to the charging station
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7. Wait a few seconds until the LED around the contact point lights up blue.
Hint: Each time you fully charge a car2go that has low battery level, you earn car2go credit. This will be used to pay for your trips and trip-related costs (subject to location).
car2go credit is an easy and flexible way for you to earn as you go. Each time you do a good deed, you earn credit for it. You can view your credit balance and all earned credit under your account's payment options.
Fuel a car2go: Each time you fully refuel a car2go with less than 25% fuel level, you earn 4 € of credit.
Charge a car2go: Each time you fully charge a car2go with low battery level, you earn credit.
Invite a friend: Each time a friend signs up for car2go using your personal invite code, you earn 10 € of credit. Your friend will get to sign up for free and also earn 10 € of credit (not available in France).
Just our way of saying thank you.
You can always view your location and the Home Area in the car2go app. The navigation system in the car2go vehicle will also let you know if you're outside the Home Area.
Good catch! In some cases, you can report damages in the app before and after your trip. If the damages are major, it's best to call Customer Support.
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2. Go to the car2go in question and tap on "Start" in your app.
3. Enter your 4-digit car2go PIN in your app.
4. A 3-digit access code will appear in the windshield unit of the car. Enter this access code in your app.
5. The app will let you know that the rental has begun and you'll hear the car unlock itself.
To end a trip:
1. Return the car key to the card holder.
2. Make sure the car is clean and that you've taken all your belongings with you. Close all doors and windows.
3. The rental should then end automatically.
You can validate your driver's license using our app.
We accept driver's licenses issued in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). Other driver's licenses are valid for 6 months from first entry in the EU country. For validation, non-EU/EEA driver's licenses must be accompanied by a certified translation (or an International Driver's Permit), a passport, proof of residency in the EU country, and proof of date of entry into the EU country (e.g. boarding pass, entry visa, proof of residence).
Note: As a carsharing company, we're obliged to check the validity of your driver's license every 3 years in Germany, Italy, France and Spain. The regular revalidation is not necessary in Austria and the Netherlands.
The range of a fully charged electric vehicle can go up to 100km (+/- 20km). The range will be displayed in the app and in the car. Please bear in mind that there may be no charging stations outside the Home Area.
Your earned credit is valid for 30 days.
Unless you're a member in Austria! For mysterious regulatory reasons, earned car2go credit in Austria is valid for 1095 days. Lucky you.
Glad you asked. The SHARE NOW app combines the best of both the car2go and DriveNow apps. We cherry-picked the best of both worlds to create the best possible car-sharing experience for you.
Keyless cars: Let's face it – car keys are old-school. We're paving the way for a fleet of new keyless cars, because that's the future.
Bluetooth access: In the future, our cars will no longer have windshield displays and you'll no longer need to key in the 3-digit access code to prove that you're standing next to the car. All you'll need to do is enable your phone's Bluetooth and... stand next to the car!
Anti-theft measures: Forgot to lock the car doors and walked away? Not to worry. We automatically deactivate the engine after a certain amount of time so no one can simply hop in and drive the car away. When you're ready to drive again, simply reactivate the engine with the push of a button in the app.
Looooonger rentals: You asked. We delivered. With SHARE NOW, you'll be able to drive the same car for up to 14 days. And we're working on unlocking even longer trip durations for you.
New design: Slick new colors, brand new design philosophy. What's not to like?
Nope, if you already have a car2go or DriveNow account, you don't need to register again for SHARE NOW.
If you use car2go: On November 12th, the car2go app will automatically change into SHARE NOW. If you have enabled automatic app updates, you don't have to do a thing. Simply watch for the SHARE NOW app as it magically appears on your phone. You can start car-sharing again right away. Your account will stay the same.
If you use car2go and DriveNow: On November 12th, your car2go account will change into SHARE NOW – this will become your new SHARE NOW account. Don't worry: You'll be asked if you'd like to transfer your DriveNow credit to the SHARE NOW app.
For now, you can simply register for car2go. On November 12th, 2019, your car2go account and app will automatically change into SHARE NOW.
Take a deep breath. Just end the trip as you normally would. Return the car key to the card holder and make sure the car's doors and windows are safely closed. The rental should end automatically.
After you download and open the car2go app, your Android mobile device will ask you for "permissions." Permissions are special authorizations that apps must ask for if they want to access data or functions on your phone. For example, if you'd like to find a car2go near you, the car2go app will ask for permission to see your exact location. Some apps ask for more permissions than necessary – not cool. We ask for the bare necessities so that the car2go app will work well for you. You'll find a full list of Android app permissions that the car2go app will ask for and why under our Privacy Policy.
You can use car2go credit to pay for all trips in all car2go locations within your country. In Germany, Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands you can even use credit to pay for the following trip-related costs:
As long as you have credit, it will be used up first. When you're out of credit, your default payment method will kick back in.
As you may have heard, car2go has officially joined forces with BMW Group's carsharing company DriveNow to become SHARE NOW. It's kind of a big deal, because together we'll be the world's largest carsharing provider.
For you, this means more cars, more premium brands such as BMW and MINI, and more carsharing cities around the world – all in just one app.
If the amount due can't be debited, your car2go account will be temporarily locked.
Credit card: If you're paying by credit card, there will be 3 more attempts to debit the amount from your payment profile. If the debit is not successful, you will receive a dunning letter asking you to transfer the outstanding amount to our bank account.
SEPA direct debit: If you're paying by SEPA direct debit (only in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands), you can transfer the outstanding amount to our bank account.
In Germany, Italy, and Spain, the authorities will contact us for the name of the member driving that specific car at that point in time. They'll then contact the member with the fine and we'll charge an administration fee on the member's account.
In Austria, we'll forward the fine to the member, who has to contact the authorities directly.
In the Netherlands, we'll charge the member directly for the fine.
SEPA Direct Debit lets you pay by bank account instead of with a credit card. A SEPA Direct Debit Mandate is the authorisation you give to merchants allowing them to collect future payments from your Euro-denominated bank account. You can view the current status of your SEPA Direct Debit Mandate in your car2go account. We currently only accept SEPA Direct Debit in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
A car-sharing joint venture between car2go and DriveNow, SHARE NOW is a disruptive new way of car rental. Our mission is your personal freedom: To make it possible for you to drive in the city without breaking the bank – or the environment. With just one app, we put thousands of the world's coolest cars at your fingertips.
We take our cue from a long line of pioneers in the automotive industry and are still on the move to reinvent mobility. Today, with a global footprint of over 20,500 cars in 26 cities in 14 countries across Europe and North America, we are the world's largest car-sharing provider.
A drop off fee applies when you end your trip (i.e. drop off your car2go) in drop off zones (marked "Zone A" or "Zone B" on the map). Drop off zones belong to the Home Area but are usually located a little outside the city. The drop off fee doesn't apply if you start and end your trip within the same drop off zone.
Learn more about the Home Area map on your dedicated city page or in the app.
Think of the Home Area as our operating area, in which car2go vehicles free-float around the city. You may leave the Home Area temporarily but you must drive back to the same Home Area to end the rental. If you're driving an electric car2go, please note that the range of a fully charged electric car is up to 100km (+/- 20km) and that there may not be charging stations outside the Home Area.
car2go for business is our answer to the company car. It's a simple way for companies to offer employees an attractive mobility solution while keeping travel management easy and fixed costs low. Now anyone can make their next business trip using the car2go app. To learn more, contact car2go for business in your country.
We all like a good ride. car2go vehicles are equipped with the following features:
If asked to do so by the police, show your driver's license and the vehicle registration. In the electric smarts, you can find a copy of the vehicle registration above the sun visor (driver's side) or in a side compartment on the left-hand side of the trunk. In other models, you can find the copy in the area of the trunk where you would normally find the spare tire.
Calm down. You can always retrieve your unique 4-digit PIN using your car2go app. An SMS containing your PIN will be sent to your mobile phone number.
Oh no! We hope everything is alright. Dial 112 (in Europe) or 110 (in Germany) immediately and wait until the accident has been processed by the police. Also, call Customer Support and inform them about the accident. You can always use the SOS call button in the in-car navigation system or find the Hotline number in the app.
All lost and found items should be reported to Customer Support. We'll determine with you whether you should put the found items into the trunk or if we should secure the vehicle and send someone to recover it.
In case of dangerous items, we'll determine with you if the item should be reported to the police.
car2go doesn't assume liability for items left behind in a car2go vehicle. So, be good and report found items right away. You never know when your turn will come :)
Aha. This means your default payment profile had insufficient funds at the time of billing. Don't worry, your car2go account will be unlocked as soon as the outstanding amount has been paid.
Credit card: If you're using a credit card, 3 more attempts to debit the amount will be made in the next days automatically. Please check your payment profile details and correct these if necessary.
SEPA direct debit: If you're using SEPA direct debit (only in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands), you can transfer the outstanding amount to us directly. Our bank account details can be found on our contact page.
We'll email you to let you know when your payment is successful and when your account has been unlocked :)
Please contact Customer Support as soon as possible to update your driver's license in car2go's system.
Relax. In most cases, there's nothing wrong with the car. As a safety measure, we remotely lock the engine so that the car can't be driven off while you're away. When you're ready to drive again, simply unlock the engine via the app. If that doesn't work, remove the car key from ignition and try again.
Life's too short for boring cars. We're proud to share iconic models and cool rides. Our cars are subject to availability in each city, but our global fleet includes the following models (electric cars marked with ⚡):
BMW i3 ⚡
BMW i3 120 Ah ⚡
BMW i3 REx ⚡
BMW 1 Series
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series Convertible
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Mercedes-Benz B-Class ⚡
MINI 3 door
MINI 5 door
MINI Clubman
MINI Convertible
MINI Countryman
smart fortwo
smart fortwo cabrio
smart fortwo ED ⚡
smart EQ fortwo ⚡
smart forfour
smart EQ forfour ⚡
Credit cards are debited on the day the invoice is issued. For direct debit, the amount is collected on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
In the Home Area, you can park car2go vehicles for free on any legal public street parking space. In some countries, you can even park on specially reserved car2go parking spaces at the airport. More details on authorised parking spots:
To end the trip, you need to be inside the Home Area. The Home Area is our operating area, in which car2go vehicles free-float around the city. You can park for free on any legal public street parking space within this area. It's possible to park and end your trip in drop off zones outside the city in your Home Area, but a drop off fee will apply.
Anyone is welcome to use car2go as long as they are between 18 and 89 years old. Your driver's license must have been valid for at least 1 year (except Spain).
For validation, we accept driver's licenses issued in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). All other driver's licenses are valid for 6 months from first entry in the EU country. Non-EU/EEA driver's licenses must be accompanied by a certified translation (or an International Driver's Permit), a passport, proof of residency in the EU country, and proof of date of entry into the EU country (e.g. boarding pass, entry visa, proof of residence).
For driving, the International Driving Permit (IDP) is valid as long as the license authorises you to drive in the EU country in question. However, the IDP is not a substitute for your original driver's license. You'll need to have your passport and a valid driver's license with you when you drive a car2go.
Note: Age restrictions apply to certain car2go models. Only members over 21 years old may use the Mercedes-Benz models.
Oops! car2go vehicles tend to get reserved quickly during peak hours and especially in the more popular parts of town. It may be that you were trying to reserve the same car2go vehicle at the same time as another member. Don't worry, just reserve or rent another car2go vehicle.
The car2go app is available for iOS (Version 10 or newer) and Android (Version 6.0 or newer). We no longer support Windows Phone and Blackberry. You need a working internet connection to start and end a trip.


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President Barack Obama will pivot back to the economy and jobs during his State of the Union Tuesday, shifting away from the progressive social agenda that he pushed in his second inaugural address. Senior White House officials say that the Obama will use the State of the Union to "outline his plans to create jobs and grow the middle class," including investments in manufacturing, clean energy, education, and infrastructure. White House aides tell reporters that Obama will also call on Congress to agree to a "grand bargain" to avert the upcoming sequester.
Tuesday's speech comes as polls indicate Obama's post-election honeymoon is already waning among voters. A new Quinnipiac poll released last week found that the President's approval rating has fallen to 46 per cent, down 12 points from December.
Democratic strategists quietly fret that the drop is due, in part, to Obama's second-term emphasis on his social policy priorities, including immigration reform and gun control. A recent Pew survey found that the economy, jobs, and the deficit remain the top three issues among voters, while immigration and gun laws trail far behind on the list of concerns.
Still, Obama goes into Tuesday's speech with the upper-hand over Republicans, who are still struggling to recover from last year's electoral and legislative defeats. The State of the Union gives the President the opportunity to refocus his agenda and lay out an aggressive economic plan that will give him momentum going into the upcoming budget battles with Congress.
Here's what he's expected to talk about tonight:
1. The Economy and Jobs: Obama gave a preview of his State of the Union speech to House Democrats at their retreat in Virginia last week, saying that his second-term agenda "starts with an economy that works for everybody":
"That means that what you'll hear from me next week, I'm going to be talking about making sure that we're focused on job creation here in the United States of America," Obama said. "It means that we're focused on education and that every young person is equipped with the skills they need to compete in the 21st century. It means that we've got an energy agenda that can make us less dependent on foreign oil, but also that we're cultivating the kind of clean energy strategy that will maintain our leadership well into the future. It means that we're going to talk about, yes, deficits and taxes and sequesters and potential government shutdowns and debt ceiling."
2. The Sequester: A big part of Obama's speech will be devoted to framing the sequester, the across-the-board spending cuts scheduled to take effect March 1. Politico's Glenn Thrush reports that Obama will forgo calls for bipartisan compromise in favour of an aggressive approach that yields little to House Republicans.
He is expected to reiterate calls for another "grand bargain" on the sequester, one that includes spending cuts and revenue increases, primarily through closing tax loopholes and deductions. Obama is also expected to call on Congress to end "governing by crisis," and accuse Republicans of slowing down the economy with legislative gridlock.
3. The Deficit: After largely avoiding the issue in his second inaugural speech, Obama is expected to call on Congress to reduce the deficit in a "balanced" way that doesn't unfairly burden the middle class.
But urgency about the debt crisis has faded — even among Republicans — so it is unlikely that Obama will go into specifics about how he wants to reduce the deficit.
4. Entitlement Reforms: Obama is also expected to call for entitlement reforms as part of his "grand bargain" on the sequester. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney gave some clues on this topic Monday, telling reporters that the President is still open to reforming Medicare benefits with the chained CPI, but that raising the retirement age above 65 is no longer on the table.
5. Immigration Reform/Climate Change: Although Obama highlighted these domestic priorities in his inaugural address, White House officials say the State of the Union will put less emphasis on social policy. Instead, Obama will talk about immigration reform and climate change within the broader context of middle class opportunity and job growth.
6. Nuclear Proliferation and National Security: The New York Times reported Monday that Obama will use his State of the Union address to restate his plans for drawing down the U.S. nuclear arsenal, one of his administration's signature national security goals. In the wake of North Korea's nuclear test Tuesday, however, the White House may dial back the non-proliferation rhetoric in favour of a more hawkish national security stance.
While Obama is expected to devote most of his speech to domestic economic policy, he may also touch on cybersecurity, previewing the executive order he plans to sign on Wednesday that is aimed at combating cyber attacks on U.S. companies and critical infrastructure.
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First Success with The Altamura Project
Since posting my last effort at making the Pane Tipo Altamura http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/24102/pane-di-altamuramy-ongoing-project [1] it's been an unexpected pleasure to have received so much interest and support for this project from so many TFL members. Thanks to everyone who's responded with new information, tips and suggestions, videos, etc, but especially to David Snyder for taking enough interest in the project to do his own bake of the bread. http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/24139/pane-tipo-di-altamura-quotlocal-breadsquot [2]
It's always a bonus when you have David's insight and scrupulously well taken notes to refer to. I found them very instructive before beginning this latest bake. Thanks David!
Although I strayed slightly from some of the criteria outlined in the Altamura DOP document, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2003:181:0012:0019:EN:PDF [3] I feel I could have stayed within the criteria and produced a bread of similar quality and attributes as this latest effort. Something I'll endeavor for future bakes now that I have a much better understanding of the process.
The most significant difference between the DOP regs and what this mix included is the percentage of preferment. The DOP calls for 20% of preferment and I used 24.25%. Overall hydration (not counting that of the starter) was slightly higher than 60% regulation at 62% . Other than that it stayed reasonably close to what was outlined in the DOP.
The differences between this dough and the last one were like night and day in terms of the texture and fermentation. The preferment was considerably stronger, and why I'm sure that had I used only 20% instead of the 24%, I would have achieved very similar results. The lower hydration of this dough also made a world of difference to the crust and crumb.The crust is crackly, with a good chew to it, and a rich, toasty flavour.The crumb is wonderfully moist, almost spongy, with a medium level sour background that lasts on the palate well after eating. It's not so strong that it wouldn't compliment anything within reason on the sweet side, and pretty much everything on the savory. Very tasty stuff indeed!
Taking this bread out of the oven last night was one of those classic whooohooo! moments I know all of us have from time to time in our baking pursuits. It's been a while since I've had one of those, and the first I've had since starting this endeavor, so it's a genuine pleasure to be able to share what I regard as a first success of the project with everyone here on TFL.
Formula, procedure and photos below.
Best Wishes,
Pane Tipo Altamura
Semolina flour starter
Duram flour
Final Dough
Durum flour
Sea salt
Total weight
Total Hydration
Semolina flour starter;
Mix equal portions of semolina flour and tepid water and keep covered at 65-70F. Refresh daily over the course of 3 days. Reduce the water by 50% on the last feeding to thicken the starter and build acidity.
Build the preferment over 24 hours in 3 stages using equal increments of the total flour and water indicated in the formula. Keep covered at 70F.
Final Dough; Hand Mix- DDT 76-79F Oven temperature of 450F
Combine the flour, water, and preferment and autolyse for 30-40 minutes. Add the salt and adjust the hydration slightly if needed to form a medium firm dough. Knead the dough on the counter for 3-4 minutes until the dough is smooth and cohesive.
NOTE: throughout the kneading and the stretch and folds to come be aware of any signs of tearing on the dough surface. When this starts to show, stop working the dough and let it rest.
Place the dough in a bowl and cover with linen or plastic wrap and begin the 2 1/2 hr bulk ferment.
Stretch and fold the dough in the bowl every 30 minutes during the course of the bulk ferment. The S&F's can be done several times (8) before tearing begins to show depending on the individual tolerance of the dough at hand.
After the last S&F allow the dough to rest for 15-20 minutes then round and rest a further 15minutes. On a well dusted counter press the dough into a thick disc. Fold the bottom half of the dough to almost meet the edge of the top half, or approximately an inch back from the edge.
Place the dough on well floured piece of linen, cover with another piece of floured linen and begin the final rise of 1 to 1-1/2 hours. When the dough is not quite fully proofed slide a peel under the dough and transfer it to a 450F preheated oven and stone. Leave the door ajar and the vents unblocked for the first 10 minutes. Note: No steam is used.
Close the door and bake for 15 minutes before rotating the bread for even colouring. Continue baking for 10 minutes before lowering the temperature to 430F with a further 15-20 minutes of bake time. Lower the temperature to 300F, prop the door ajar and bake for 10minutes. Tap the bottom of the loaf for a hollow sound to ensure complete baking.Turn the heat off and leave in the oven for ten minutes then remove to a wire rack and cover with linen. When the bread has cooled for 6 hours or more dust off the excess flour before slicing.


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"The Cabin In the Woods" has a trailer! I still have no idea what the movie is about but I can 100% confirm there is in fact a cabin and it is in fact in the woods.
"The Devil Inside" is yet another addition to the long list of exorcism flicks that have made their ways into our hearts over the past couple years. But hey here's some new screen shots from the film and they look like they were filmed on some crappy VHS recorder that they found at the back of someone's mother's closet so that's something new. I'm not saying it's a good thing, I'm just saying it's new.
The Ring Lord himself Mr. Peter Jackson has recently wrapped up production on a new documentary about the "West Memphis Three", a true story about three men who were wrongfully accused for the murder of three 8-year-old boys and subsequently spent 18 years in prison. I don't have any sarcastic comments here, cause ya know even I'm not that big of a monster. I'm close... but not that big.
You ever see that movie "The Warriors"? Man it's awesome. I love the speech that main guy gives about "turf" just before all hell breaks loose. It's so dope, son. Anyway the movie "Turf" is a big screen adaptation of a graphic novel by the same name and has absolutely nothing to do with that speech or "The Warriors". There's a bunch of gangsters, vampires and aliens battling it out in 1920's New York though. Oh man, The Baseball Furies! They scared the crap out of me.


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I have started buying more leeks at my supermarket trip recently. I found the flavor here is less pungent than the one in Malaysia. Perhaps that was the reason why my hubby (he disliked eating leek in Malaysia) and girls have no problem in eating leeks that I cooked. Leek is a part of onion family called Allium just like garlic, scallion and onion. Leeks provide a good source of fiber, folid acid, manganese, potassium, calcium, vitamin B6 and C and iron. It was said to improve the immune system, lower bad cholesterol levels, increase good cholesterol levels and fight certain cancer. I eat leek purely not because of its health benefits but I happen to like leek a lot especially when it is stir-fried with a little oyster sauce.
I served the above as a one dish meal with a bowl of watercress soup. This dish had frozen tofu, chicken breast, leek, red bell pepper, carrot and garlic.
- 1/2 chicken breast, thinly slice and marinate with salt, rice wine, white pepper, olive oil and cornstarch
- 1 stalk of leek, cut off the bottom and top green part and the outer layer of leek, clean thoroughly in water, thinly slice diagonally.
- 1/4 frozen tofu, cut in 2 inch stick
- 1 small carrot, thinly slice or 1/2 large
- 1/4 red bell pepper, cut in 1.5 inch stick
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, mince
- Cooking oil of your choice
- Iodized salt, a dash or to taste
- 2 Tbsp. Rice wine
- 1 Tbsp. oyster sauce


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Tohoku Pacific Coast Earthquake (Report No.9)
This is a report on the status of restoration work as of 16:00PM, March 22.
1. Status of damage and restoration work at ROHM
The following provides a damage and a status of restoration report for ROHM Group production sites whose operations have been suspended. An announcement will be made as soon as possible regarding any scheduled restoration of operations.
OKI Semiconductor Miyagi Co., Ltd.
|1 Okinohira, Ohira Village, Kurokawa County, Miyagi 981-3603
|Although the electric power supply has been resumed, the industrial water supply has not yet to be fully restored as of today. The restart of the operation is underway; as soon as the infrastructure is reestablished, we will resume our operation. In addition, a substitute production system is being formulated at the ROHM Kyoto main factory and ROHM Hamamatsu Co., Ltd. Efforts are being made to maintain a supply system that will fulfill customers orders.
ROHM Tsukuba Co., Ltd.
|10 Kitahara, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki 300-3293
|Transistors, diodes
|As the industrial water supply has restored, the purified water facility has been initiated to restart. We continue to make efforts toward restration scheduled of April 1. Further more, thanks to the formulation of a substitute production system at ROHM Wako Devices Co., Ltd. and ROHM Apollo Devices Co., Ltd., a supply system is maintained to fulfill customer orders.
1. Effects of Scheduled Power Outages in East Japan
The following ROHM Group locations are subject to scheduled electric power outages in the East Japan region as of today.
OKI Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Hachioji City, Tokyo)
ROHM Yokohama Technology Center (Kohoku-ku, Yokohama)
Yokohama Business Center (Kohoku-ku, Yokohama)
West Tokyo Business Center (Hachioji City, Tokyo)
Takasaki Sales Branch (Takasaki City, Gunma)
Service problems in the transportation network have hampered the commuting schedules of some employees, however, operations are continuing at all locations as much as possible with necessary adjustments.
Not affected by scheduled power outages of the Tohoku Electric Power Company.


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Last night, outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi granted her first post-election interview to Diane Sawyer. "I'm a professional," she said, though Sawyer kept trying to get her to talk about her bruised emotions.
Pelosi didn't say whether she's going to try to stay on as Minority Leader — she said all decisions in the caucus are made by consensus. Other than that, much of the interview was spent talking, somewhat vaguely, about Pelosi's status as first woman speaker. There's even a clip that might the only occasion George W. Bush has ever said anything to make me warm and fuzzy: when he celebrated Pelosi's achievement at the State of the Union.
Later in the interview, Pelosi calls being a mother and a grandmother her greatest accomplishment, which may be true, but feels like she's trying to soften her image vis a vis the whole "unyielding bitch" thing she kept getting during the election. Especially when Sawyer tries to guess the number of Pelosi's grandchildren as being five and Pelosi says it's many more without giving another figure. And so what? When she says her grandchildren are happy that she's working for the American people, I believe it.
Asked to give her advice to future women leaders, Pelosi insists that it's worth the risk and the difficulties. And I believe her when she says that too.
Exclusive: Nancy Pelosi Responds To Election Loss [ABC News]
Earlier: Farewell To Our First Female Speaker


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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
You Wear THAT To Work?
In my workplace, "business casual" can mean anything from a suit to jeans and a sweatshirt. Corporate policy leaves determination of appropriate wear to the individual, directing them to their manager or Human Resources with questions. The general guideline is that if you'd wear it to mow the lawn, work out, or lounge around the house on weekends, it's too casual. Shorts and distracting or overly revealing clothing are outlawed. Some departments specifically ban denim, but most allow jeans. As you can imagine, the result is a wide variance in levels of formality. I dearly wish I could show you pictures of my coworkers (both those in the "#1 Grandma" sweatshirt and faded mom jeans and those in outfits worthy of Lucky magazine), but I'd probably lose my job.
So, where do I fit into the spectrum? Except for the occasional casual Friday, I dress far more formally than my coworkers. My blazers, skirts, and heels are considered "dressed up." The more striking difference between us, though, is the creativity of my outfits. I frequently wear bright colors and trends. I also experiment with styles that aren't trendy OR mainstream (like the time I wore a tie to work). And I push the edge of the envelope with "sexy" attire like fishnet tights and plunging necklines. (I DO try to temper the tights with a modest hemline and I figure a plunging neckline isn't "overly revealing" on someone with no cleavage. Go ahead and ogle my chicken chest if you want.) When I started work in the corporate world, I was terrified to wear anything as daring as open-toed shoes and I always clad my legs in nude hose. Now, I figure that if I'm not counseled on a clothing choice, it's acceptable. I'll continue to push until my management reins me in.
People at work often look me up and down (and down and up, again) and compliment my outfits, but my shoes get the most comments. Because I've seen Fashion Lady's closet, I don't consider myself a shoe-a-holic. I will admit, though, that I probably have more heels than most women. I'm a sucker for brightly colored shoes and I love the way high heels make me look taller and slimmer. Other than the walk to and from the bus stop, my day doesn't involve much time on my feet, so I can wear shoes that are more for fashion than function. I should also add that, even at 32, I am one of the younger women in my work group and am able to wear higher heels by the simple virtue of my relative youth and fitness. (My older counterparts constantly remind me that my heels-wearing days are numbered.)
Both in the comments on this blog and in Wardrobe Remix, I constantly read of fellow office slaves bemoaning the fact that they can't express their true fashion personalities at work. If you are one of those people longing to express your inner fashionista, ask yourself, "What's really stopping me?" Often, it isn't the office dress code, but fear of what officemates will think or say. So what if someone says your red lipstick is whoreish or that your choice of colors is juvenile? Your detractors are probably just jealous! If you start wearing that bright lipstick and bold pink top on a regular basis (but maybe not together), the snarky comments will eventually decline. Your outer you will match your inner you and your coworkers will comment when you DON'T wear something that matches your personality. Be brave. Be interesting. Be extraordinary. It's hard to get fired for a single fashion faux pas, so push the envelope a little.
I will admit that I am fortunate to work in an environment that encourages and rewards individuality, creativity, and flair. I've never felt that I wasn't taken seriously because of my clothing. Instead, I think it's given me an advantage because I appear more youthful and in touch with the just-graduated-college population I work with. I look approachable, interesting, and fun. Both the company I work for and my particular role are a good fit for my sometimes flamboyant clothing selections.
More reading on the Business Casual dress code:
How to do Business Casual
Business Casual in Warm Weather
Office Appropriate Attire
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Kudos for being discreet about where you work; I respect that. Kudos also for your piece!
I, like you, am one of the youngest at my office, so am able to exercise some fashion freedoms that most of my colleagues can't. My hot pink, kitten-heeled, pointy toesd patent leather shoes were a HIT. No one else would dare to wear something like that!
Great write up!! I live in Colorado where "comfort" rules fashion. I work in the payroll department of a hospital, where my I'm always told I don't need to dress up so much, I wouldn't if I didn't enjoy as much as I do. I'm guessing it all derives from Barbie, I loved dressing her up when I was little and now I get to buy clothes my size and dress myself up.
By the way, love your blog, it's my cup of coffee every morning!!
- ~Tessa~Scoffs said...
Nice pep talk. I am a stay-at-home mom but I do some clerical work for the school/church office from time to time. I really enjoy dressing up on those days and also when I am picking Les Petits up from school and taking them to the park/zoo/library. There are a lot of "European" moms at the private school my children attend so I am not the only mom dressed up but most of their wardrobe consist of "real" designer pieces. I am a bit more democratic, mixing Target and thrifted pieces in with the occaisonal splurge. I love your blog, your daring use of color and, of course, your writing isn't bad either!
I'll second that...she's one of the the best blog writers on the net.
- mbbored said...
I'm one of those who wishes they can dress up more. However, I'm a research scientist, who works daily with large batches of yeast, bacteria, and handles radiation. I'm on my feet most of the day, and I'm required to wear long pants, closed toe shoes, and I'm banned from flowy sleeves, bracelets, chunky or long necklaces and hair in my face. My coworkers think I'm "dressed up" with my dark denim or cords, leather shoes, shirts without writing, fun earrings and use of lip-gloss. I also like to have fun on evenings and weekends, and often end up being overdressed, but that's easy when everybody else is in faded jeans and college tees.
- Kasmira said...
mbbored - I feel your pain! I used to work in a lab too. The pants rule really sucked in the summer! And I remember arriving to work many times without something to pull my hair back with. I got pretty creative with various lab implements.
- Three of Us said...
Great post, I really enjoyed reading it and I love seeing what you wear everyday. I confess that while I do like to dress up occasionaly, perhaps a little more frequently since being inspired by you but I'm pretty keen on my work uniform. Its so easy.
I was trying to find a previous post on how you take photos of your outfits but couldn't find it. Are you able to provide a link?
Hi Kasmira! Luv your blog,always look forward to reading and enjoying them. I totally agree with you. I luv to dress up too and i always enjoy observing how others are dressed up but most of the time I see plain shirts with boring skirts/pants....I wish I could wear daring/contrasting colours like you, but at this age I think I'd better tone down a little bit.....
This is a great outfit, unexpected, yet very stylish!! You got plenty of wow factor where you need it. Great look! Even though we have different styles. You do what you do well!! Your style fits your personality to T!! I agree - always be true to yourself.
i think you can be fashionable and fun at any age, and saying that you get away with what the "older" ladies can't is a bit ego maniacal don't you think? your outfits are fun, and i love your blog, but today's entry was just a bit off-putting. i too work in a VERY casual work place, and i too refuse to fall into the jeans and sneakers rut. when anyone compliments or comments on my outfit i'm flattered. to the ladies (older and younger) that say "i could never get away with that" i always respond "of course you can!" to encourage and inspire.
- Kaume'alani said...
Rock on fellow envelope pusher. I too am a fan of unique shoes. My houndstooth print heels are my favorite. I constantly get jealous comments from older women wishing they could dress like me, but why not? I'd rather be commented about than another invisible corporate barbie doll.
- Kasmira said...
Three of Us: Here's the link!
Anon: Egomaniacal? That's a new one! The point was that I can wear crazy shoes because I haven't terminally injured myself yet. I'm sure my flats day will come.
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- The Baltimore Babe said...
Interfacing with a customer also severely limits one's fashion artistic expression. You have the advantage in working internally as opposed to being the face of your company. Enjoy this freedom!
- chanteusevca said...
Late comment here, but had to say that I am 55 and I still wear high-high heels, animal print ones, colored ones and I will never stop wearing them no matter my age. My fashionable southern grandmother taught me to wear heels when I was 11 or 12 and I haven't stopped wearing them yet and like her, will hopefully wear them to the grave. Love your blog and love your style. It's very similar to mine but since I am older, I mix in Talbots pieces with Target and other pieces I've collected over the years. I guess they might be considered vintage now since many have been lost in the back of my closet for years. Oh, and I would never, ever, never, never, never wear a #1 Grandma sweatshirt, even though I am. I don't even own a sweatshirt that I would wear in public, except maybe to work on a Habitat for Humanity house. Just had to say that I'm probably the most stylish "MiMi" around and maybe I should start a blog for women my age. After all, being a fashionista shouldn't be relegated to an age. It's not just for the young. Maybe for the young at heart? Like I say, once a fashionista, always a fashionista!
You are far too creative to be working in HR.


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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) C.J. Leslie scored 21 points and No. 23 North Carolina State pulled away to beat UNC Greensboro 89-68 on Monday.
Scott Wood and Lorenzo Brown added 15 points apiece, and the Wolfpack (11-2) kept UNC Greensboro off the boards after halftime while using a timely run to break open a surprisingly tight game.
Richard Howell had 11 points and 13 rebounds, and the nation's most accurate shooting team shot 53 percent in matching its longest winning streak since 2008.
Freshman Kayel Locke had 21 points for the Spartans (2-9). The Southern Conference's top 3-point shooting team was just 2 of 17 from beyond the arc, and leading scorer Trevis Simpson - who averages 20 points - was out with an ankle injury.
Wood hit three 3-pointers in his second big New Year's Eve against UNC Greensboro. He had a then-career-high 15 points against the Spartans on the final day of 2009.
His 3 roughly 90 seconds into the second half of this one gave N.C. State its first double-figure lead at 49-38. That came during the 17-4 run that put the Wolfpack comfortably ahead for the first time.
When T.J. Warren's three-point play with 13:43 left pushed the lead to 60-42, N.C. State was well on its way to its longest winning streak since the 2007-08 team also reeled off seven straight in Sidney Lowe's second season.
Derrell Armstrong finished with 16 points and Kelvin McNeil had 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Spartans, who lost their fourth straight, fell to 1-48 against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents and remained winless against them since 2007.
Still, at least early on, the Wolfpack - who entered shooting a Division I-best 53.5 percent - were rather imperfect in wrapping up a perfect six-game homestand that served as a tune-up for ACC play. The league favorites begin Jan. 5 at Boston College.
A depleted UNC Greensboro team, which at full strength was beaten by ACC rivals Wake Forest and Virginia Tech, gave N.C. State fits for virtually the entire first half.
Locke had 12 points in the opening 20 minutes while picking up the scoring slack for Simpson, after a team spokesman said he injured his right ankle earlier in the day.
The Spartans pounded the glass to keep N.C. State within sight throughout the half. The Wolfpack never led by more than eight and had zero second-chance points.


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Fayette village council members face a big decision Sept. 27, a decision that could determine how the village approaches the next 20 years of working with the Ohio EPA regarding sewer issues.
"This is the most important decision you'll make in a long time," village administrator Tom Spiess told councilors at last Thursday's meeting.
At the next meeting, council must decide on a plan to submit to the Ohio EPA to begin negotiations. This would cover the scope of the project and the sequence of work.
The Ohio EPA has given the village 20 years to reduce overflows to four a year. Overflows occur when precipitation causes the combined septic/storm water system to spill into a tributary of Deer Creek.
The system is designed to overflow after heavy rain events, Spiess said, but separating the storm water from the septic waste will reduce the number of spills.
A preferred plan needs to be distilled down to a document ready for submission to the Ohio EPA and a public hearing will be scheduled in November.
The project shouldn't be a shock to people if they've read the newspapers, Spiess said, and if council members have discussed the issue with residents.
Options could include continuing the effort to separate storm water from septic waste (sewer separation) one small segment at a time or jumping into larger projects.
The village must negotiate with the Ohio EPA about an acceptable plan, Spiess noted, adding that the agency might not approve council's preferred plan.
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Calder Trophy: given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League.
Patrick Kane,
Runners up:
The Ray Babbitt Award: given to the rookie selected as the most proficient in one game-deciding skill that has nothing to do with the competition of a hockey game in the National Hockey League.
Sam Gagner,
Selke Trophy: given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
Ryan Johnson,
Runners up: Samuel Pahlsson,
Sulky Trophy: given to the player who best excels at causing fans to sulk day after day over his defensive performance.
Steve McCarthy,
Andy Murray,
Runners up: Denis Savard,
Addams Trophy: presented to the NHL coach adjudged to be so frightening behind the bench as to scare small children and Darren Pang.
John Tortorella,
Norris Trophy: given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.
Nicklas Lidstrom,
Runners-up: Sergei Zubov,
Chuck Norris Trophy: given to the player who demonstrates an orneriness and propensity for pugilism as to make men cringe and women (or Don Cherry) swoon, despite starring in a bad production.
Daniel Carcillo,
Vezina Trophy: given to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position.
Roberto Luongo,
Runners up: Evgeni Nabokov,
Ve-sieve-ina Trophy: given to the goalkeeper most likely to inspire creative use of profanity by fans and coaches alike.
Andrew Raycroft,
Pearson Trophy: presented annually to the "most outstanding player" in the NHL.
Vincent Lecavalier,
Runners up: Dany Heatley,
Pavel Bure Trophy: presented annually to the player "mostly out standing at the far blue line" in the NHL.
Ilya Kovalchuk,
Hart Trophy: given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team.
Jarome Iginla,
Runners up: Roberto Luongo,
Heartless Trophy: given to the player judged to be least likely to have shown up in the first half.
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St. Anthony Bulldog Challenge is Saturday
Published on August 10 2012 10:26 am
Last Updated on August 10 2012 10:26 am
Written by Greg Sapp
Race held in memory of Colin Woods
The 6th Annual Bulldog Challenge, held in memory of Colin Woods, son of Dan and Angela Woods of Effingham, will be held Saturday at 8am at St. Anthony High School.
The event is designed to raise funds for the St. Anthony Booster Club to fund activities and equipment needed for the track, cross country and soccer teams in which Colin was involved when he was in school.
Day of Race registration fee is $35 and will close at 7:30am Saturday. A $100 prize will be paid to the overall male and female winners. A registration form is available at www.stanthony.com. Shirts will be given to those who register tonight or tomorrow morning as long as supplies last.
Packet pick-up will be tonight from 6-8pm and Saturday morning from 6:30-7:30am in the St. Anthony Enlow Center for those who are pre-registered. You're encouraged to pick up the packets and/or register tonight to avoid long lines tomorrow morning.
Organizers say there are currently close to 300 participants registered and they have a goal of 500 participants by race time tomorrow morning.
This would have been the year Colin Woods would have graduated with his undergraduate degree. His family travels from all over the nation to come to Effingham for the race each year (close to 50 people).
Make checks payable to St. Anthony Booster Club.


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At one time the front desk was the key entry point at every fitness center. Now, an increasing number of clubs enable members to gain 24-hour access to the facilities with an electronic card that has basically done away with the front desk.
A few franchised companies lead this key card club movement, but some traditional clubs also are converting to the concept.
Initial liability concerns over the lack of staffing made it difficult for owners to find insurance coverage for the facilities, but that is slowly changing as the number of key card clubs grows.
"This [key card clubs] is a trend that isn't going away," says Ken Reining, president of Association Insurance Group of Denver, CO. "There was a time as recently as last year that we wouldn't insure them. We have looked hard at this class of business, and we are going to take a shot at it."
Part of this change in thinking stems from the claim track record of existing key clubs.
"We have had our clubs open for 13 years, the last eight of them as a key club, and we have never had a claim. That is better than some fully staffed clubs we compete with," says Craig Annis, president of Vision Fitness, a three-club company based in Portsmouth, NH. "We are not unique as a business. There are plenty of businesses that people use everyday that are not staffed. We are just a little different than the industry norm and that confuses the insurance companies. They are just starting to understand our businesses."
Insurance companies are beginning to come around, says Reining, by examining similar operations in other industries in addition to the companies operating in the fitness business.
"We have looked a lot at the hotel industry, especially locations that operate fitness centers," he says. "At those facilities, which are protected under the hotel's master policy, there is often no one around, no waivers, etc. There hasn't been a high amount of claims in that situation, so it seems that these key card clubs, if run properly, should be a worthwhile risk."
A leading franchiser with more than 200 locations, Anytime Fitness, says that its franchisees are in a strong position with insurance carriers and are, in fact, setting the baseline for these types of clubs.
"We started franchising in mid-2002, and in the beginning it was easy to get insurance coverage. Then, that kind of became a problem," says Jeff Klinger, president of the fast-growing company. "We have had a lot of attention from underwriters recently, and they see we are at 220 locations and no claims. They see there are still some risks, but none more than traditional clubs."
To help minimize these risks, insurance providers — and their underwriters and re-insurers — require key card clubs to install and adhere to certain safety precautions. In fact, Association Insurance Group requires that potential clients meet several underwriting guidelines including that facilities not contain Jacuzzis or pools, install panic systems, be physically located in a low crime area, install digital surveillance systems and more. (For more information see Getting Keyed In? sidebar at the bottom of this page.)
However, even with these safeguards in place, risks still exist when allowing people to work out in an unsupervised facility — enough risk that some insurance companies only reluctantly insure them and still more will not insure them regardless of any instituted safety steps.
"We won't insure them. They may have cameras, panic buttons, etc., but there isn't human coverage of those cameras at all times and still no one on hand that can respond should a member need assistance or an emergency arise," says Steve Shelton, president of Sport & Fitness Insurance Co. "We've had people die at traditional clubs, but those weren't insurance losses as there were people in the clubs to take appropriate actions. That element is certainly not available at these key card clubs."
Steep Pricing
Even when finding insurance coverage, operating these 24-hour access facilities comes with a steeper price than traditional facilities.
"There are compliance issues when it comes to ensuring that the safety standards are followed, and franchises tend to have a more successful record of being in compliance with required safety models [than independent key card clubs]," says Reining. "But even so, all of these clubs will expect to pay anywhere from 15 to 25 percent more on liability due to the increased exposure, with independent clubs trending toward the higher end."
This pricing, though, makes little sense to Annis, especially when he says his company and other independent operators follow as stringent or more stringent measures than franchised operations. In fact, he recently started Key-Club Concepts to provide consulting services that he hopes will ease the process of establishing new, independently owned key clubs throughout the United States and Europe.
"It is worth the extra [cost] as we don't have employee expenses," says Annis, who pays about $22,000 per year for liability insurance for all three clubs together. The clubs range in size from 7,000 to 10,000 square feet. "Those higher rates are really in response to the insurance companies not knowing the business and not asking the question that would give them the basic research to price it fairly. You would think with eight years and no claims my rates would go down. Instead, they continue to go up. There is a huge level of absurdity with the whole insurance coverage question."
Statistic on the number of key card clubs in operation aren't available, but as more join the growing number of franchises and others convert or establish new operations, the risks have yet to outweigh the rewards for owners. And a growing number of insurance providers, no matter how reluctantly, are keying into the move toward 24-hour access.
Getting Keyed In?
So you are thinking of starting, converting or buying a key card club? Well, whether it is partially staffed — many have staff on duty during normal hours — or entirely unstaffed, it is important to keep these guidelines in mind when trying to make the club appealing to potential members and insurance agents.
Install digital video surveillance equipment and a hard drive. Analog just won't cut it with insurers these days.
Get a signed waiver from every member that, at the minimum, lets them know the facility is not staffed at all times and that they assume all risks.
Post club rules several times in the facility. Many say it is important to remind members that they are being watched for safety and rule observation.
Install panic buttons so members can get emergency assistance if needed.
If you have a locker area, remember that these areas cannot be put under surveillance. Many operators, including Anytime Fitness, have gone to individual shower rooms for members' convenience and safety.
Even though the club may not be staffed, be prepared to log some hours every day ensuring that everything is in working order and being a human contact point for members.
Lock areas that are only for staff — such as the room holding the hard drive — even going to the point of alarming it should unauthorized persons enter.
Adequately light the facility and parking area.
If you allow personal trainers to use the facility with clients, make sure they are certified and insured themselves.
Even if you are not in the club, be available to members for complaints or suggestions. Installing a phone for local access (to phone a friend or family member if they are stopping into the facility at off hours) with your office number on speed dial is one way to provide this access.


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2013 U.S. Women's Yearbook
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 30, 2013) - The 2013 Season will go down as a period of tremendous growth and opportunity for the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team under its first-year head coach Karch Kiraly. Along the way, many long-term lessons were learned as the team's goal is to win the next point to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro and ultimately its first Olympic Games gold medal.
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For the first year of the Olympic quadrennial, Kiraly used a roster primarily of non-Olympians in 2013, and it paid off with a 25-6 record against several teams playing with multiple Olympians throughout the season. A total of 10 U.S. players played in at least 68 sets (57 percent of possible sets) in 2013, and all 10 players have not been part of an Olympic Games roster.
"This year, as many teams did, we played with lots of young players," Kiraly said. "Some players who had very little or no USA experience. We had lots of players gain great experience. Next year one of our focal points will be integrating some of those younger players with some of the players like Foluke Akinradewo, who did not get to play much with us this year. We want to continue to work on our systems. We want to play very fast with a lot of speed, maybe what you might see in the men's game, and that will take a lot of work on our technique and our tactics and a lot of time together. We look forward to get back together next May to start that work."
Even with its youth, the U.S. finished 13-6 (68.4 percent) against teams ranked in the top 10 in the world in 2013. Team USA won the gold medal at the Pan American Cup and NORCECA Women's Continental Championship, and the silver medal the season-ending FIVB World Grand Champions Cup. The non-Olympians accounted for 84.3 percent of all kills (12.91 of 1,531) and 84.5 percent of all points (1,733 of 2,052) scored in 2013. Further, 86.7 percent of all aces (169 of 195) and 83.7 of all blocks (273 of 326) were from non-Olympians.
For the complete season-in-review and pictorals for all 31 matches of the 2013 campaign, view the 2013 U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Yearbook by clicking the cover image on this page or click here.


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