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Serves 12
2 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup caster sugar
125g white choc bits
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
100g butter, melted
150g punnet blackberries
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan oven/350°F/Gas mark 4. Line a muffin pan with paper cases. Sift flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add sugar and choc bits. Stir until well combined.
Whisk eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and butter together in a separate bowl.
Using a large metal spoon, stir butter mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Gently swirl through berries.
Spoon mixture into muffin holes. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand in pan for 5 minutes. Turn onto a wire rack. Serve.
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These muffins are best eaten warm or within 2 days of baking.

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Saturday was my lovely grandma's 80th birthday. And that is not something you miss. So I had a whirlwind day of present-buying in NYC, hopping in the Zipcar for a 2 hour drive to Philly, eating a dress-up dinner at a posh restaurant with my family, and getting back to Brooklyn in time for a good friend's 30th birthday bash, whew.
Normally, I might have worn pumps for my grandma's soirée. But this time I needed footwear that could go formal and support my on-the-go day.
The answer was my favorite pair of luscious flat, black boots. With work wear stability, but soft to the touch, they got me everywhere I needed to be on foot, and looked plenty pretty under my poufy party skirt. If you're in need of some double duty boots, check out this fantastic suede pair from Chinese Laundry ($98). Or, if you're on a budget, these vintage boots on eBay (size 7, $10).


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The recent batch of PlayStation 3 ads hearkens back to a simpler time, when all you needed to market your console was a little song, some puppets, and a stick.
Ah yes, the 90's. The console wars were so much better back then, when companies weren't afraid to create obviously fake protest groups in order to sell their product. If only more video game marketing teams would figure out the joy of anti-advertising.
Thanks to Morris for bringing back fond memories.


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Update 2: And now official that CSI: NY has been renewed.
Update: It's official, CBS has canceled CSI: Miami. CBS said in a statement:
"CSI: Miami leaves an amazing television legacy – a signature look and style, global popularity and as a key player in CBS's rise to the top over the past decade. We thank all the producers – led by Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and Ann Donahue — and its talented cast, led by David Caruso, for 10 outstanding seasons. Viewers around the world will continue to enjoy rebroadcasts of "CSI: Miami" in syndication and on key digital platforms for many years to come."
related: NYC 22, Unforgettable and Rob all canceled.
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The Big Apple triumphed over the sunglasses according to TV Guide's sources. We figured CBS would part with at least one of CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, but due to lack of information on the economics (particularly international and syndication) we were never crystal clear on which would stay and which would go and gave a slight edge to CSI: Miami. But according to the report CBS will announce it has renewed CSI: NY and canceled CSI: Miami.


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FIRST® Robotics at PTC® Live Global 2014
A couple of weeks ago, we exhibited at PTC® Live Global. In addition to manning the exhibition booth and learning about PTC® Creo® Parametric™ 3.0, we were introduced to a fantastic program called FIRST®, which gets kids involved in science and technology.
FIRST at PTC® Live 2014
FIRST, an acronym of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, is a youth program that introduces kids to the wonders of science, technology, and engineering at an early age. The program runs from kindergarten through High School. The kids begin their science journey with LEGO® bricks and end with remote controlled robots.
Local teams of all ages were at PTC® Live Global since PTC is a major sponsor of the program, helping to introduce CAD modeling to kids at an early age. We learned all about this inspiring program from the participants themselves and saw a live mock competition. A personal highlight was when I got to demo one of the robots from the FIRST® Robotics Competition. Of course, the conference had other highlights too, including the unveiling of Creo® Parametric™ 3.0 (among other products), which will be released in July.
FIRST Things First
If you are unfamiliar with FIRST®, as I was before the event, the program is designed to show youths that science, technology, and engineering are fun and rewarding. There are four programs: Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (grades K-3), FIRST® LEGO® League (grades 4-8), FIRST® Technology Competition (grades 7-12), and FIRST® Robotics Competition (grades 9-12). Teams are locally funded and mentored by volunteers who are typically the parents of the children involved. The two programs for the youngest tiers involve building autonomous robots that perform a set of tasks out of LEGO® kits. The FTC® program involves both an autonomous period and a remote controlled period in which the robots must perform various tasks.
Robotics Competition Emphasizes Teamwork
The FRC® program is the biggest and most exciting program, with bigger robots and playing field as well as harder tasks. Each year, a new game is revealed and the teams have six weeks to build a robot from a kit of supplies. After the six-week build period, they hold a two-month long international competition, culminating in a championship event on the Einstein Field in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO.
Each team joins two others from around the world to form a so-called Alliance, increasing the importance of and reliance on teamwork. Teams score points by passing to other teammates and scoring in a high or low goal. All of these programs encourage team building and creative thinking, while maintaining a healthy competitive spirit.
- FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®).
- The FLL playing field in action.
- For FLL, the trophies are appropriately made of LEGO® bricks.
- FIRST® Technology Competition (FTC®).
- The FTC students and mentors setting up.
- The FTC® playing field in action.
- FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®).
- Teammates making last-minute adjustments to their robot.
- In this year's game, Aerial Assist, teams had to score foam balls in both high and low goals in their zones.
- I'm behind the glass driving the robot. Someone next to me is controlling the launching mechanism.
PTC® Live Global 2014
To us at COMSOL, new functionality added to the PTC® Creo® software is always interesting, as we are PTC® partners as well as users. It's always pertinent to keep up with API-related news as well as with new features and functionality. This was especially true this year, because at the event, Creo® Parametric™ 3.0 was revealed.
From the beginning, the PTC® Creo® Object Toolkit was designed to be the common API for all Creo® apps. It introduced many features that make life easier for a programmer, such as automatic data type conversions and smart pointers. My colleague Lorant Olasz attended a session on PTC® Creo® 3.0, where he learned that the API will see expanded coverage of functionality and the PTC UI editor will make it easier to implement additions to the user interface. There were also several presentations during the conference that covered news on the various PTC® Creo® 3.0 apps.
Of all the new functionality, we would like to highlight one in particular. PTC calls it Unite™ technology and it will make it much easier to collaborate across CAD software. Leveraging the Unite™ technology, users of PTC® Creo® Parametric™ will be able to open and reference CAD designs created in other software, just as if it were a native file.
The same basic idea of being able to utilize geometry no matter where it comes from for modeling with COMSOL Multiphysics® software is behind our LiveLink™ products for CAD integration. For instance, as you may already know, if you want to connect PTC® Creo® Parametric™ software and COMSOL Multiphysics® software, LiveLink™ for Creo® Parametric™ is your tool.
Additional Resources
Between the introduction to FIRST® and the reveal of PTC® Creo® Paramteric™ 3.0 and its Unite™ technology, the PTC® Live Global 2014 conference was entertaining and successful. If you missed out, you can watch the keynote presentations and learn about the new functionality to Creo® Parametric™ 3.0 on their website.
If you want to get involved in the FIRST® program, visit their website to learn how.
FIRST, FRC, and FTC are registered trademarks of the United States Foundation For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) which is not overseeing, involved with, or responsible for this activity, product, or service.
FLL is a jointly held trademark of FIRST and The Lego Group, neither of which is overseeing, involved with, or responsible for this activity, product, or service.
LEGO is a registered trademark of The LEGO Group which is not overseeing, involved with, or responsible for this activity, product, or service.
PTC, Creo, Creo Parametric, and Unite are trademarks or registered trademarks of PTC Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and in other countries.
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People claiming to be law enforcement officials have been calling residents in the Spokane area recently, demanding money to stay out of jail for missing jury duty. Spokane police say the scam involves callers telling people they missed jury duty and have a bench warrant for their arrest. The scammer then asks for money over the phone.
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We are sure that just about all of you reading this story right now feel pretty confident in using a rattle can to paint something. What if we asked you to pick up a professional spray gun and spray your car? How's your confidence now? Using a spray can is a no-brainer, because all you have to do is push the button and go. With a pro gun there is much more to do and much more that can go wrong.
It would take us an entire magazine to teach you how to fully restore the outside of your car, which we just won't do. We can, however, teach you how to use a pro gun and spray something like primer. That is exactly what this story will cover: the proper procedure to setting up a gun and spraying the car. We will be using a '66 Chevelle we have that is in dire need of a single-color exterior. The previous owner thought it would be a good idea to give the car a zebra-inspired paintjob and that just won't fly here at Super Chevy.
For the spray gun, we looked to Summit Racing and ordered one of the company's Pro Packs. Summit takes out some of the guesswork with the Pro Pack by combining a bunch of stuff you will need to get a certain job done, in this case priming. The Pro Pack comes with two good-quality DeVilbiss High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) spray guns; two 60cc spray cups; a regulator with gauge; fluid tips of 1.4, 1.5 and 1.8 in size; multi-wrench; and a bunch of cleaning brushes in a blow-molded case to keep it all nice and tidy. You also get a gun holder, painter's coverall, head socks, respirator and two disposable airline filters/water traps all for just $227.00.
This gun set can be used to spray all the media it would take to finish a car thanks to the multiple tips it comes with. Since basecoats, clears, and primers have different viscosities, it takes a smaller tip for the thinner stuff and bigger for the thicker stuff. The 1.4 tip will be used for most basecoats, the 1.5 will be good for clearcoats and sealers and the 1.8 will be used for the thick stuff like high-build primers and micro flake.
Before we can get into setting up the gun, we needed to get the car ready. For that we picked up a couple of packs of 6-inch round dual-action sander (D/A) sandpaper in 40- and 80-grit. The 40 will be used to quickly strip off the paint, and the 80 will be used to prep the surface for our primer. The primer we are using was something we had mixed special to emulate the Red Oxide primer used back in the day. The reason we needed to have it mixed was we could not find a direct over bare metal (DOBM) primer in Red Oxide so we had to tint a white DOBM to a close match. If you are not stripping your ride down to bare metal, then finding a Red Oxide should be no problem. There are gray and black DOBM primers out there if that is more your speed, but we have seen enough flat-black muscle cars and wanted ours to look a bit different.
Since the author is still pretty green when it comes to spraying, we enlisted the help of a pro, Vic Sapien, from Seaside Collision in Hermosa Beach, California. Vic came to the shop and made sure we did everything correctly. So without further ado, let's get into it.


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The association of rum with relaxation and good times is rooted in two things: most rum is produced in warm climates (the Caribbean, Central and South America) and liquor companies often market their brands that way. Scan the rum section of any liquor store, and you'll see a whole lot of palm trees and pirates. But rum's "vacation in a glass" reputation has evolved to become a backbar "staycation," holding its place on menus year-round. Check out these rum recipes at Nightclub.com.
Much of this excitement has to do with the revival of Tiki and other classic rum cocktails. But as Frank Cisneros from New York City's Cienfuegos points out, rum's heightened popularity also has to do with the influx of rum styles available: "People are starting to realize that rum is one of the most versatile mixing spirits. It's one of the few spirit categories that spans the range of styles from unaged, dry, blended, funky, sweet, to very aged. It can be expressed in so many ways and is so much more versatile than, say, whiskey, which has much narrower applications. Coupled with the fact that most rums are a relative value when compared to other spirits, particularly whiskies and brandies, and I think you'll see people using it more and more in all sorts of cocktail applications. "
Drink Trends: Shaken, Swizzled and Sipped
The now ubiquitous Mojito seems to enjoy a steady place on menus across the country, with creative variations using fresh fruits, herbs and rum types to keep customers interested. At Philadelphia's Rum Bar (winner of the Nightclub & Bar 2012 Cocktail Lounge of the Year), Adam Kanter has seen a resurgence of the Daiquiri instead.
"Everybody seems to want to recreate Ernest Hemingway's preferred Daiquiri of choice — which I do, too," Kanter says, "but I would love to see bars coming up with their own spin on the traditional Daiquiri."
Adam Kanter of Rum Bar in Philadelphia, the Nightclub & Bar 2012 Cocktail Lounge of the Year.
Silver or white rums like Bacardi Superior, Cruzan and Don Q (the volume of which was up a whopping 15.3% to 219,000 9-liter cases last year) continue to do well in these drinks.
The Tiki cocktail trend (or "faux-tropical" as Allan Katz from Caña Rum Bar in Los Angeles calls the drinks) continues to grow with bars coast-to-coast recreating potent blends of rums and tropical juices. "With the boom of classic cocktails, we saw an opportunity to revisit rum drinks the fun way, with the likes of the Mai Tai, the Zombie and the Pain Killer. We wanted to get away from the sticky sweet versions we have seen for years and approach with updated liquors, fresh ingredients and some fun. They are fun drinks after all," explains Bar Manager Gary Hermanson from RumBa at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston.
Bartenders also have expressed a renewed interest in aged rum styles that hold their weight in a complex cocktail just as well as when simply sipped. Juan Campos, U.S. brand development manager of Brugal Rum says, "By and large, the biggest surge we've noticed recently is in premium sipping rums and consumers' curiosity about the idea of sipping rum." The brand's new extension, Brugal 1888, offers a dry style of rum aged in toasted American White Oak Casks, then transferred to specially selected Spanish Sherry Oak cask for a secondary aging.
If the process sounds similar to whiskey, it is. Kanter thinks this phenomenon is a nice direction for boutique rum brands. He notes Plantation Rum finishes their rums in Cognac Ferrand barrels, Ron Zacapa and Dos Maderas finish their rums in Pedro Ximenez Sherry barrels and Murray MacDavid uses dessert wine barrels for finishing. The availability of unique aged rums makes it easier for bartenders to use the various styles in cocktails. And the cost, as Kanter points out, is a relative value compared with most aged whiskies.
"A 7-year-old rum could be the equivalent of a 21-year-old scotch due to the Caribbean heat tripling the effectiveness of the oak barrels," Kanter says. "The price of a 7-year-old rum is in the $20-30 range. The price in a 21-year-old scotch is well into the hundreds."
Katz has seen a broad demographic of rum sippers at Caña over the past two years, as well as a growth in the segment he finds most exciting. While a variety of brands do well at his bar (Don Q, Zacapa, Smith & Cross, Banks, Plantation), aged rum accounts for the lion's share of his sales. "It's just more interesting and versatile," he says.
Tom Herbst, director of marketing for rums at Diageo also recognizes that dark, aged rums are growing. "The recent whiskey renaissance in the U.S. has sparked a renewal of attention for brown spirits, and rum is beginning to be considered by many adult consumers as a sipping spirit, not for use exclusively in Tiki cocktails or classic rum cocktails like the Mojito." Diageo has introduced Captain Morgan Black Spiced rum to compete in sipping rum space, as well as evolve with their core Captain consumer.
A Rum Old Fashioned, courtesy of Frank Cisneros of Cienfuegos in New York City. For the recipe, click here.
Spice is Nice
The undisputed king of the spiced category at 6.28 million 9-liter cases, Captain Morgan now has to defend its throne against new entrants like Bacardi Oakheart (which did 140,000 9-liter cases in its first year) and Cruzan 9. Further nipping at the Captain's heels is the hip and tattooed Sailor Jerry brand and lower-priced Admiral Nelson Spiced rum. Both brands saw strong growth in 2011 at 16% and 3.9% respectively.
Herbst says Captain Morgan is now seeing a resurgence in on-premise business after the economic downturn caused more consumers to drink at home. With an aggressive on-premise marketing strategy featuring the Morganettes brand ambassadors, Captain Morgan is focusing on activities that tell the story of the real-life brand icon Captain Henry Morgan. They also are branching outside the "Captain and Coke" bar call with new drink recipes.
The launch of Captain Morgan Black Spiced rum is a big step for Diageo. Herbst explains, "As the Captain Morgan target consumer continues to evolve and expand his interests, we recognize that Captain Morgan needs to evolve with them. Our recent campaign 'To Life, Love and Loot' was the ideal way to introduce the world to a more mature, multi-dimensional Captain." The liquid is described as a bold, dark spiced rum with rich clove spice and premium cassia bark. The smooth finish is created by double charred blackened oak and is best enjoyed on the rocks, similar to a fine whiskey.
Flavor Explosion
Like vodka, rum flavors have continued at a rapid pace, with Bacardi having successful launches of brands, including Rock Coconut, Torched Cherry and the upcoming Wolf Berry, that feature built-in bar call potential. Coming off of a 5.6% increase last year according to Impact Databank, Pernod Ricard has introduced two new line extensions to the Malibu rum family — MalibuRed, a higher-proof tequila and rum hybrid with endorsements by R&B star Ne-Yo — and the citrus-infused Malibu Sunshine. Most bartenders use the flavors to experiment with both complex and simple cocktails, offering their customers a broader range of drink choices.
Ready for Rum
The so-called rum renaissance is enjoying a 1.3% growth as the spirit category's second largest player. And regardless of the season, both bartenders and consumers have found a place for rum in their cocktail repertoire. Expect to see more dark and aged rums nudge their way next to whiskies as palates evolve and demand increases. But don't dismiss the white, flavored and spiced rums as they also continue to innovate. Whether mixed with cola, hand-shaken or muddled, rum is ready for another big year.


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Imagine growing up today: Your best friend got a nose ring, tattoos abound in gym class, and classmates talk about
everything from hairstyles to homosexuality in Internet chat rooms. Think
about raging hormones, a need to rebel, and peer pressure in your child's daily
life. It's no wonder that teens and preteens have the potential for making
mistakes that could affect the rest of their lives. Some of these mistakes may involve alcohol and drug use or abuse, high-risk sexual behavior, or violence. Your teen may also be dealing with stress or depression.
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children. You may be shocked and confused by your child's completely unfamiliar
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pressures he or she must deal with. Don't isolate yourself from his or her
reality out of fear or feeling uncomfortable.
Ask your child to tell you about anything that bothers him or her, such as bullying or a concern about a friend's actions. And have ongoing talks about your child's everyday activities.
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The nation's top librarian has decreed that 2Pac, R.E.M. and Willie Nelson do indeed rock.
Late rapper Tupac Shakur's "Dear Mama," R.E.M.'s rock hit "Radio Free Europe" and veteran country star Willie Nelson's 1975 concept album "Red Headed Stranger" are among a list of 25 recordings that will be preserved for all time, The Library of Congress announced Wednesday.
Also making the cut for this year's list is comedian Bill Cosby's second album, Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti," "Smokestack Lightning" by Howlin' Wolf and a 1923 recording of "Canal Street Blue" by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band.
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In announcing the list, librarian James H. Billington said the selections point to "the diverse beauty, humanity and artistry found in the American soundscape."
The Library signaled out Shakur's 1995 track "Dear Mama," released a year before Shakur was shot dead, as a "moving and eloquent homage to both his own mother and all mothers struggling to maintain a family in the face of addiction, poverty and societal indifference."
Shakur is the third hip-hop act to join the registry, following works by Grandmaster Flash and Public Enemy, according to Time Magazine.
R.E.M.'s 1981 hit "Radio Free Europe" got the nod for its "raw immediacy."
"Singer Michael Stipe's elliptical lyrics and guitarist Peter Buck's arpeggiated open chords would not only become signatures of the band's future output, but they added greatly to the song's enigmatic appeal," the Library said.
The annual list, which now numbers 300 works, is determined by nominations from the public and from a Library of Congress board stacked with music industry leaders. The works are housed in a state-of-the-art facility in Culpeper, Virginia.
To be eligible for consideration the recordings must be at least 10 years old and deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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The MBA is perhaps the most versatile graduate degree in the world. Recent UIS alumni are currently building successful careers at:
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"Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms will all persons…"
THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE! After two years of hard work, our new album "Amid The Noise And Haste" is finally out in the world for you to hear. We have never been more proud of anything in our lives. Thanks to our friends Michael Franti, Damian Marley, Collie Buddz, Anuhea, J Boog, and Nahko for taking part in the record. Most importantly, this album is for you, our loyal fans. You are the reason we continue on.
TUNE IN TONIGHT! We are celebrating today's release with a LIVE WEBCAST at 8:30 PM EST / 5:30 PM PST of our performance at The Hamilton in our hometown of Washington, DC. Invite some friends over and enjoy the show!
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"Looking East" Exhibition Showcases China's Up-And-Coming Artists, Reflecting The Generational Difference Between Young Artists And '90s Superstars
With regular news about China's most famous artists selling works for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in some cases well over a million dollars, over the past five years, it can be easy to forget that China's art world is in a constant state of flux, with thousands of young artists coming out of art schools and vying for attention. Although artists like Yue Minjun and Zhang Xiaogang have quickly become major global art stars, China's younger artists are little known outside of their home country (and, more often than not, are unknown there as well), so the news that Kansas City is mounting a relatively large-scale and far-ranging exhibition of works by young Chinese artists must give some of these art greenhorns some hope for their future prospects.
The "Looking East" group exhibition, held at the Byron C. Cohen Gallery for Contemporary Art, follows previous solo shows of Chinese artists Hong Chun Zhang, Chong Siew Ying and Deng Wushu at the gallery, and offers viewers a glimpse at many of China's burgeoning young talents. From the Kansas City Star:
Three prints by Yang Qian seem shallow and self-indulgent compared with [Sheng Qi's politically-motivatd] oils. Yang wields tremendous skill to produce voyeuristic fantasies of spying on beautiful women through moist windowpanes or in foggy mirrors.


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MEDINA, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced at its annual meeting of stockholders that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on October 31, 2016, to stockholders of record as of October 17, 2016. This payment represents a 9.1 percent increase over the $0.275 quarterly cash dividend paid at this time last year.
This action marks RPM's 43rd consecutive year of increased cash dividends paid to its stockholders, which places RPM in an elite category of less than half of 1 percent of all 19,000 publicly traded U.S. companies. Only 44 other companies, besides RPM, have consecutively paid an increasing annual dividend for this period of time or longer, according to the 2016 summer edition of the Mergent Handbook of Dividend Achievers. At a share price of $50.00, RPM's dividend yield would be 2.4 percent.
"As noted in our fiscal 2016 annual report, RPM has outperformed the S&P 500 Index and its peer group in cumulative total return for the five- and ten-year periods ended May 31, 2016," stated Frank C. Sullivan, chairman and chief executive officer. "Consistently increasing our cash dividend has been critical to our ability to significantly outpace the market and deliver value to our shareholders."
At the meeting, Thomas C. Sullivan officially retired as a director of RPM after 55 years of service. He joined RPM's predecessor, Republic Powdered Metals, in 1961 as a divisional sales manager. He assumed leadership of the then-$11-million company in 1971 upon the sudden death of his father and RPM founder, Frank C. Sullivan. When he stepped down as chief executive officer in 2002, RPM's annual sales were more than $2 billion. Today, they are nearly $5 billion.
"Tom shaped RPM's corporate culture, established its core operating principles and has been a key driver of its growth and success. If you made a $1,000 investment in RPM on May 31, 1971, near the start of Tom's leadership, and reinvested the dividends, your investment would have grown at an incredible rate to $510,190 by the end of our 2016 fiscal year. The same investment in the S&P 500 over a comparable timeframe would be worth $81,100," stated Frank C. Sullivan. "Tom leaves a lasting legacy that will continue to reward our shareholders and guide our current management team. We are extremely grateful for the mentorship and guidance he has provided."
In addition, four directors were elected to serve in Class I with three-year terms expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2019. They include David A. Daberko, retired chairman of the board and chief executive officer, National City Corporation, now a part of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Thomas S. Gross, retired vice chairman and chief operating officer for the Electrical Sector of Eaton Corporation plc; Craig S. Morford, chief legal and compliance officer of Cardinal Health, Inc.; and Frank C. Sullivan, chairman and chief executive officer of RPM.
About RPMRPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services across three segments. RPM's industrial products include roofing systems, sealants, corrosion control coatings, flooring coatings and other construction chemicals. Industrial companies include Stonhard, Tremco, illbruck, Carboline, Flowcrete, and Euclid Chemical. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement and by hobbyists. Consumer brands include Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane and Testors. RPM's specialty products include industrial cleaners, colorants, exterior finishes, specialty OEM coatings, edible coatings, restoration services equipment and specialty glazes for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Specialty segment companies include Day-Glo, Dryvit, RPM Wood Finishes, Mantrose-Haeuser, Legend Brands, Kop-Coat, and TCI. Additional details can be found at www.rpminc.com and by following RPM on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RPMintl.
For more information, contact Barry M. Slifstein, vice president – investor relations, at 330-273-5090 or email@example.com.
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Meet Director Certification
The Vegas Judges/Coaches conference produced its first "Certified" Figure Meet Directors under the new rules. A four hour seminar was conducted on the first day, with current directors with years of experience to new directors eager to be certified and run a contest. The open discussion and review of the Figure Meet Director Manual, was informative as the Meet Director for the 2008 Figure Nationals Ed Harney, clarified the necessity for this formalized program and emphasized the need to promote and recruit new directors. The responsibility of the Meet Director is to see that competitions are conducted fairly, correctly and with a minimum of distraction. They enforce rules, maintain order and crown champions. The new classifications of Figure Meet Director is intended to partner with the existing commitment and dedication of our current officials and to standardize the procedures of meet direction, at the same time help promote and train others on officiating at all levels, from figure stewards to Chief Referees.
New classifications of Figure Meet Director are MD"A" for Invitational, State, Regional, and National competitions, and MD"B" for local, interclub, or exhibition contests and have been created for all contests starting with the 2009 season. If you missed the seminar, you may apply on-line with the National office and they will send a Meet Director Manual and test directly to you. The test has two sections, a listing of experience in various aspects of meet officiating and an "open book" questionnaire. Simply review the Figure Meet Director Manual, General rules, and Figure rules, fill out the test and send back to the office. The experience section and test scores will be tabulated and results sent back shortly. If you have contests coming up for this 2009 season, get your application in right away in order to have the proper certification, prior to your contest date.
The current Speed and Hockey Meet Director classifications remain unchanged and you must attend either a Speed or Hockey Meet Director's Seminar to obtain certification in those disciplines.


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In warm, tropical oceans, like that shown in (A), large numbers of corals and other marine animals and plants make skeletons out of calcite and other carbonate minerals. These skeletons and carbonate mud make a rock called limestone like the one shown in (B) from San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. This limestone was a coral reef living under a shallow sea about 120,000 years ago.
Back to the Table of Environments
(A) Abi Howe, American Geological Institute, courtesy of Earth Science World Imagebank and (B) courtesy of Lisa Gardiner
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Here are the top New England regional stories coming today from GateHouse News Service. Stories are available at gatehousenewsservice.com.
Here are the top New England regional stories coming today from GateHouse News Service. Stories are available at gatehousenewsservice.com. Please submit stories below no later than 6 p.m. local time, unless you have breaking news that is changing significantly. Questions?
Contact: Chris Biondi, (508) 626-4343, email@example.com
SEX OFFENDER FACT: In one state, all sex offenders register for life, whether they raped a child or had sex with a teen while a teenager themselves. Find this and more in the sex offender national project. Look for graphics and web-only features, such as video and an interactive map, on the news service now under special reports. Running Aug. 25-26.
TAKING ON SHOCK THERAPY - The cover story of the current Mother Jones magazine offers a new look at what it calls the Abu Ghraib of high schools in Canton, Mass.
Patriot Ledger, Benner, 20 inches, on wire now
With MassAction sidebar to come and with logos
CASINO RAPE AND LIES CONTROVERSY – The fallout from revelations that the primary spokesman for tribe pushing Massachusetts casino is a convicted rapist who lied about his Vietnam military record.
The Enterprise, Elwell, 15 inches, 6 p.m.
SEX OFFENDER PREVENTION (for national package) - Perhaps the best way to protect kids from predators is to teach them about good and bad touch, to trust their gut, and to tell if something happens to them. But do schools have time/space for such non-academic lessons in their curriculum these days?
Patriot Ledger, Jette, 20 inches, 7 p.m.
LYME DISEASE - While relatively low mosquito counts have put a damper on some other ailments, cases of Lyme Disease - including a strain that goes to the brain - are up in Mass. and the South Shore.
Patriot Ledger, Collins, 15 inches, 7 p.m.
EEE - How schools and town sports are handling the EEE threat, with some excluding outdoor activities past.
Patriot Ledger, Goulart, 15 inches, 6 p.m.
MILFORD MAN SHOT BY ATTLBORO POLICE - Milford man shot and injured by Attleboro cop after cop says the man rammed his stolen car into the cruiser after refusing order to stop.
Milford Daily News, Herring, 12 inches, 6 p.m.
With a mug shot
BEER PRICES RISING - The price of barley has increased nearly 50 percent in a year, according to Farm & Ranch Guide. That means higher prices for some beers.
The Enterprise, Allegrini, 5 inches, on wire now
EMARGOED TO SUNDAY: A STINGING SEASON - Dry weather leads to more - and more serious - wasp and bee stings.
The Enterprise, Allegrini, 15 inches, on wire now
SALEM WITCH ENTRAILS - Witches of Salem are relieved after a major break in this spring's raccoon mutilation case, hoping that the arrest of two residents will clear the reputation of the Wiccan and psychic communities.
Salem Gazette, Guerriero, 22 inches, on wire now
VOYEUR TAPED FRIEND FOR YEARS - Police said the alleged video voyeur sneaked video cameras into the home of a family friend beginning in April 2004. He had in his apartment at least three tapes of the woman nude – and tapes of others going back 10 years.
MetroWest Daily News, Lynch, 14 inches, on wire now
BC TO CRACK DOWN ON ROWDY STUDENTS - Boston College students caught partying off campus this school year will face arrest as the school rolls out a new zero-tolerance policy.
Allston-Brighton TAB, Cherecwich, 20 inches, on wire now
SEA TURTLES RETURN TO OCEAN - Much to the approval of a huge crowd, the endangered seas turtles eagerly flopped across the sands Monday and into the surf after months of recovery
The Cape Codder, Eldred, 18 inches, on wire now
With photo
RARE TURTLE HELPED TO SAFETY - While traveling Route 58 July 9, Duffy noticed a large object in the roadway. Upon further examination, he realized it was a very large turtle – and, as it turns out, a very rare turtle.
Carver Reporter, Sistrunk, 15 inches, on wire now
With photo
OLD HOUSE YIELDS SURPRISES - An old house being dismantled on Water Street has yielded some surprises, including etchings of ships that could be 300 years old.
Ipswich Chronicle, Waters, 12 inches, on wire now
With photos
LET IPOD BE YOUR GUIDE - Add another revolutionary claim to Boston - it's one of the first cities in the country to offer audio walking tours that can be downloaded onto an MP3 player.
Patriot Ledger, Feinberg, 25 inches, on wire now
With photo to come
COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES LAG - Financial, social and academic factors are making it tough for college students graduate within six years.
Pastriot Ledger, Lightman, 22 inches, on wire now
FATHER KNOWS BEST – Brookline, Mass., man concocts a natural cream in his kitchen for his infant's worsening eczema and takes the product national.
Brookline TAB, Scarpati, 20 inches, on wire now
With photo
FOOD PRICES – Restaurants – and their customers – face rising food prices.
Patriot Ledger, Adams, 6 p.m.
With photos
NEW CEO – Tweeter gets a new CEO.
Patriot Ledger, 12 inches, 6 p.m.
MASS. MARKET: KRISPY KREME - Krispy Kreme ends its stay in Mass. not with a bang but a whimper.
Patriot Ledger, Chesto, 25 inches, 6 p.m.
With photos
PEDICAB BUSINESS – A boon for tourists and cancer research in Newburyport. The company leases shifts on the pedicabs to its drivers. The rides are free; the drivers work for tips. The profist go to Dana-Farber.
Newburyport Current, Swart, 25 inches, on wire now
With photo
EDITORIAL: A HANDLE ON HEALTH COVERAGE - A new report spells out some good news for cash-strapped cities and towns: there's a better way to deal with double-digit, budget-busting increases in local health insurance costs.
The Patriot Ledger, on wire now
EDITORIAL: THE STATE GAMBLES ON ADDICTION - An increase in the tax rate would be a more honest way for the state to raise revenue.
MetroWest Daily News, on wire now
EDITORIAL: TEENS AND SEX - A locker room sex scandal at Milton Academy resulted in painful life lessons for a group of students who proved capable of frighteningly casual sexual attitudes and behavior.
The Patriot Ledger, on wire now
EDITORIAL: BUCKETS OF SAVINGS - Every household, like many in southeastern Mass., should think about ways to cut down on unnecessary or wasteful water use, both indoors and out.
Patriot Ledger, on wire now
KENNEY-MARSHALL: A TEACHER'S DREAD AND JOY ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - though I toss and turn, fret and worry over the first day of school, I still revel in the joy that the first day of school can bring. It's a time of self renewal and a chance to learn again.
MetroWest Daily News, 22 inches, on wire now
DEB GAUTHIER: PRESIDENT REWRITES HISTORY - The president's newest reason for staying the course in Iraq is wrong, as most of his theories about Iraq have been wrong.
MetroWest Daily News, on wire now
BERMUDA NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM - After Milton's Jasmin Johansen broke her school's goals, assists, and points records during the 2006 season, the word on Johansen made its way almost 1,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, to Bermuda, the island her parents grew up on.
Patriot Ledger, Nielsen, 22 inches, on wire now
With photo to come
Norwich Bulletin, Flaum, on wire now
GREAT FEAST OF THE HOLY GHOST UNDER WAY – On Saturday, Aug. 25, starting at 10:30 a.m., a large parade will march from Ponta Delgada Boulevard, including Columbia Street, then South Main Street to Kennedy Park, for about four hours.
Herald News, 8 inches, on wire now
With photos
KEEPING ESPERANTO ALIVE - Remember those nights you spent memorizing irregular French verbs into the wee hours of the morning wondering why no one ever thought of a simpler language? Actually, someone did.
The Beacon, Schiavone, 22 inches, on wire now
A TRICK OF THE LIGHT: BROOKLINE ARTS CENTER EXHIBITS CAMERA OBSCURA - Something magical is happening in a dark, cramped gallery space at the Brookline Arts Center.
Brookline TAB, Simpson, 15 inches, on wire now
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Taken on its own, it's not bad. It's a problem we all identify with (perhaps a bit overused for comedic purposes, but still) and we see Mr. Hat's usual brand of unneeded violence and hatred applied to it in a rather creative way. I like the visual at the end, it's ironic and destructive.
But here is my problem. Randall's already used this idea. And I mean really used this exact idea. It's right there in panel 2 of comic 496 (part 3 of the Secretary series):
Q: Is it true you completely disassembled someone's car outside a Starbucks?At the time, I wrote that the comic was just "a list of Patented Wacky Mr. Hat Hi-Jinks and Shenanigans! Yep, no less than SIX such shenanigans! Of course, we don't get to see any of these, meaning that Mr. Munroe has done basically no more work than just....coming up with a list of Wacky Antics." Now, of course, we get to see this particular antic acted out, so I should just shut up and be happy.
A: It was parked across two spaces.
But it doesn't work like that. Had today's comic come out before Secretary Part III, it would be ok - the Senate hearing that Mr. Hat has would be a callback to the earlier comic, which I think is funny enough and in character enough and relevant enough to deserve it. But it came in the other order, which leads me to suspect that Randy is either looking through old strips for ideas or has a list of Mr. Hat ideas and forgot to cross that one off. Or he really can't think of anything else. In any case, most people no doubt forgot that this idea was old (including me, thanks again Kurt for pointing it out...) so he'll probably get away with it this time, but man, he really shouldn't.
Cue cuddlefish telling me why the two jokes are totally different...


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HT City Culinary Fest 2017
NEW DELHI, INDIA - AUGUST 23: Chef JP Singh, Executive Chef, Bukhara, ITC Maurya prepares 'Murgh Mirch Malai Tikka' during the Day 1 of HT City's Culinary Fest, Season III, at ITC Maurya Hotel on August 23 IN New Delhi, India. JP Singh, Executive Chef, Bukhara, which is believed to be one of India's finest restaurants, has specially curated this recipe for our readers, which is not part of the regular Bukhara menu. Talking about why he decided to create this dish, the chef says, I decided to cook Murgh Mirch Tikka as it goes well with monsoon. The medicinal properties of black peppercorn the star ingredient of the dish will be great for food lovers. The freshness of ingredients, the chef insists, is the key to the dish. (Photo by Amal KS/Hindustan Times )


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Mektory School of Technology
...where curiosity meets science!
TTÜ Mektory School of Technology is a place where children of all ages get to experience the wonderful opportunities of science, technology and innovation. We bring together the university's coolest lecturers, most awesome technologies and school students in a unique environment! The aim of Mektory School of Technology is to demonstrate how exciting science and technology really is and to inspire children to excel in STEM subjects.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Some hedge funds are calling it quits on one of their biggest trades of the year - shorting French government bonds.
Earlier this year many in London's hedge fund industry were lining up bets against the euro zone's second-largest economy, reckoning the May election of President Francois Hollande, a socialist, would accelerate the country's deteriorating economic outlook.
But the trade has not worked out as planned. France's long-term borrowing costs fell to a record low at auction last week as investors sought out safe havens. So some funds are now cutting their losses or changing tactics, for instance betting against French equities instead.
"It's a slow burner," said one hedge fund manager who was short French bonds earlier but has since exited the trade. He asked not to be named. "I think people are too early."
Shorting is a bet that the price of a security will fall.
With a few exceptions - notably a strong rebound in early June - French 10-year yields have been on a downward path for much of this year, and on Thursday stood below 2 percent. Core German 10-year yields, in comparison, are now around 1.32 percent.
Pedro de Noronha, managing partner at London-based Noster Capital, was shorting French government bonds earlier this year and offsetting them with high-yield senior secured corporate bonds. He told Reuters this month he has since closed the trade to take what profits were forthcoming from the two-way deal.
"I don't think anyone wants to be (short)," said Andrew McCaffery, global head of hedge funds at Aberdeen Asset Management. "Most participants are taking a more sanguine short-to-medium-term view because of the ECB."
The European Central Bank promised in September to do what it takes to protect the euro zone, including buying struggling debt if necessary.
Earlier this year some hedge funds - who have been accused by politicians of exacerbating euro zone debt woes by betting against the bonds - were pointing at some of Hollande's more controversial policies as likely drivers of a sell-off in bonds.
They focused on tax hikes for the rich and cuts to the pension age for some workers, which they believed would further hit France's competitiveness. They have also focused on the loss of France's prized AAA Standard & Poor's rating in January, unemployment rates now at a 13-year high and a debt to GDP ratio of around 90 percent.
Their concerns were encapsulated by The Economist, which last month called France 'the time-bomb at the heart of Europe' on its front page. French officials accused the British-based weekly of sensationalism.
Not everyone has taken off their bets. Patrick Armstrong, head of investment selection at Armstrong Investment Managers, began shorting 10-year bonds at yields of 2.2 percent and is holding on to his position. He says 10-year bond yields have historically been around inflation plus 1 percent, equating to yields of about 2.9 percent.
But many funds are now more fearful that other factors could derail the trade, eroding their already meager profits for 2012.
The average fund is up 4.9 percent in the first 11 months of the year - less than they lost last year but well behind a 14.9 percent total return from the S&P stock index .SPX.
Managers now see the ECB's September announcement as a game-changer that could work against them.
"(France is) systemically important, and there may be intervention if it ever gets to the point where it's at risk," said Louis Gargour, chief investment officer at LNG Capital.
He said that shorting France using 10-year CDS (credit default swaps) had "gone horribly wrong for people who were short" and added: "The trade on fundamentals makes sense, but in terms of technicals and regulatory hurdles it may hurt you."
Funds also point to the weight of investors seeking refuge in French bonds, or the possibility that liquidity could dry up.
"Even if being short French government bonds seems an obvious trade, I would not implement it," Philippe Gougenheim, chief executive of Gougenheim Investments, told Reuters.
"I am paranoid about liquidity, and I do not want to enter into any trade on a market where liquidity can dry up very quickly. It never happened on French govvies (government bonds), but did take place on Italian ones in '08 and '09."
Gougenheim also pointed to French life insurance purchases of bonds and the large euro reserves of central banks around the world sitting in French and German bonds, which he thinks unlikely to be sold.
Rather than use bonds, he is short a basket of stocks - including many French companies - with a large exposure to both high labor costs in Europe and depressed European consumers. He has offset this by buying another European stock index, he said.
Editing by Jeremy Gaunt