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Pressure on Thailand's embattled government mounted on Tuesday, when a flagship rice-buying scheme vital to its support stumbled closer to collapse and the opposition filed legal challenges that could void a disrupted weekend election.
The crisis in the rice scheme is a humiliating blow for Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra - it helped sweep her to power in 2011, but has become mired in allegations of corruption and growing losses that are making it increasingly hard to fund.
(Read more: Thailand's politics remain a mire, so why are its shares up?)
The commerce minister said China had cancelled an order for 1.2 million tons of rice due to a corruption probe, while state-run Krung Thai Bank (KTB) joined other lenders in saying it would not provide loans urgently needed to rescue it.
Protesters succeeded in disrupted voting in a fifth of constituencies in Sunday's election. The incomplete poll means Yingluck could head a caretaker administration for months, unable to make policy decisions, while demonstrators continue to block parts of the capital as they have been since November.
The opposition Democrat Party boycotted the election and on Tuesday filed challenges to its legality. It is also trying to get Yingluck's Puea Thai Party disbanded for holding the vote under abnormal circumstances, with Bangkok under a state of emergency.
"We will argue that the election violated the constitution," spokesman Chavanond Intarakomalyasut said. "In a separate petition, we will file for the dissolution of Puea Thai Party."
The Democrat's last spell in power, between 2008 and 2011, came after the courts banned a previous ruling party loyal to Yingluck's elder brother, Thaksin Shinawatra.
(Read more: Thai rice subsidies: damned if you do, and don't)
The rice programme was one of the populist policies pioneered by Thaksin, a former prime minister central to a stubborn conflict that has divided Thais for at least eight years. He was toppled by the military in 2006.
Losses to the taxpayer, estimated at 200 billion baht ($6 billion) a year, have fuelled protests against Yingluck's government, and payment problems now risk alienating farmers at the heart of her support base in the poorer north and northeast.
Taxpayers' money
The anti-government demonstrators, mostly from Bangkok and the south, say Yingluck is Thaksin's puppet and the costly giveaways that won his parties every election since 2001 are tantamount to vote-buying using taxpayers' money.
They say Thaksin's new political order is tainted by graft and cronyism and want an appointed "people's council" to replace Yingluck and overhaul a political system hijacked by her brother, who lives in exile to avoid a jail term for graft.
Yingluck and her government are being investigated by an anti-graft panel for alleged irregularities in the rice scheme. That and other cases going through Thailand's politicised courts could dissolve her Puea Thai Party and ban top officials.
The Election Commission said it was looking into complaints over alleged abuse of authority by the government during Sunday's vote and would meet on Wednesday to discuss disruption before and during the poll.
Ten people have been killed in sporadic violence since the anti-government protests began late last year. The election was generally peaceful, however, with no repeat of the chaos seen on Saturday when supporters and opponents of Yingluck clashed in north Bangkok, and the capital has been calm this week.
(Read more: Thailand offers to sell rice at a huge loss)
Plea for funding
More than a million farmers are owed money from the government for the rice subsidy scheme, which was supposed to guarantee them an above-market price, and some have protested in the provinces, blocking major roads.
The government is struggling to find the 130 billion baht it needs to pay them and sought bridging loans from banks.
So far none has agreed, not even lenders in which the government holds stakes, such as KTB, 500 of whose employees held a demonstration on Tuesday to urge executives not to provide any loan.
"Some legal issues are not clear and the bank will not get involved in the rice-buying scheme at this point," KTB President Vorapak Tanyawong told reporters. "We don't want to get involved in corruption."
The government scheme has pushed up the price of Thai rice at a time of weak global demand, making it difficult to sell. Industry experts estimate state stocks are as high as 15 million tons.
Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongphaisan said a tender would be held to sell 400,000 tons from stocks next week after China scrapped the deal agreed last year.
"China lacks confidence to do business with us after the National Anti-Corruption Commission started investigations into the transparency of rice deals between Thailand and China," he told reporters.
(Read more: Thailand's 'Teflon' economy put to the test)
The anti-government protesters closed two of their camps on Monday. They have blocked big intersections in Bangkok since Jan. 13 and their leader, Suthep Thaugsuban, said efforts were being made to minimise public disruption.
"But this does not affect our decision to surround and close government ministries," Suthep said. "We will push ahead."
The election is almost certain to renew Yingluck's mandate, although it is unclear when re-runs of votes will be held.
Her supporters believe the military and the establishment, including the judiciary, are threatened by the rise of the billionaire Shinawatra family and accuse them of colluding over the years to oust governments led by or allied to Thaksin.
The coup-prone military has stayed in the wings this time, offering to mediate with no success.


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We've just returned from two weeks in Texas and Louisiana visiting family and Lexie had a ball as usual. She simply LOVES her cousins as well as her Grandma (or Gamme as she's calling her this week) Aunt Boo-Boo, Uncle Jim-Jim and Aunt Yin-Yin. The silly double name thing started when my nephew Cody as a baby couldn't say Aunt Lou Ann (surprise!) so he called me U-U and it stuck. Naturally everyone else had to have their own special double name. I even managed to get a picture with Lexie & BooBoo together. It doesn't seem to happen often.
Anyway, it was a pretty low key visit as my sister Angie (aka Aunt BooBoo) is 7 months pregnant with twins. That's right there will be more cousins for Lexie to play with very soon. In the mean time, you can see she has a kindred spirit in her cousin Princess Mackenzie! Have you ever seen two more adorable princesses?
Of course her cousin Cody is a very special Prince. He even found her glass slipper and placed it on her foot. Naturally it fit!
And here is her littlest cousin Blake. They had a ball together - when they weren't disagreeing over whose ball it was - haha. He's 2 1/2 and we were in his house so it was a little tough for both of them. Overall though they did just great. This was one of their sweet moments together. Thanks Z.
Here is one of the moments she shared with her Gamme.
They had a end of school block party the day after we arrived so Lexie got to mix it up with all the kids in the neighborhood.
They got the bouncy house out that I gave them years ago and turned it into a water slide.
Those Texans sure know how to put on a little get together. The spread was amazing and well worth the heat and bugs. Did I mention it was REALLY hot and humid and the bugs were bigger than my hand?
So of course we had to do a little swimming in their pool since Lexie thinks she can swim now. For Lexie it was all about the look!!
We brought her puppets which were a huge hit. They were so cute putting on their shows. Of course I videoed each one but I won't bore you with them. But you can take my word for it - they were Tony winners!!
Cody & Mackenzie had great report cards for the year so I got them the latest Wii game. And here they are "sharing" with the little kids. Funny thing is Blake & Lexie don't know this is a game that only 2 can play. Their controllers aren't turned on. What they don't know can't hurt them - right? And you can't tell from this picture but they actually were having fun.
Then we were off to ITZ to celebrate their great school year and Lexie's 4th birthday. Yes the family wanted to celebrate her birthday too and who am I to say no!
For those of you who don't have an ITZ in your town as Mackenzie says it's like a Chuck E Cheese for older kids. They have these indoor rides,
even an indoor mini-roller coaster that Lexie proudly road by herself so Z could ride with Blakie.
Of course they have lots of cool games you can play to win tickets (don't you love Lexie closing one eye for better aim? This is serious business you know!)
This one Z play was a jump roping one. Really fun!
They even have a free section for the younger kids with bouncy houses and a little train and plane and all kinds of things for them to do.
Then Z took the kids for a spin in a big rig. Lexie was shifting gears and Blakie was on the horn.
One of the cooler things was this machine where you can "ride" 6 different roller coasters and the laid back seats move with the show. I had to drag them off after 4 rides.
Of course the evening had to end with them turning in their tickets to get some kind of prize. Whenever we go we've always put all the tickets together and divided it by the number of kids. I am pleased to say we didn't come home with some blow up Dora or even a crown. Lexie had enough to get this lovely parasol. Way better than most of the stuff I've thrown away, I mean, that she's won.
Then we actually had her 4th and final 4th Birthday party - this one being the family party. Going to ITZ was the party and then we had cake and presents the following day. The rule is you are suppose to have a party for every year they are celebrating - right? Someone please tell me if that's not true since her 16th birthday could go on for months! Everyone was more than generous as usual and Lexie was thrilled with everything she got. Thank goodness mom had an extra suitcase I could bring home and will bring it back with me when we return for the birth of the twins - filled with stuff of them.
Blakie was obsessed with the cake. He just keep saying "cake - cake - cake" while Lexie was opening her gifts. The mischievous little guy!
Mom picked up these party favors while we where in Kaz 3 years ago. She had enough foresight to think it would be nice to have something from Kazakhstan to celebrate at Lexie's birthdays. Way to go Mom!
One of the gifts I had suggested was a doctors kit since Lexie is still playing doctor all the time at home. Well Angie & Mom went one step further and got her the full outfit. Needless to say Lexie had to put it on immediately and get to work. Here is Princess Doctor Lexie Lou working on her first patient of the day - Cody Bear. What a trooper!
Sadly the patient needs surgery so Princess Doctor Lexie Lou has suited up and is ready to go in.
So it's official. Lexie has turned 4 and will not have another birthday party.....until next year!
One of the few things I requested we do while in Texas was to head to the beach. Well Wed there was a tornado warning in our area so we waited until Friday when the weather would calm down and Jim-Jim would be home. Galveston beach was still feeling the effects as you can see by the waves. The water was very muddy and there was so much sea weed on the beaches there were bulldozers pushing the piles of sea weed off the beaches. But none of that stopped Lexie from working her outfit!
We decided if you can't beat them then join them so instead of a sand castle we made a mud fort complete with sea weed on top for decoration. Thanks Mackenzie.
Lexie was so covered in mud at one pint she wanted to go rinse off...
but I'm not sure how much good it did rinsing off in that muddy water. And BTW, there was no oil in these water. The spill is further east by Louisiana.
Here was the end results. The waves didn't beat us even if the mud actually won!
So that was our low key visit at Angie & Jim's house in Texas. The last 4 days were spent at my sister Lynn's house in Louisiana just across the lake from New Orleans on her horse farm.We went last year and Lexie got to have her first lesson with Yin-Yin so she was very excited to head back. I never did post the pictures from last year so I'm going to stop now and do a whole horse farm post later. I promises Lynn & Broke you will have your own post. In the mean time here is a little teaser.
Yes she was a princess even on the horse!
I can't end this post without noting that three years ago today the judge of Court #2 in Aktau Kazakhstan gave a "positive decision" to allow me to adopt Alexis Falen Quast. I had to wait another 14 days for the final decision but as anyone who has adopted in Kazakhstan knows, getting through court (and my day in court was anything but a formality as I was told it would be) and getting a positive decision is a big milestone in the whole adoption process. God works in mysterious ways to create families and our family is proof of that. I thank God every day for the beautiful baby girl He gave me to raise.


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- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, quartered
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 30 cooked large American shrimp, peeled, tails left intact
- Heads of green and red Belgian endive, trimmed, leaves separated
- Easter Egg radishes, trimmed, with some tops still attached
- Heirloom baby carrots, peeled, trimmed, with some tops still attached
- Persian or Japanese cucumbers, cut into 3x1/2-inch spears
- Sugar snap peas, trimmed
- Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, cut into 3x1/2-inch strips
Recipe Preparation
Combine lemon juice, anchovies, shallot, vinegar, and garlic in processor. Blend until shallot and garlic are finely chopped. Add avocado, sour cream, parsley, tarragon, and basil; blend until almost smooth. With machine running, add olive oil through feed tube in thin stream. Transfer dip to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Place bowl of dip on large platter. Surround with shrimp and vegetables.


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How to force Asp.net Menu to rendered as UL instead of TABLE
April 18, 2010 8 Comments
If you are a web designer or heard about Asp.net Menu, you heard about rendering of this control more. Unfortunately this control rendered as html table tag so it generate large and un-standard code. In this article we take a look at a solution to change rendering of this control to standard html ul tag.
Title : How to force Asp.net Menu to rendered as UL instead of TABLE
Publish Date : 18/04/2010
Version : 1.0
Author : Nasser Hadjloo
Author Mail : email@example.com
Copyright (c) 2010 Nasser Hadjloo.
Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation;
with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled "GNU Free Documentation License".
CSS friendly control adapters for ASP.NET 2.0. "A control adapter can "teach" the Menu how to produce this kind of CSS friendly HTML without sacrificing the power and flexibility of the original Menu control." Official site said. The good news about CSS Friendly isthat this adaptor is free and open source And you can fiond it on codeplex
There is an example on official CSS friendly control adapters for ASP.NET 2.0 website which display two Asp.net menus, one with CSS Friendly adapter and one Standard Asp.net Menu. MenuItems for both are same but rendered html is totally different. In a quick look you can find that Standard Menu rendered 451 lines of html code [which rendered as table] and CSS Friendly Menu which rendered 269 lines of html code [which rendered as ul].
This decreases your lines of code, and will reduce page size and on the other hand will rendered standard html tag which let your menu display in a same type in different browser.
Fortunately we passed from Asp.net 2.0 and now Asp.net 4.0 render MenuItems as standard html ul tag, so you don't need this adapter any more, but if you are still using Asp.net 2.0 Menu, don't miss this good adapter.
Fortunately you can use this adapter for TreeView, DetailsView, FormView, GridView, DataList and MembershipControls [Login – ChangePassword – PasswordRecovery – CreateUser – LoginStatus]
There are good tutorials on official CSS friendly control adapters for ASP.NET 2.0 website, so read those and I just give you a download link, to download CSS Adapter from codeplex.


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Cardiolipin antibodies (IgG, IgM, IgA), anticardiolipin
A cardiolipin antibodies test looks for a certain kind of antibody in your blood. The antibodies are IgG (immunoglobulin G), IgA (immunoglobulin A), and IgM (immunoglobulin M). They are antibodies that form in response to cardiolipins. Cardiolipin is a phospholipid, or a kind of fat in the blood. The levels of these antibodies are often high in people with abnormal blood clotting, autoimmune diseases like lupus, or repeated miscarriages.
You may need this test if you often have abnormal blood clotting or abnormal bleeding. If you have had frequent miscarriages, the test might help healthcare providers figure out why. Also people with some autoimmune diseases such as lupus have cardiolipin antibodies in their blood. This test may be used to help diagnose this disease. When high levels of cardiolipins are found in people with these or other issues, it is known as cardiolipin antibody syndrome. This test helps diagnose this condition.
The cardiolipin antibodies test is usually just one of many tests given. The tests you get will depend on what your healthcare provider is looking for. For example, if your healthcare provider thinks you have lupus, you will probably need other blood tests. You will also need imaging tests and tissue biopsies.
These other tests may include:
Complete blood cell count
Partial thromboplastin time and activated prothromboplastin time. These tests see how your blood clots.
Antinuclear antibody test. These antibodies are found in people with lupus.
Antiphospholipid antibody test. These antibodies are found in people with abnormal blood clots.
Ultrasound, to look for clots in your arteries or veins
Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the method used for the test, and other things. Your test results may not mean you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you.
The results of a cardiolipin antibodies test are easy to understand. If you're negative for cardiolipin antibodies, that is normal. If you're positive, you might have cardiolipin antibody syndrome. You will probably be retested to see if the antibody stays in your blood. You may need to wait as long as 6 weeks between each test period. This is to give accurate results for lupus or cardiolipin antibody syndrome.
The test is done with a blood sample. A needle is used to draw blood from a vein in your arm or hand.
Having a blood test with a needle carries some risks. These include bleeding, infection, bruising, and feeling lightheaded. When the needle pricks your arm or hand, you may feel a slight sting or pain. Afterward, the site may be sore.
Although cardiolipin antibodies are commonly related to lupus, a positive test for them doesn't mean you have lupus. Other tests will be needed to confirm the diagnosis. When you have problems related to blood clotting, miscarriages, or other issues, this test result can help healthcare providers figure out the best way to treat your condition.
You don't need to prepare for this test.


text: Fires blazed and seafood sizzled as New Orleans hosted the fifth annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in August 2008. During the two-day competition, 15 chefs from 14 different states prepared their best dishes using the seafood indigenous to their state. Famed New Orleans chef John Besh, the winner of the 2004 competition and the 2006 James Beard Foundation's Best Chef of the Southeast, hosted the event. GREAT AMERICAN SEAFOOD COOK-OFF contains the most dramatic highlights from the event. Overcooked fish and other culinary calamities cause major stress for the contestants as they attempt to create a masterpiece in three hours. Chef John Currence, a Louisiana native, ultimately prevailed, taking home the top prize for his combination of Mississippi redfish courtboullion and seafood dirty rice. Other entries included Colorado striped bass panzanella by chef Paul Anders (Colorado), pan-roasted glazed rockfish with peas and carrots by chef Tafari Campbell (Maryland) and Texas gulf shrimp by chef Mark Holley (Texas).


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Real Property Ownership & Land Use
- Course Delivery: On Demand
- Credit Hours: 3
- Credit Type: Elective (#35795)
The course approval number for this course will be available upon request
This course explores the meaning of real property ownership and the differences between real estate and personal property. Although these terms are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, there are different rights associated with these different commodities. It is important that licensees understand the differences between them and are able to explain the distinctions to their clients and customers. This course addresses the following topics: Personal and Real Property Ownership Land Description Controlling Development Real Estate Practice Lesson throughout this course, the student will learn how different commodities land, real estate, and real property transfer and relate to one another. In addition, the student will learn about land use theory and come to understand how our federal, state, municipal and private authorities govern and plan our communities. This course covers legal descriptions as well as informal descriptions, the development of these concepts and the role they play in the real estate industry. This courses final lesson presents real-world dilemmas and provides opportunities to apply the information covered in the rest of the course. As the student completes this course, he or she should try to develop a broad understanding of real property use and to place this understanding within the larger context of real estate practice as a whole. This final lesson aims to help the student achieve this goal using comprehensive content questions, practice examples and case studies.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the difference between land, real estate and real property.
- Recognize the difference between real property and personal property.
- State the definition of a fixture.
- Explain the general character of surface, subsurface and air rights, as well as littoral and riparian rights.
- Outline the basic features of the metes and bounds survey method and the rectangular survey method.
- Distinguish the vertical method of land description from other survey methods.
- Name the basic public and private methods employed to control the use and development of land.
- Outline the highest and best use theory of land use.
Regulatory Information
Real Property Ownership and Land Use - Texas Real Estate Commission
- Name:
- Texas Real Estate Commission
- Phone:
- 512-936-3000
- Fax:
- 512-926-3863
- Website URL:
- https://www.trec.texas.gov/
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- [email protected]
- Address:
- 1700 N. Congress Avenue
- City:
- Austin
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- 78701
End of Course Instructions
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SAN FRANCISCO — A legendary Silicon Valley investor and his wife have given $30 million to what will be a $60 million UC San Francisco fund for Ph.D. students in basic sciences.
The school on Tuesday announced the grant from Michael Moritz, chairman of Sequoia Capital in Menlo Park, and his wife, Harriet Heyman.
The gift, creating the largest endowed program for Ph.D. students in the history of the University of California, is being made in recognition of the critical role doctoral students play in fueling biomedical research, according to a news release from the school.
The UCSF Discovery Fellows Program will fund basic science doctoral programs in areas such as cell biology, biochemistry and neuroscience.
The school will match the couple's gift with $25 million of its own funds and a commitment to raise $5 million more from at least 500 donors.
"Graduate students in the life sciences play a vital role in faculty research and innovation and bring curiosity and new ideas" to the labs where they work, said UC San Francisco Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann.
Sequoia Capital made early investments in Apple (AAPL), Cisco (CSCO), Google (GOOG), Yahoo (YHOO) and PayPal, and Moritz said he sees parallels to venture capital in the UC San Francisco donation.
"There is an urgent need to ensure that smart souls don't have financial hurdles that prevent them from conducting great work," he said.
Moritz and Heyman last year gave $115 million to the University of Oxford to help low-income students.


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Bandleader Christopher Dorsey is happy to be bringing the nationally renowned Dillard Center for the Arts jazz ensemble to the Hollywood ArtsPark for a free show on Sunday afternoon, saying it's a venue that offers a unique outdoor experience for the students and the opportunity to reach a bigger audience.
And anyone who has heard them perform comes away a little awestruck, Dorsey says.
"Two weeks ago we were in Fort Myers playing in the state jazz band festival, and the room was packed when they found out my band was going to be in there," Dorsey says, matter-of-factly. "A couple of other band directors said people were coming to see what all the hype is about.
"I saw guys leaving the performance shaking their heads," Dorsey says. "When people get a chance to hear the kids live, they just say 'Wow.'"
There was no swagger in Dorsey's voice. It's just how it is.
This is the fourth straight year the DCA band has made the finals in the so-called "Super Bowl of high school jazz competitions," and they'll be going for their third straight national title next month.
On Saturday, the orchestra will perform its "Sweet Dillard Jazz" program from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Dillard Performing Arts Auditorium (2501 NW 11th St., Fort Lauderdale). The evening of Ellington, Basie and a little funk and soul (and complimentary desserts) will raise money for the jazz education program and help finance the 25-member band's trip to New York, which runs about $30,000. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Info: DCAJazz.com.
Sunday's free performance at the ArtsPark in Hollywood's Young Circle is from 1 to 3 p.m. Blankets, chairs, picnic baskets and well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome.
If all goes according to plan, the band will have a hot-off-the-presses CD, "DCA Jazz Swinging with Soul," for sale at both concerts.
"They know they can play, but I tell them you've always got to be reaching," Dorsey says of his students, who are from all over Broward County. "The thing about it is, my students sometimes can be harder on themselves than I am. Sometimes I have to tell them, 'Remember, we're playing the blues, but have fun with it.' "
It was heresy, of course, when this weekend's Midtown Craft Beer & Music Festival in Palm Beach Gardens changed its name to the Midtown Peace, Love & Wellness Music Festival a few weeks back. Priorities, people! But, reading the fine print, we discovered that the new festival also would go from a ticketed, over-21 event to a free block party for all with added entertainment and hours. Oh, and peace and love and wellness and stuff. "We're going from beer bellies to belly dancers," says Midtown spokeswoman Belle Forino, suggesting some sort of progress? Miami-based rabble-rousers Suenalo will be joined by the Nouveaux Honkies, Ellameno Beat and other bands. Friends of Christopher's Kitchen, the raw and organic cuisine restaurant in Midtown, will be on hand with yoga demonstrations, organic samplings and lifestyle wares. The festival is at 4801 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: MidtownPGA.com.
Yoga Fest 2013, a daylong Saturday event on Huizenga Plaza (32 E. Las Olas Blvd.) in downtown Fort Lauderdale, will challenge your ability to relax by inviting two of South Florida's more energetic bands to perform: The Resolvers at 6 p.m. and the Spam Allstars at 8 p.m. Admission: $20, or $5 after 3:30 p.m. Info: 1111yoga.com/yogafest-2013.
Saturday is Record Store Day, a national celebration when vinylists' dress up in their holiday garb (does this Husker Du T-shirt make my ass look cliché?) and drop as much cash as possible on new and rare releases. The list of new stuff on sale at Radio-Active Records (845 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale) is too long to catalog here (we're hunting Miles Davis, Public Enemy, Ani Difranco, Donny Hathaway, Steve Earle, Willie Nelson, Billy Bragg, Daniel Johnston, Vic Chesnutt, David Bowie and Dave Brubeck), but along with the records, there is free stuff. Miami live music hotspot Grand Central will be on hand giving away tickets (upcoming shows include Dick Dale, Peter Murphy and Suicidal Tendencies); you win an autographed copy of the XX's debut album, or a lyric sheet from Iron & Wine; and there's the Record Store Day poster with Neko Case and her quote: "Indie record stores were the only music teachers I ever had. The world would be dark and lonely without them." Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Info: 954-762-9488, Facebook.com/RadioActiveRecords.
The local Record Store Day after-party is Saturday's Block X Blog Festival sponsored by Subculture and 3J Hospitality at America's Backyard, Green Room and Revolution Live in downtown Fort Lauderdale's Himmarshee District. The event features vendsors, video-game nostialgia and a wide range of music from Brooklyn's Holy Ghost! and a who's-who of local noisemakers, including Jacuzzi Boys, Krisp, Lil Daggers, Suede Dudes, Ex Norwegian, Plains, Sound Sleeper, Lavola (below) and the Riot Act. Admission: $25. Info: Subcultureus.com.
Pat DiNizio and the Smithereens, the New Jersey-spawned garage-rock quartet responsible for gritty hits like "A Girl Like You" and "Blood and Roses," may have wondered if anyone was paying attention when they released "2011," their first album in a dozen years. Critics were, praising the release ("This set of originals shows that they're more than just a tribute act: They've internalized the lessons of their models, and still crunch harder than most of the power-pop acts they get filed alongside," said Rolling Stone), and so was Tom Petty, who liked the record so much he asked the Smithereens to join his summer tour. But first, they'll play a free show at 4:30 p.m. for the Sunday on the Waterfront series at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach. Info: 561-822-1515, WPB.org. Hit the link for an interview with the Smithereens' Pat DiNizio.
Things to do at the sixth annual Blues, Brews and BBQ festival at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday: TASTE the rib-sticking delights of some favorite South Florida smokers, including Betty's Soul Food, Lucille's Bad to the Bone and Spanx The Hog, while washing it down with a good, BBQ-eatin' IPA from Lagunitas (Grab a Sierra Nevada Torpedo, if you are feeling particularly manly. Can't say I recommend it, but the truly adventurous will pair their ribs with Chimay. ) HEAR hot, chunky blues from the North Mississippi All-Stars, Albert Cummings, Bonerama, Tab Benoit and others. WATCH the messy gluttony of celebrity judges including Tim "Tiny" Burger from 107.9, Steve Harmon from Big 105.9, Mindy Lang from Magic 102.7 and Dave Brewster from 97.9 WRMF. And, perhaps most important, KNOW that proceeds from all tickets sold through Saturday go directly to Boston Marathon bombing victims via The One Fund Boston, an organization announced recently by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will supplement the effort with a $2,500 donation, and there will be a table inside The Pavilion collecting additional donations. Blues, Brews and BBQ tickets are $25 at Ticketmaster.com and include samplings (entrée servings extra) and entertainment. The event is 21 and older. More info: 954-977-6700, SeminoleCasinoCoconutCreek.com.
Even if Spain is the only country that can afford to send military jets to take part, the Lauderdale Air Show will soldier on this weekend, with top civilian jet teams (including the Black Diamonds, below) roving the skies over Fort Lauderdale beach. Viewing from the beach is free, but there are tickets available for various covered, VIP options. If you are on the fence about that, know that the Lauderdale Air Show will donate $10 from every ticket sold this week to charities that benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Info: 877-377-8499, LauderdaleAirShow.com.
You can sip for a cause and check out the new Dubliner Fort Lauderdale in the Himmarshee District (in the old Sidebar/PL8 space at 210 SW Second St.) with a group of like-minded folks when the Young Professionals for Convenant House get together on Wednesday. You get two free drinks, appetizers and spritely conversation for the admission: $20 advance online, $15 members; $25 at the door, $20 members. Tickets, info: YoungPros.net.
Two additions to the city's expanding mural project will be celebrated during the monthly Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. At 2020 Hollywood Blvd., Evoca1 will be completing his mural "Posers and Dream Crushers," while the Miami-based duo 2alas' will start work on a 200-by-35-foot piece that makes use of the Mona Lisa at 1900 Hollywood Blvd. (shown in rendering above). The Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk takes place on the third Saturday of the month and includes live music and opening exhibitions at more than a dozen participating venues. Plus, free parking. Info: 954-924-2980, VisitHollywoodFL.org/artwalk.
The Delray Beach City Commission this week voted to allow the Arts Garage to stay in its popular Pineapple Grove location for the next 30 months while it raises money to buy the building at 180 NE First St. The decision came at a propitious time, as the Arts Garage celebrates its second anniversary with Saturday's Gala Gig II, a fundraising night of food and drink highlighted by a typically inspired booking: the nine-piece old-school soul revue of Detroit's Little Jake Mitchell and the Soul Searchers. Tickets are $100, $500 for a table of six. Info: 561-450-635, ArtsGarage.org.
Cheeki, a new "minimalist" intimate apparel brand, has joined forces with the ninth annual Miami Beach Polo World Cup, April 25-28 on the South Beach sand between 20th and 22nd streets. The opening-day event, the South Beach Women's Polo Cup V, features eight women's teams, including one sponsored by Cheeki, which "will debut in a three-product capsule collection April 25th on Cheeki team players" and on models on-site. General admission to the competitions is free. VIP tickets, which get you access to the shaded grandstand, free food and drinks, are $100 Thursday, $130 per day April 26-28. Ages 12 to 18 half price, younger than 12 free. Multi-day passes also available. Info: MiamiPolo.com.
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Edwin Jackson's pitches were buzzing from the outset, his slider was biting and he had his control. That's how he was able to strike out a career-high 13 and keep the Tampa Bay Rays winless through six games.
"Any time I'm able to go out and get in an early rhythm and get outs quick and attack the strike zone, I like my odds," Jackson said Thursday after pitching the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory in their home opener.
Jackson (2-0) had two strikeouts in each of the first five innings and he walked just one in his eight innings.
"I never really count the strikeouts. I really didn't know how many I had today. I knew I had a lot, but if you asked me an actual number, I probably would't have even been close," he said. "I was able to mix it up a little bit in the count, keep them off balance and put them away when I had the chances to."
The AL East champion Rays extended the worst start in team history -- they haven't even held a lead yet this year. Tampa Bay has scored exactly one run in five of its defeats.
Jackson (2-0), who pitched a no-hitter against Tampa Bay last season while with Arizona, allowed four hits in eight innings. He lost his shutout bid in the eighth when pinch-hitter Felipe Lopez doubled and Reid Brignac singled. Johnny Damon flied out to deep right to end the inning.
Rays manager Joe Maddon said Jackson was actually sharper Thursday than in his no-hitter when he walked eight.
"Yeah, he was. He had much better command. He really had the slider working today. He was throwing them to good spots," Maddon said.
"He was very good. ... He was getting us out of the zone a bit, but I think that's a tribute to how sharp his breaking pitch was. It does not surprise me that he's turning out this good, we talked about that a few years ago. David (Price) was pretty good, but not as good as Edwin was today."
At 0-6, the Rays have totaled only eight runs and 27 hits this season. They are tied for the worst record in the majors with the only other winless team in the majors, the division rival Boston Red Sox.
"It's a tough game," said Jackson, who pitched with the Rays from 2006-08.
"That's a great group of guys over there, a lot of talent. Sometimes it's just how the ball rolls.'
With a foggy start and a 39-degree temperature at the first pitch, the White Sox reached Price (0-2) for two first-inning runs and finished with 12 hits.
"Nobody cares about how much money you make," Price said. "If you lose, you're not having fun. This isn't fun for us right now. It's terrible."
Chicago played for a second straight game without slugging designated hitter Adam Dunn, who had an emergency appendectomy early Wednesday morning. Dunn dressed for the game and was introduced with his teammates during the pregame ceremony, but there is no timetable for his return.
Rays DH Manny Ramirez missed the game because of a family matter but should be ready for Friday night's game.
Alex Rios hit a two-run double in the first off Price after Juan Pierre singled and Gordon Beckham was hit by a pitch. Rios doubled again in the third and scored on a single by Paul Konerko. Brent Lillibridge and Pierre added RBI singles in the eighth.
"Right now we're hitting in the clutch and that's very important," said White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, whose team has 45 runs in six games.
"We're mixing in one run here and there. We started right away with Rios swinging the bat and put up a couple of runs. I think every day it's not the same guy every time. Different guys are doing the damage."
Price, a 19-game winner last season, is now 0-4 in four career starts against the White Sox. He gave up nine hits and three runs in six innings.
"I expect to throw a complete-game shutout, that's my mindset going into every game," Price said. "I know I've got to pitch better. I don't care if we're hitting or not, I need to pitch better than I'm pitching right now."
Sam Fuld singled leading off the game and tried to create some offense by stealing two bases. But Jackson fanned Ben Zobrist and got Dan Johnson on a fly ball, stranding Fuld at third. Fuld also walked and stole a base in the third. Jackson then retired 12 straight before B.J. Upton singled with two outs in the seventh.
NOTES: Chicago RHP Jake Peavy, who underwent surgery to repair a detached muscle in his shoulder and then experienced some rotator cuff tendinitis in spring training, is scheduled to throw 75 pitches in a rehab start for Double-A Birmingham on Friday. ... Minnie Minoso threw out the first pitch to White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen. ... Attendance was announced as 38,579, a sellout. ... Jackson's 13 strikeouts were the most ever by a White Sox pitcher in a home opener. ... Konerko has at least one RBI in each of the first six games.


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In his statement, Archbishop Gomez offered prayers for the end of turmoil and violence in Syria, which has generated an outflow of tens of thousands of refugees during the past year. He also expressed solidarity with Iraqis, particularly those fleeing religious persecution, who remain outside of Iraq for fear of persecution.
He urged the United States to remain a leader in providing assistance to refugees, especially during a time of unrest in the Middle East.A fact sheet on the work of the USCCB with refugees can be found at: http://www.usccb.org/about/migration-policy/current-policy-issues/upload/fact-sheet-on-refugee-services.pdf
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This week we celebrate World Refugee Day, a day set aside to focus attention on the world's 12 million refugees.
Today, many nationalities are among the world's refugee population because of unrest and violence in their homelands—Congolese fleeing their war-torn nation;Rohingya Burmese fleeing persecution from their government; Colombians fleeing guerilla groups; Iraqisfleeing war and an unstable security environment in their homeland; and now Syrians fleeing internal strife.The global community, including the United States, must continue to respond to their dire conditions.
Another refugee crisis is emerging—Syrians fleeing turmoil and violence.The countries of Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey are to be commended for receiving these refugees.I urge the United States and the world community to assist them.We pray that the fighting in Syria ends.
My brother bishops and I remain troubled by the plight of Iraqis who have fled their country because of religious persecution, and urge our government to assist the Iraqi government in protecting them and other Iraqis who live in fear of persecution.
The Catholic Church in the United States does respond to the plight of the world's refugees, in answer to the call of the Gospel to welcome the stranger.Migration and Refugee Services of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, assisted by diocesan Catholic Charities offices around the nation, resettles as many as 20,000 refugees a year in the United States.The Catholic Church in the United States, through these agencies, represents the largest private refugee resettlement organization in the world.Catholic Relief Services (CRS) provides support to refugee populations overseas.We help refugees of all religious traditions.
I urge the U.S. government to continue to work with us to assist refugees.In the last two years, we have witnessed a decrease in the number of refugees being served by our U.S. refugee program.This is in part because of additional security processes, but also because of a lack of political will.As a result, Iraqis already accepted for the U.S. program—women and children particularly—and other at-risk populations remain in danger.
At the time of an increase in the number of refugees in the world—due to recent crises in Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Syria—our nation must not pull back from its historic commitment to the protection of refugees.
In the Gospel of Matthew (2:13-23), Jesus and the Holy Family flee into Egypt from the terror of Herod.Christ instructs us in Matthew (25:35-41) to "welcome the stranger," and reminds us "what you do unto the least of these, you do unto me."
In the face of the refugee, we see the face of Christ.As we celebrate World Refugee Day, let us continue to welcome the refugee into our hearts and homes.
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The iPhone is a revolutionary handset. But it is also the key to a virtual gold mine – the iTunes App Store, where independent developers can become multimillionaires in just a year.
Since its launch in July, the App Store has grown to become an indie developer's dream come true. Steve Demeter, developer of the vastly popular $5 iPhone game Trism, announced he made $250,000 in profit in just two months. His team? Himself, mainly, with a little bit of help from a friend and a contracted designer (whom he paid $500). If his profits continue at this rate, Demeter will earn nearly $2 million by July 2009.
really didn't think about the money," Demeter said in a phone interview with Wired.com. "I got an e-mail from a lady who's like, a 50-year-old woman who says, 'I do not play games, but I love Trism.' That's what I did it for."
What's more, Demeter initially released Trism as a free native application in the Jailbreak community – meaning it was a game that users could play only if they hacked their iPhones. The prospects of making money were uncertain, but Demeter had a vision: He knew iPhone apps would get big once Apple released a software developer kit to allow third-party apps on the handset, and he wanted to get in on the platform early.
Though Demeter's success was fortuitous, he said he expects other applications to see similar numbers. He said the factors that made Trism stand out were unique gameplay (Trism is essentially a version of Bejeweled using the iPhone's accelerometer), high replay value and an online leaderboard that creates community. He said applications with great content will sell themselves, and that's ultimately what other developers need to focus on, too.
In a sense, the App Store, despite its corporate ties, has created an open market where developers can strike it rich with minimal resources – even out of a garage – so long as they possess the talent and the time.
Bart Decrem, CEO of Tapulous, would agree. His company's free application Tap Tap Revenge, a music-rhythm game that utilizes the iPhone's touch screen and accelerometer, hit a milestone of 1,000,000 downloads just two weeks after its launch. As of this writing there are 1.75
million users who have downloaded Tap Tap Revenge, according to Decrem, and the company expects that number to grow to 2,000,000 by next week.
As for profits, Tapulous just recently began inserting advertisements in the game, and the company also has plans to release a premium version that will cost money.
Decrem was mum to disclose profit numbers, but Demeter estimates that any top iPhone app is making its company roughly $5,000 to $10,000 a day.
Decrem's recipe for success with Tap Tap is similar to Trism's: Paying attention to detail; keeping the app engaging and alive with various forms of gameplay; and relying on those two factors to spread popularity with an old-fashioned marketing method – word of mouth. Similar to* Trism, Tap
Tap Revenge* was also an app that initially emerged in the Jailbreak community, and it spawned a loyal following there before breaking out into the broader market with the launch of the App Store.
Decrem, whose initial team was only four people including himself, said he views the
App Store as an exciting new landscape, as opposed to today's overcrowded world of dot-coms.
"I think it's a very interesting space, and it's very reminiscent of the early days of the web in terms of the amount of green fields and opportunity," Decrem said in a phone interview. "You really don't need a huge amount of capital. You need attention to detail and product, and that's going to keep increasing."
Not all App Store success stories started out with the iPhone in mind. Design by a Knife CEO Austin Sarner's story is a bit different from Demeter's and Decrem's. Sarner built his reputation as a coder who had developed popular Mac applications in the past: App
Zapper and Disco. He didn't even think about developing an iPhone app until much later in the game, he says.
Good thing he did: Sarner's $3 application, Pennies, a budgeting tool, was the 12th most popular in the App Store at one point.
Sarner echoes the idea that great content – not marketing – is what drives App Store success.
"You can come up with a generic idea, but implement it properly and you really are going to stand out," Sarner said in a phone interview.
"Basically everybody's on the same level once they submit an iPhone app. Unlike traditional marketing, there's no ad campaign: A user just sees what he sees in the iPhone store, and the applications kind of have to sell themselves to some extent."
All three of these developers – big fish in a small pond, if you will – have plans for future iPhone applications as well.
have a sense of a bigger picture," Demeter said. "The community that has spread within *Trism – *the amount of people that use forum accounts and create a sense of community – I want to keep making great games, games people want to play."
Updated: 11 a.m., Sept. 23: Demeter provided documentation to Wired.com confirming his earnings.
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text: In the OT, the feast of Weeks (Exod. 34: 22), an agricultural festival on which work was forbidden (Lev. 23: 21). Later, the festival was incorporated into Israel's national consciousness of its history and became associated first with the covenant made with Noah (Gen. 8: 20–22) and then with the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai. Because the interval between the first Passover and the arrival at Sinai was reckoned as fifty days (Exod. 19: 1), the feast became established after that interval, as is seen from the NT (Acts 2: 1–42), where the Greek word 'Pentecost' is current. The narrative in Acts 2 resounds with echoes of the giving of the Law at Sinai. First there is the contrast, for Christians, as Paul taught, now live under the Spirit rather than the Law. Secondly, there is the resemblance: the visible gift of the Spirit was in the form of tongues of fire, and the author of Acts is recalling the descent of the Lord in fire on Sinai (Exod. 19: 18). Thirdly, the 'harvest' of 3,000 converts recalled the harvest of the old OT agricultural context of the feast (Exod. 23: 16). The gift of languages, as the glossolalia is interpreted, marks the reversal of the scattering of nations at Babel (Gen. 11: 1–9). Therefore Pentecost continued to have special significance in the Church (1 Cor. 16: 8; Acts 20: 16) as the festival of unity (1 Cor. 12: 13), a foretaste and promise of a unity among all the nations of the world through the gospel (Acts 1: 8; 10: 45).


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Bitter cold ahead for Massachusetts this week
Snow may hit region Friday night
The snow missed most of Massachusetts, but we will not escape bone-chilling cold ahead for the rest of the week.
Morning temperatures will be in the single digits with daily highs only in the teens.
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A wind chill advisory was posted by the National Weather Service for northwest Essex county, northern Middlesex county and Worcester county, west to the Berkshires from 10 p.m. Tuesday through 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Wind chills could be as low as 15 to 20 degrees below zero by morning.
Martha's Vineyard received the most snow from Monday night's storm with 5 inches of snow. Rhode Island also received 4 to 5 inches. Most of Cape Cod received 2 to 4 inches, with a mere dusting to an inch for the remainder of the area.
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Registration is under way at Penn State York for Early Success, a program designed to help students with disabilities improve their learning and study skills. The program is set for 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 11 and covers a variety of topics to help students with disabilities get what they need in college. Students who plan to enroll in college or a vocational training program in the fall, students who currently attend college and would like summer support, and high school students with disabilities are welcome.
Through interactive exercises, students will discover how to spend less time but learn more studying a textbook using the "SQ4R" method, the dos and don'ts of note-taking, and how to become a more effective and productive students. Students will also learn self-advocacy strategies and how to use them. The program includes the booklet "Improving Your Study Skills" and other handouts.
Cora Dzubak, Ph.D., director of Penn State York's accredited Nittany Success Center is the course instructor. Dzubak will cover topics including learning styles, time management, textbook usage, test-taking strategies, study skills, and a variety of other topics designed to help students with disabilities learn.
Cost for the course is $95. Students should bring a brown bag lunch. For more information please contact Penn State York at (717) 771-4013. Visit us on the web at www.ce.yk.psu.edu/youth.html.


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was The Göteborg Opera's Artistic Director - Opera from 1996 to 2005. His first production as conductor at The Göteborg Opera was David Radok's production of Rossini's Il viaggio a Reims (The Journey to Reims). From 1969, he was made conductor at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm, later having the title of Director of the Royal Swedish Court Orchestra. In 1993, he was appointed professor of conducting at the University of Stockholm School of Music and was then elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
In 2006, Kjell Ingebretsen became Professor of Opera at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and was awarded the specialist magazine Tidskriften Opera's Prize during that same year. Since 1 July 2009, he has been artistic director for the Master's Degree in Orchestral Performance at the University of Gothenburg Academy of Music and Drama. In 2004, Kjell Ingebretsen was awarded the prestigious Litteris et Artibus Medal by the King of Sweden, a medal which is awarded for outstanding artistic endeavour, primarily within the fields of music, dramatic performance and literature. In 2006, he was awarded the Medal of St Olaf by the King of Norway for promoting artistic collaboration between Sweden and Norway. In the same year, he was awarded the Tidskriften Opera's Prize. Since 2007, Kjell Ingebretsen has been moderator of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Gothenburg in 2009.


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The Noise Control Office has moved!
As part of Mayor Hales Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget process (effective July 1), the Noise Control Office was formally assigned to the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI). This change is a way to improve coordination between the Livability Programs which are implemented by ONI, such as the Liquor License program.
The official transition from the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) to ONI took place the week of September 3, 2013.
Effective September 3, 2013, all Noise Control Office duties will be performed by the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI). The Noise Hotline 503-823-7350 and their services will remain the same:
- Noise Variance Applications
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- Monthly Noise Review Board Meetings
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Please visit Office of Neighborhood Involvement for all Noise Control Office services, questions or concerns. They are located on the first floor of City Hall,Suite110:
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Susan Pierres, a Miami photojournalist who just turned 60, is confused and angry. Ten years ago, when she was approaching menopause, her doctor started her on hormone-replacement therapy, or HRT. "I didn't have any symptoms," she recalls, "but he recommended it for general well-being, bones and heart." Many years and pills later, her gynecologist suggested that perhaps it was time to stop. After all, there had been reports that HRT might increase a woman's risk of breast cancer, a disease that had afflicted Pierres' mother and aunt. She turned to several other physicians for advice. They couldn't seem to agree. Now...
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DARTMOUTH --- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has received its six-year national reaccreditation for its degree programs in Civil, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.
"ABET's reaccreditation of these engineering programs recognizes the commitment of the College of Engineering's faculty to its students and how the faculty bring into the classroom the excitement and insight that their research brings to the educational experience,'' Provost Anthony Garro said in a news release. "ABET accreditation also provides recognition that our educational programs in engineering are preparing students both for workplace and graduate education."
"ABET accreditation represents a resounding affirmation of the quality of our engineering programs and reflects the sustained commitment of our outstanding faculty and staff to providing exceptional learning and career opportunities for students," Dean of the College of Engineering Robert Peck said, also in the release.
ABET is the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. Accreditation is a voluntary, peer-review process that requires programs to undergo comprehensive, periodic evaluations. The evaluations, conducted by teams of volunteer professionals working in industry, government, academe, and private practice within the ABET disciplines, focus on program curricula, faculty, facilities, institutional support, and other important areas.
ABET accreditation requires that programs continuously improve the quality of education provided. As part of this continuous improvement requirement, programs set specific, measurable goals for their students and graduates, assess their success at reaching those goals, and improve their programs based on the results of their assessment. This process involves a comprehensive effort by faculty, staff, students, and employers to achieve a common set of educational objectives and student learning outcomes.
In addition to providing colleges and universities a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate, and improve their programs, accreditation also helps students and their parents choose quality college programs, enables employers and graduate schools to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared, and is used by registration, licensure, and certification boards to screen applicants.
ABET is a not-for-profit organization, owned and operated by its more than 25 professional and technical member societies. More information about ABET can be found at www.abet.org.
UMD engineering programs earn 6-year national accreditation renewal
DARTMOUTH --- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has received its six-year national reaccreditation for its degree programs in Civil, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.


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The Suzuki Kizashi line of sporty sedans compete well against the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, and Mazda 6. Kizashi ranked tops in the 2012 J.D. Power & Associates APEAL study. It was judged Best Sedan in AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. And we liked it, as well.
All-wheel drive is available, giving the Kizashi good all-weather capability. Called i-AWD, it's a sophisticated system that can be turned on and off so that you can use front-wheel drive on dry pavement for better fuel efficiency.
All Suzuki Kizashi models come with a sporty 2.4-liter aluminum four-cylinder with variable valve timing that makes 185 or 180 horsepower, depending on whether it's mated to the 6-speed manual transmission or Continuously Variable Transaxle. The CVT operates automatically or can be shifted through six steps using paddles on the steering wheel.
Fuel economy is an EPA-rated 23/31 mpg City/Highway when equipped with front-wheel drive and the CVT, or 23/30 mpg with all-wheel drive.
The balance between ride quality and handling is excellent. The MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspensions deliver good handling for hard driving, including on a race track, and a nicely damped ride over rough roads. Much of the credit for this balance goes to the rigid chassis. The brakes we found to be pitch perfect, also.
Kizashi looks elegant and sporty, with lovely lines that look a bit like Audi and Lexus. No overachieving swoops or flares, no gratuitous chrome trying to grab your attention. The Kizashi GTS and Kizashi SLS feature special Sport bodywork, including a more muscular front fascia and lower grille, side sill extensions, spoiler on the trunk lid, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The crossed mesh grille is titanium colored.
Interior materials are high quality, especially the sport seats that come standard. The layout of the controls and instruments is clean. These cars come well equipped, including climate control vents for the rear seat. Sport models get special steering wheels, and the SLS Sport gets contrasting stitching on its leather seats.
Kizashi comes with no less than eight airbags. Advanced stability control using the ABS comes standard. Suzuki says the Kizashi has surpassed the federal government's 2014 standards for side pole impact and offset front collision.
The 2012 Suzuki Kizashi comes in four models, Kizashi S, SE, GTS Sport, and SLS Sport, all of which use the same 2.4-liter engine.
Kizashi S ($18,999) comes with auto dual-zone climate control with rear seat vents, cloth upholstery, sport seats, fold-down pass-through rear seat, projector beam headlamps, keyless pushbutton start, ambient footwell lighting, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, illuminated visor mirror, intermittent wipers, security system, 16-inch steel wheels, and pre-wiring for seven-speaker audio, but no actual radio. Kizashi S is available with a 6-speed manual or CVT ($20,999); the latter adds cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a seven-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with steering-wheel audio controls. XM Satellite Radio can be added as a dealer accessory. Kizashi S is also available with all-wheel drive and the CVT ($22,349); that combination adds heated outside mirrors.
Kizashi SE ($22,299) comes only with the CVT and adds 10-way power driver's seat with three memory positions; leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and parking brake lever; paddle shifters; cruise control; a USB port; and wide-profile 18-inch tires on alloy wheels. Kizashi SE is available with AWD ($23,649). New for both SE models is a leather-upholstery option ($1600) includes heat and power adjustment for both front seats.
Kizashi Sport GTS ($22,249) features sporty body work, including a muscular front fascia and lower grille, body side sill extensions, trunk spoiler, silver-accented steering wheel, sport bumpers, fancy 18-inch alloy wheels and a lowered, sport-tuned suspension. The GTS also adds fog lights and a 10 speakers, 425-watt Rockford Fosgate system with iPod connectivity (replacing the USB port). The GTS 6-speed manual model drops the power driver's seat to reduce weight and cost. The GTS with CVT ($24,399) and CVT AWD ($25,749) get back the 10-way power driver's seat and add a moonroof, too. Bluetooth phone connectivity with steering-wheel controls is optional ($250).
Kizashi Sport SLS ($25,099) upgrades with leather upholstery with contrasting stitching, heated seats, power passenger seat, heated mirrors, auto headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear parking sensor, HomeLink garage door opener, rain-sensing wipers, and Bluetooth phone equipment. The SLS offers a choice of 6-speed manual, CVT ($26,199), or CVT AWD ($27,549). XM Satellite Radio ($350) becomes a factory option, along with a navigation system ($1,399) that includes a rearview camera.
Safety equipment includes eight airbags: two frontal, two side curtain, and one for each door. Active safety features include antilock brakes (ABS), electronic stability control, electronic brake-force distribution. The government-mandated tire monitor is there, also. Suzuki says the Kizashi already meets some of the 2014 crash standards, including side pole crash and front offset collision. More than 100 Kizashis were crashed by Suzuki during testing. Optional all-wheel drive can enhance safety in slippery conditions. The basic warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles, but the powertrain is covered for 7 years or 100,000 miles.
Kizashi looks like a Suzuki sports sedan should, not a would-be or wannabe sports sedan, but a modest sports sedan on the way up. Nothing is overdone. Well, maybe just a little bit, the twin chrome integrated angular tailpipes. A touch of cool. We're okay with that. The 18-inch alloy wheels are eye-catching.
Kizashi has a rounded, Audi-like stance. In profile, especially the roofline and front valance with the S and SE models, it's Lexus-like, with a neat little nose. The hood is a small bulge, with no extra contours other than its natural overall shape. The shape of the grille is totally Suzuki, as if that big S in the center didn't already say so. Headlights fit just right, and the lines are clean to the three other air openings, with the two outside slots holding the fog lights.
Kizashi SLS and GTS models come with Sport trim, which includes special bodywork. The fascia on Kizashi Sport models is full and rounded, reminiscent of the aerodynamic nose on the Kizashi that Suzuki and Road & Track magazine took to Bonneville in 2010 and set a class record with, an astounding 203.7 mph, thanks mostly to a big supercharger.
Kizashi looks quite tidy from the rear, although you can't really tell it's special until you see the chrome Kizashi nameplate, in racy Japanese-y script.
Kizashi's interior is comfortable and free of small inconveniences, and that's saying a lot. High-quality materials make even the base Kizashi S feel like a more expensive car. The layout of the center stack is slick and efficient, finished in black and aluminum plastic. You can easily understand and operate the knobs and controls, everything in its logical place, handsomely so.
The instrumentation isn't as clean as it might be, with dozens of little lines as increments on the tachometer and speedo, running all the way to a dreamy 150 mph; and there's a reflection at night that blurs the edges of the smaller gauges. There's a 2x4-inch digital display between the tach and speedo, with access to everything from outside temp to instantaneous fuel mileage. We mostly watched our average mpg, which ended up 23.8 mpg.
The Sport SLS that we drove had handsome cross-stitched leather seats with high-density, low-fatigue foam. The 425-watt 10-speaker Rockford Fosgate sound system sounded beautiful, but the FM reception was often weak (though this was in bad weather). The leather-wrapped shift lever feels good.
If your Kizashi has the CVT, you'll be using the paddle shifters a lot. The paddles are sized and shaped just right, unlike some. There's a nice 3-spoke steering wheel with controls; it feels good in your hands when driving through the twists. Fold-down rear headrests improve rearview visibility. Overhead and footwell ambient lighting is cool.
We've put a lot of miles on various Kizashi models. There was one all-day run on choppy pavement in the Sport models with lots of turns to toss your butt and shoulders around, and another couple hundred miles on a dark curving interstate in a hard long drizzle, with puddles all over the freeway. The fit of the seat made it all no sweat, and we enjoyed the hours and concentrated driving.
We got more seat time in an S model with cloth upholstery that was smooth and elegant in charcoal. If you skip the leather you'll still have a stylish car. You can keep the Kizashi's price near base MSRP, and still get the good stuff.
There are cupholders in front, and in the rear they slide forward out of the dropped center armrest. Nice leather door grab handles. A standard folding rear seat that opens up the trunk is always useful in a car; in addition, there's a hatch to the trunk for skis, 2x4s, and other long cargo.
The legroom in the rear is adequate, although it's a couple inches less than the Subaru Legacy, a competitor with a base model at that same under-20K price (and offering all-wheel drive). The Legacy is also a couple inches longer in wheelbase and length. But what the Kizashi lacks in legroom, it might make up in temperature comfort, with that rear seat climate vent.
There's a lot of sound insulation, so the cabin is very quiet. The Kizashi offers extensive corrosion protection, including resin panels under the body, zinc-plated steel sheets, and hot wax imbedded in the suspension mounting points.
Kizashi comes with keyless ignition: Press the Start button to fire it up.
Chassis and suspension are the best parts of the driving impressions. And brakes. Engine is good too. That about covers everything.
The Kizashi was developed on the Autobahn, alpine roads in Switzerland, cobblestone streets in England, and on the Nurburgring racing circuit. The firm KYB shock absorbers don't swallow the bumps or smooth them out, but neither do they transmit them. They follow the undulations in the road, and that's not uncomfortable but confidence inspiring. You know they're paying attention. At high speeds on a curvy freeway, you can still feel the shocks working. The car moves a bit as it follows the road, so you have to stay alert.
Suzuki put a great deal of time and pride into the suspension and chassis with torsional rigidity higher than some European competitors. The Kizashi chief engineer, Hide Kumashiro, a former motorcycle road racer, stressed handling as his highest priority, which is why high-performance KYB rear shocks are used, with a carefully designed multi-link rear suspension with imbedded aluminum. We pushed the Kizashi on the road, over undulating and sometimes rough surfaces, quick changes of direction under braking, and it never gave us an unsatisfying moment of wobble or softness. Nor did it ever jar us, not once, which might be saying even more. We weren't in the Alps, merely the Gifford Pinchot National Forest around Washington's Mount Adams, but we'll take it.
The Kizashi feels sportier than the Mazda6 we recently tested, especially the engine. It's smooth, sharp, and sounds nice, from zero to 6500 rpm redline, but 6000 rpm is a sweet spot to upshift with the 6-speed gearbox. The engine characteristics are steady. Against its competitors, the 185-horsepower Kizashi is solid; by comparison, the Acura TSX has 201 hp, the Mazda6 170 hp. But the Kizashi is quicker from zero to 60 than either of them, and a lot cheaper than the TSX.
We also drove a Kizashi with the CVT, running it hard for about 80 challenging, curvy miles. The CVT sucks 5 horsepower and brings the redline down to 6000 rpm, and compromises the sportiness. It shifts with paddles through six steps (like gears in a gearbox, but not), and you have to shift like mad to keep the engine in the powerband, even with good torque.
At full throttle, the engine jumps to 6000 rpm and just stays there and buzzes away as the car gains speed. The response of the CVT is sharp, but it just changes the power delivery too much, if what you want is the throttle feel of an old-school sports sedan. It changes the whole dynamic and sound of the engine. But if you don't care about driving hard over curving roads, you'll be happier with the CVT. Around town, you can forget it, or you can use the paddles if you want. In that way it's like an automatic transmission, only more efficient.
We found the SLS with the 6-speed manual quiet under acceleration and even quieter at a cruising speed. Eighty miles per hour is only 3000 rpm in 6th gear, and the car might as well be gliding, for all its smoothness. And because the torque is a healthy 170 pound-feet at 4000 rpm, there's enough torque at lower rpm in 6th gear to accelerate when needed, without downshifting all the time. While we were at it, we got nearly 25 mpg cruising at 80 mpg.
We got about a dozen hot laps around Portland International Raceway in the Kizashi. A rev limiter intrudes (mildly) at 6500 rpm, so shifting at 6000 rpm works well. The clutch and linkage are neither short-throw nor aggressive; in fact the clutch feels a bit soft, but that's not a bad thing. It's a mild sports sedan.
On Portland International Raceway, it didn't understeer. That's rare for any front-wheel-drive car, including some of the expensive sports sedans. Suzuki brought a test mule to the launch, a Kizashi fitted with a Suzuki/GM 3.6-liter V6 engine making more than 250 horsepower, and we took some laps in that hotrod; driven with appropriate restraint, it didn't understeer either. No V6 is planned for the Kizashi, but the point was proven, that the Kizashi suspension is built to take a lot more horsepower. A turbocharged Kizashi is said to be on the way.
Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 23/30 mpg City/Highway for a Suzuki Kizashi SE with the CVT. The CVTs generally get better fuel economy than the manual transmissions, beating them by 2-3 mpg around town. All-wheel drive costs about one mpg: A GTS FWD CVT is rated 23/30 mpg, with a GTS AWD CVT rating 22/29 mpg. Best rating is from the Kizashi S CVT with 23/31 mpg; we're guessing the actual difference is likely a fraction of 1 mpg attributable to the lighter weight and skinnier tires of the base model.
As for the brakes, we found the touch to be beautiful, using them frequently on the curves on the road, and heavily around PIR. We can't imagine anyone in a sports sedan like this one needing more.
The optional all-wheel drive moves the Kizashi into exclusive territory along with the Audi A3 and Subaru Legacy. Called i-AWD, or intelligent all-wheel drive, it's turned on by the driver, and moves up to 50 percent of the torque to the rear wheels.
The Suzuki Kizashi is a small sports sedan that offers more standard equipment than its competitors, including safety features, at a slightly lower price. The S and SE models offer much, and for more money there are Sport models, plus optional all-wheel drive. The engineering is excellent, with a solid four-cylinder engine, transmission choices including a high-tech CVT with paddle shifters, an exceptionally rigid chassis, tuned suspension offering a compliant ride and great cornering, and precise brakes.
Sam Moses filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from Washington's Columbia River Gorge.