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VICTORIA — When the travel editor for the Seattle Times took the ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay recently, she found herself making a quick cost-benefit analysis on the BC Ferries service and its counterpart in Washington state.
"We all love to gripe about Washington ferries," wrote Kristin Jackson. "They're too expensive. They're too crowded. They need a reservation system on more routes."
But after she and a companion shelled out about $100 for the one-way cruise across Georgia Strait, Jackson found herself "singing the praises" of the homegrown ferry service.
"Especially their far cheaper fares," as she wrote in a piece published last week. "The B.C. ferry was newer and spiffier than Washington state's ships, but so what? To pay more than $200 round-trip makes a big dent in a travel budget."
She cited the fare on a closer-to-home island getaway for Seattle residents, the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbour on San Juan Island: "It's a one-hour and 20-minute sailing — a similar sailing time — and it costs $56.55 round trip for a car, passenger and driver."
Jackson's timely exercise in comparison shopping comes as New Democratic Party MLA Claire Trevena, her party's critic for ferry services, heads off to Washington state to do a little cost comparing of her own.
"Ferry users in B.C. have faced years of steep rate hikes, and will soon face service cuts," the North Island MLA said via the news release announcing this week's five-day fact-finding mission. "We need to look at this problem from every angle, and that includes looking at a ferry system that has maintained affordability for users."
The province's independent ferry commissioner, Gordon Macatee, compared the two ferry systems back in 2012 and what he found did not reflect all that badly on the service in this province.
"There are several similarities between BC Ferries and Washington State Ferries as they each strive to become more self-sufficient in terms of cost recovery," he wrote. "Changes to funding formulas for WSF have resulted in a number of challenges including how to replace an aging fleet. It appears that BC Ferries is further ahead in its implementation of cost containment and pricing strategies, having started in 2003."
He also cited a Washington state study which cast an envious eye on BC Ferries for its success in squeezing revenues out of ancillary services like catering and retail.
Though New Democrats have repeatedly denounced the supposed "cruise ship amenities" on BC Ferries, they are a major profit centre.
One notes, too, that for all the supposedly favourable impact of lower fares on ferry travel, the comparatively cheap fares in Washington state do not appear to have produced a surge of ridership. For the most recent year, Washington reported ridership was basically flat; over the decade it has dropped.
The Washington state experience also offers an instructive lesson for New Democrats in their insistence that all new ferries be built here in B.C.
Washingtonians made it a requirement that their new ferries be built within the state, with expensive consequences, as documented in a recent audit commissioned by the state legislature.
Only one bid came in and it was many millions more than the preliminary estimate. But it was from a Seattle-based yard, so the ferry service had to take it, paying $80 million for a new 64-car ferry.
The auditors reported that a comparable 76-car vessel, serving a route in the state of Massachusetts, had cost a mere $43 million. Such are the possible savings from competitive bidding.
Not every aspect of BC Ferries management passed muster with the commissioner. Macatee cited, without challenge, the earlier finding by the comptroller-general that the company needed to rein in compensation for board members and executives. It still does.
But one does not need to read far into the news coverage from our neighbour to the south to discover a system that has been in and out of crisis since 1999.
That was the year when a tax revolt led to the repeal of a special levy on motor vehicles and with it 20 per cent of the operational funding and 75 per cent of the capital funding for the ferry system.
Washington diverted other transportation funding on a stopgap basis, with mixed results. Even with an almost $70 million injection of tax revenues, the operating budget for the ferry system is currently $100 million short, according to a posting on the website for the state ferry commission.
The current edition of the state's 20-year transportation plan estimates the capital spending needs of the aging ferry fleet and terminals at $4.2 billion: "This cannot be met without a stable, significant source of capital revenue."
Washington ferries have lately experienced dozens of service interruptions and route cancellations because of shortages of trained crew. There are complaints, too, about deferred maintenance on a rusty fleet.
Against that backdrop, you have BC Ferries with a modernized fleet, funded by a taxpayer subsidy approaching $200 million a year, plus those higher fares. So maybe one of the lessons of these cost comparisons is that you get what you pay for.
Still, nothing wrong with checking out a neighbouring system for ideas that could improve BC Ferries. Along the way, Ms. Trevena may also discover that the B.C. system could teach its Washington counterpart a thing or two.


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Gotye returns to his roots
He's not too sure what day it is and has barely had time to catch his breath, but the world is still the same old place for Wally De Backer.
The mild-mannered megastar, known as Gotye, could have been forgiven for chucking a sickie instead of getting on a plane to Canberra.
He has, after all, just scored the hat trick of all hat tricks - three Grammys at the glittering awards in Los Angeles at the weekend.
It was a win that capped off a massive year of awards, accolades and shows all over the world.
And yet here he was, all skinny jeans and tousled hair, having just given some high school kids a masterclass in digital music, and about to unveil a sculpture at the National Film and Sound Archive.
''It's nice to be home,'' he said, adding that he planned to delay his departure the following morning so that he could get a proper look at the archive's collection.
One of the archive's latest additions is Fractured Heart, an artwork that celebrates Gotye's ubiquitous breakup song, Somebody That I Used To Know.
It's an interactive light show that allows visitors to ''remix'' the song using their bodies to trigger sounds and animations.
He worked with avant-garde art collective Illuminart to create the work, which is now on extended loan to the archive.
It was first presented as the backdrop to his live performance of the song with Kimbra, his collaborator on the track, at the 2011 ARIA Awards, using mapped animated projections based on the music video that changed in time with the performance.
But after winning the crowning prize of best record for that very song on Sunday night, De Backer's main concern was song fatigue on the part of archive staff.
''I haven't had the time to get another song or two together for it … so the staff can get a break from this song,'' he said, laughing sheepishly.
And he was also pleasantly surprised that the students he worked with earlier had actually listened to his back catalogue, rather than just ''that song''.
''They had some good questions - you could tell that a lot of them had listened to various tracks … they'd investigated my music,'' he said.
The Belgian-born musician has been making music for more than a decade, but he's only recently become a worldwide sensation, thanks largely to his most recent album. But he said he had long planned to make music that was closer to home, which was where the archive's material might be handy.
''I have thought about trying to do some recordings that are more about Australian history and Australian stories,'' he said.
He may have to wait a while longer, with another overseas trip planned next month, to Canada.
''I may get a chance to write some songs between now and March. I think in my calendar I have maybe 18 days free, between when I get home and go on that trip, so that could be 18 songs,'' he said. ''You've got to challenge yourself,'' he said, enigmatically.
■ Fractured Heart is on display in the main gallery of the National Film and Sound Archive.
Sally Pryor is a reporter at The Canberra Times.
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The Tongue River Eagles were no match for the high powered offense of the Wheatland Bulldogs Friday afternoon in Dayton. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter was there for the game and has this report.
Broncs Final Score: Sheridan 35 - Evanston 14
Rams Final Score: Big Horn 50 - Newcastle 43
Tongue River Final Score: - Wheatland 36 - Tongue River 6
Wheatland took the victory in today's game against the Tongue River Eagle's football team with a final score of 36 to 6.
BRONC FOOTBALL - The Sheridan Broncs play Evanston tonight we will have the game live for you on 14-10 KWYO the First Federal pregame show will start at 6:30.
head coach Don Julian talks about the broncs keys to success tonight. And he says they need to cleanup a few things offensively and with special teams.
EAGLES FOOTBALL - The Tongue River Eagles host the Wheatland Bulldogs this afternoon Sheridan Media's Ron Richter gives us a preview.
The Buffalo Bison football team will be looking to rebound this week from their 34-22 loss last week to Worland as they host the Powell Panthers tonight at the Bison Bowl.
Kickoff is set for 7pm.
The Tongue River Eagles football team will host the Wheatland Bulldogs this afternoon in Dayton. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has a preview of the game.
FOOTBALL - The Sheridan Broncs play Evanston this week. We will have the game live for you on 14-10 KWYO the First Federal pregame show will start at 6:30.
The trip tomorrow is the longest road trip of the season and Julian says the players and coaches need to be on their toes and make sure they are ready to play.
The Broncs are 2-0 heading into the game and Julian says this trip comes at a good time of the season.
BRONC / LADY BRONC TENNIS - The Bronc and Lady Bronc tennis teams will play conference matches on the road Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Head coach Bob Faurot talks about the team's progress three weeks into the season.
And he says all the players will get a good test this week with five matches in three days.
And with so many younger players on the team this year he says they are picking up the game pretty good as they move through the season.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - The Sheridan Broncs have a game time change Friday night in Evanston, the game was suppose to kickoff at 6:00 and now will kickoff at 7:00. We will have the game live for you on 14-10 KWYO the First Federal pregame show will start at 6:30.
The broncs are 2-0 heading into the game and Head coach Don Julian says it was good to see the players have to work hard late into Friday's game with Kelly Walsh to get the victory.
The Sheridan Broncs got two late scores be beat Casper Kelly Walsh 26-10 Friday night.
The Broncs led 13-10 with six minutes to play a KW muffed punt set up a one yard touchdown run by Kolby Bruney and less than a minute later the Broncs put the game away on an Ethan Hoopes Pick Six, Broncs Head coach Don Julian.
The Broncs travel to Evanston Friday we will have it live for you on 14-10 KWYO the Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00.


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The tip of the Baja peninsula is a playground of sorts. Visitors arrive and flock to the golf courses and nightclubs, or set off on sport-fishing excursions or overland on a desert Hummer or ATV tour. What visitors might not know is they can also explore Los Cabos top and bottom — in the sky or below the surface of the sea. Tour operators offer experiences such as jet pack adventures, ultra-light aircraft flights and semi-submersible submarine excursions.
Jet Pack Over CaboFans of James Bond will remember the film "Thunderball," where Sean Connery eluded villains using a jet pack. Those looking for a new thrill can make like Bond and book an adventure with Cabo Jet Pack.
"We get a lot of extreme athletes and former military," said Michael Hull, co-owner of family-run, Cabo Jet Pack. "They come in, learn to take off, fly, turn, flip and land in just a few minutes."
The jet pack experience utilizes R200 Jetlev technology that provides a combination of security and stability. The connecting hose supplies power for the flight and also limits altitude.
"Communication is via one-way transmission through speakers in the helmet," said Hull. "We begin flying you via remote control five or eight feet above the water and then up to heights of 30 feet."
Participants must be 18 or older, able to swim and be in good physical condition.
Ultralight FlightFor an experience that approximates the feeling of soaring over Los Cabos like a sea bird, visitors can book an ultralight plane with Cabo Sky Tours. An ultralight plane can be described as a powered hang-glider. The company offers a range of tours including a 10-minute Land's End Sky Tour, which takes passengers over the Los Cabos marina, beaches and Los Cabos' signature sight, El Arco. The 25-minute Sand Dunes Sky Tour has both a smooth and extreme option: The extreme tour provides an adrenalin rush flying just over three feet above the dunes.
In addition to the pilot, the plane can carry one adult passenger and a child, or two children. The minimum age is 5 years old.
"The process is very safe, since we can land without a problem, even without power," said pilot Ernesto Magana. "In my 32 years at the controls, I've piloted 8,200 flights and have never had an accident."
The ultralight flights are offered Monday through Saturday, although strong winds can cancel flights for the day. Magana noted that while it's best to make reservations in advance, Cabo Sky Tours can also accommodate walk-ins.
Under the SeaCabo Submarine is a 60-foot semi-submersible submarine that departs on tours from the Cabo San Lucas Marina. The craft has 34 seats and a capacity for 49 passengers. It also has three viewing locations, including an air-conditioned underwater viewing cabin. The submarine is propelled eight feet below the surface but does not fully submerge.
"During the 55-minute tour, because the way the window is tilted, you can't see the surface of the water," noted Michael Hull, co-owner of Cabo Submarine. "I'll ask passengers how far below the surface they think we are and they'll answer, 'I don't know, 150 feet?'"
During the tour, passengers view the rock formations of Land's End and a sea lion colony as the submarine travels out to El Arco and then past Lovers Beach. Passengers will also see scores of sea creatures.
"We've seen all kinds of fish during our tours, including schools of rays, grouper and even a whale shark," said Hull. "We have a captain and two tour guides onboard who can identify fish and answer questions."
Tour options also include a 55-minute night tour that utilizes an underwater lighting system with 24 high-powered 250-watt halogen bulbs to light up the surroundings sea, illuminating nocturnal sea life. Private chartered tours are also available.
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A moray eel, a flock of geese, and a shrunken head are just a few of things found in and around Her Deepness' office. Earle, an explorer-in-residence at the National Geographic, has desks all over the country. A few months ago we stopped by her Oakland home-base for the next installment in our Desktop Diaries series.


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sE Electronics - Recording the Stereophonics
Working on the latest Stereophonics album 'Graffiti On The Train' producer/mixer/engineer Jim Lowe relied on the sE Electronics to get him the vocal sound he was after:
"I used the Gemini on all of the vocals apart from a few tracks on the album; it's such a great mic with amazing clarity and warmth! As well as vocals I also used the Gemini on some guitars."
Jim also used the Gemini on a recent project with The Charlatans. Bringing that rich, big vocal sound for some of the biggest names in rock. See it in action in the video below.
Of course the Gemini has big fans in all corners of the music world, whether you need a massive drum sound, biting guitars or lush strings.
Who's using sE Electronics Microphones?
Guy Chambers - Producer / Songwriter: Robbie Williams, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, James Blunt
'We've been using the sE Gemini-II and Z5600a-II for various applications, from vocals, guitar and piano to live drums and we've had fantastic results. These mics are great. We're using them all the time.'
Dave Catching - Eagles of Death Metal, QOTSA, Mondo Generator, The Duke Spirit, Rancho De La Luna
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'The sE3 stereo pair were used to cut acoustic guitars and i just could not believe how amazing they sounded.'
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"I am extremely flattered to be given this accolade," said Munro when hearing of the award. "The world of acoustics has often been regarded with a mixture of suspicion and reverence, a status quo I have always tried to debunk so I accept gratefully this award as recognition of a job well done by everyone at Munro Acoustics."
Steve Stevens - Producer of "Axel F" from Beverly Hills Cop and Guitarist For The "Top Gun Anthem"
Steve loves his VR1 Voodoo Ribbon, "I have other ribbon microphones, and they require - for me, at least - exact placement. Pete said a selling point of the VR1 was that you could put it anywhere on any speaker and it would sound really, really good. I thought, that sounds exactly like what I need"
Steve Levine - Culture Club, The Creatures, The Beach Boys, Honeyz, Westworld
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The Philadelphia Union preserved a fifth-minute Danny Califf goal to defeat the Houston Dynamo 1-0 and open their season with a road win in front of 19,385 fans at Robertson Stadium on Saturday night.
Philadelphia took control of possession early by putting immediate pressure on the new Dynamo defense. The Union got on the board when Califf drove home the rebound of a Sebastien Le Toux shot. Le Toux found some space in the box off a long Union throw-in from Sheanon Williams and put a rocket off the crossbar. Califf won the scrum for the loose ball and gave the visiting team the early one-goal lead.
The Dynamo settled down after the goal, controlling the play for the balance of the match. On the road and up a goal, the Union were content to concede possession, often dropping nine or 10 players behind the ball. In an effort to push numbers forward, Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear went to a five-man midfield over the final 19 minutes. Countering Houston's move, the Union attempted to catch the Dynamo on the counter in the second half but were never able to secure an insurance goal.
In the end, it wasn't needed.
The best chance of the night for Dynamo came before the formation change when Brad Davis played a ball across a charging Faryd Mondragon that a streaking Dominic Oduro could not keep on target. Despite retaining the advantage in possession and the number of corners and free kicks, the Dynamo were not able to find the equalizer.
Philadelphia Union (1-0-0) vs. Houston Dynamo (0-1-0)
March 19, 2011 -- Robertson Stadium
Scoring Summary:
PHI -- Danny Califf 1 (unassisted) 5
Philadelphia Union -- Faryd Mondragon, Sheanon Williams, Danny Califf, Carlos Valdes, Jordan
Harvey, Kyle Nakazawa (Gabriel Farfan 69), Brian Carroll, Stefani Miglioranzi,
Justin Mapp (Danny Mwanga 58), Carlos Ruiz (Amobi Okugo 85), Sebastien Le Toux.
Substitutes Not Used: Chris Agorsor, Jack McInerney, Roger Torres, Zac MacMath.
Houston Dynamo -- Tally
Hall, Hunter Freeman (Danny Cruz 71), Bobby Boswell, Jermaine Taylor, Andre
Hainault, Corey Ashe, Geoff Cameron, Lovel Palmer, Brad Davis, Jason Garey (Cam
Weaver 57), Will Bruin (Dominic Oduro 61).
Substitutes Not Used: Mike Chabala, Eddie Robinson, Kofi Sarkodie, Tyler Deric.
Misconduct Summary:
PHI -- Carlos Ruiz (caution; Reckless Foul) 20
HOU -- Brad Davis (caution; Reckless Tackle) 22
PHI -- Carlos Valdes (caution; Reckless Tackle) 44
Referee: Abbey Okulaja
Referee's Assistants: Chris Strickland; Adam Garner
4th official: Andrew Chapin
Attendance: 19,385
Weather: Clear-and-76-degrees
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RAVENSWOOD – Francis Brookhart did a lot of driving last week. Don't feel too sorry for her, though. After all, she was at The Greenbrier.
Oh, and did we mention many of those she was transporting just happened to be professional golfers.
"I worked in players' transportation," said Brookhart, who was still beaming from her third year as a volunteer for The Greenbrier Classic – a stop on the PGA TOUR. "We had a fleet of a hundred Fords and they were all brand new."
Brookhart's decision to become a volunteer was a rather simple one. "I love The Greenbrier," said the Henry J. Kaiser teacher. "I always feel like a princess when I'm there."
Transporting the professionals, their wives, caddies and the VIPs has allowed Brookhart the chance to meet some interesting people the past two summers. (Brookhart worked in merchandising her first year).
"The attitude of the pros is very impressive. Most of them are so physically fit, thin and tanned," she said. "They are so good inside and out. With the exception of one, they were all truly humble and are wonderful sportsmen."
Brookhart's week started on Tuesday and ended on Friday. She had to attend a wedding over the weekend that kept her from working the final two rounds of the Classic, which has become the premiere sporting event in West Virginia.
She just hasn't met people, but made some nice friendships. Last year she transferred golfer Webb Simpson, the 2012 U.S. Open champ, to his destination. "He was like 'Yes Mam and No Mam.' I asked him where he was from and when he said Charlotte, I about wrecked the car."
Charlotte is where Brookhart grew up. She attended Myers Park High School before attending the University of South Carolina.
"He (Simpson) is a wonderful Christian and I told him it makes me proud to know you," she said.
After their brief encounter in the car, Brookhart later that evening decided to write Simpson a letter and reiterate her feelings about his faith.
This year Simpson was coming off the driving range and Brookhart spotted him. "I said, 'Hi Webb' and he turned around and said, 'Hey Francis.'"
This year she spent time with Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey who shared the lead with Johnson Wagner following the opening 18 holes of play. Gainey and Wagner each carded scores of 8-under 62. "He's just a sweet country boy."
Gainey finished at -3 for the tournament and in a tie for 41st.
One golfer Brookhart picked up during her stay at The Greenbrier was set to pop the question that evening to his significant other. "I can't remember his name but we had a nice talk."
Brookhart is getting ready to embark on her 36th year in the classroom. She is a Title I reading and math teacher at HJK. She taught two years in North Carolina and one in Germany, which is where she met her husband Bill, who is a Belpre, Ohio native. He interviewed with Kaiser Aluminum when he left the service and that is what led them to Ravenswood.
When she greets her newest batch of students next month, they will have plenty to share about what they did during their summer vacation.
Francis Brookhart will have just as much fun telling them about another spectacular week she enjoyed on the grounds of America's Resort.
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As Jon Foote walked through the tidy grounds of Moorpark College, one student after another called out his name.
To one, he offered directions to a new classroom; to the next, suggestions on an essay about faith; to another, a high-five on a calculus test score. He is 33 years old, not so unusual at a community college — "my only chance," as he puts it, "at a second chance."
Foote arrived at Moorpark determined to show his gratitude by investing in campus life and the school's 14,500 students. He launched Foote's Books, a free, Craigslist-style website to save students money on textbooks, and arranged to bring hybrid and electric vehicles to campus for an exhibit.
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SWIMMING: Redskins place at Knight Invitational
Wapakoneta Redskins Taylor Law and Josie Miller posted the best individual results of the day for the Redskins at the 10th Annual St. Francis Knight Invitational varsity swim meet last weekend in Bowling Green and Toledo.
For Wapak, Law and Miller each recorded a sixth-place finish on Saturday. Law took the spot in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:06.10. Miller was sixth in the 50 freestyle at 25.61.
Law also posted a 10th-place finish in the 100 butterfly (1:04.11). Miller was 20th in the 100 backstroke (1:08.25).
For the boys team, Ryan Kremer turned in the best result of the event with an eighth-place finish in the 100 butterfly, completing the distance in 58.15. He also finished 13th in the 100 backstroke at 1:00.20.
Kremer teamed up with Brandon Christler, Ryan Greve and Nate Hager to place 13th in the 200-freestyle relay (1:36.45) and 10th in the 200-medley relay (1:48.83).
Hager took 18th in the 100 backstroke (1:01.37) and 16th in the 100 freestyle (51.94).
Greve was 21st in the 100 breaststroke (1:11.22).
Forty-six teams competed in the two-day event. Two sets of preliminary races were held Friday at Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo.
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Rich Products has dramatically expanded a voluntary product recall to include all foods manufactured at its Waycross, Ga., facility, out of a concern they could potentially be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
Rich recalled a number of Farm Rich Products last week after an E. coli outbreak sickened 24 people in 15 states. Two of the 24 cases, affecting consumers in New York State and Texas, have been linked to products included in the original recall.
No illnesses have been linked to the products included in the expanded recall, and there is no evidence to suggest that any will, said Dwight Gram, a spokesman for Rich Products.
"While we believe the breadth of the original recall was accurate and reasonable, we simply cannot be positive there are no additional contaminated products beyond the scope of last week's recall," Gram said. "Any possibility that one more person can become ill is simply unacceptable."
The products in the expanded recall were sold under the banners Farm Rich, Market Day and Schwan's, and have "Best By" dates from Jan. 1 to Sept. 29, 2014. The Food and Drug Administration has completed its investigation at the Georgia plant and found no violations, Gram said.
Rich Products said it is continuing to work with food safety officials to pinpoint the source of contamination. A full list of recalled items is available on the Strictly Business blog at BuffaloNews.com.
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George offers the inhabitant of the ear some of its own root beer.The obvious punch line for pouring Barq's Root Beer into an idiot's ear is to have a hot dog come out.
I added the twist of having the hotdog have mustard on it so the joke wouldn't be so routine.
Another live action "realistic" expression in the midst of the stupidest gags I could come up with.
George marvels at the magic ear dirt puffs. I wonder what they are constituted of?
more to come...the resolution of the plot...
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Ok, so its not a race, but I wasn't sure where else to ask this question, thought this group would have the best advice!
I'm slowly working my mileage up, very interested in doing the WRIAD this coming spring. Just completed a 62 mile race with 4000' of climbing(5.25hours of pedal time). Finished well, enjoyed the ride a lot and felt like I had more left in the tank. Back in October I rode a 43 mile ride with ease. I know the White Rim is much tougher than both of these rides, so I'm looking for any training advice you might have, and also, how do I carry enough water!
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banner by me Edward tries to fight the Influenza, good thing there is an angel beside him...
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I take in a deep breath, I grunt, it hurts to breath. Try to survive, a voice tells me. Why? I answer it back, I have already lost everything, my father died, and mother passed away, Why bother? I yell at it. .
I know I'm going to die soon, along with the thousands before me and the millions after. I cant live, there is no way that anyone can live through this! I say to myself. My fever is running high, and higher every hour, my muscles ache I can hardly move, its hurts too much to take in a single breath.
My stomach churns and I turn over immediately to my side and vomit. I groan and close my eyes trying to get to sleep. I can't, there are nurses flying into the room with more patients, there are people crying because of their lost loved ones, there are children crying because of the pain, there are doctors ordering, and to top it off, the throbbing pain and anxiety the flu creates on my body.
A nurse pops into the room and looks at me, she smiles kindly and I try to smile back, but I am too weak to even dare to blink. I see she is carrying a syringe, she pumps some odly colored fluid in it, dabs cold water on my hand and inject the needle into my skin. I doze to sleep, finally.
I wake up slightly and notice I am no longer in the hospital, I am outside, I can see the stars twinkling. I spot Dr. Cullen's face above mine, he looks worried. I try to speak but yet again my mouth fails to open or even dare to move. I take in a deep breath, trying to get the sweet scent of the fresh air at least one last time. I can feel the cold sweat on my face and chest, it drip down my neck and down my torso. I look at the doctor once again, "Its all right, Edward." He whispers to me.
I try to shake my head and tell him to stop bothering on saving me, it was too late.But at that second, knowing that it might be the last time I see the night sky, I fall into a deep slumber.
I notice that I am in a long tunnel, this is it, I think to myself. A light shows up at the end of the tunnel, and I know I am dead or dying, until I see a figure appear, a figure of a woman, a beautiful woman. I drift closer to her and I know she is an angel, why else would she be so lovely?
I saw her gorgeous features; her soft heart-shaped face, her plump full lips with the soft curves that I would kill to kiss, her deep brown eyes that I could dive into, her luscious wavy chocolate brown hair that I would love to run my fingers through, to feel the silkiness of it. I knew I shouldn't be falling in love with an angel, it was a sin, but how could I help it, she was stunning.
"Edward." She calls my name, and I am surprised that she knows it, "Live," she says, she demands the thing that I know I can't do.
I shake my head, I feel weak, there was no way I could survive the Spanish Influenza. I shake my head again in a soft whimper as I become fainter and the angel begins to fade.
"Don't give up," She says in an angelic voice. "Live, Edward."
I can't.
"Edward." The beautiful voice calls me, I open my eyes slowly and watch my angel come to life before my eyes.
"Hmm." I say, Bella smiles, her brown eyes full of happiness.
"Good morning." She says to me, curling into my arms, "What were you doing?" She asks me, pecking me slightly on the lips.
"I was...dreaming or remembering, shall I say."
"What were you remembering?" Bella asks curiously.
Bella was that angel I saw back when I had the flu, she was the angel that kept me motivated to live, Bella was my angel and forever will be.
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Zev & Michal's Bold, Black Kitchen
Zev and Michal's minimalist, mostly-black kitchen is proof that all-black can work. The white ceiling and the frosted green glass cabinets break up the space, so it looks sleek instead of stuffy. As the couple told Apartment Therapy in this recent House Tour, Zev is "a fabulous but messy cook" while Michal is "an obsessive cleaner," so together the kitchen suits them perfectly! He gets the functionality and the space to cook, while she gets the clean lines and hidden organization. Win-win!
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Indianapolis, IN - As part of Investor Education Month, Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita today identified the most common ploys being used to cheat Hoosier investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars.
"Investors should keep their guard up anytime anyone offers an investment opportunity. It pays to remember that if an investment sounds too good to be true, it usually is," Rokita said.
The following ranking of the top ten threats to Indiana investors for 2005 is based on the order of prevalence and seriousness as identified by an annual survey of members of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA).
1. Ponzi Schemes: The premise is simple: pay early investors with money raised from later investors. The only people who make money are the promoters who set the Ponzi in motion.
2. Unlicensed Individuals Selling Securities: Anyone selling securities without a valid securities license should be a red alert for investors. Remember: No license, no sale. You can check whether a person is registered to sell the investment at the Secretary of State's office at www.sos.IN.gov or 1-800-223-8791.
3. Unregistered Investment Products: Con artists bypass stringent state registration requirements to pitch viatical settlements, pay telephone and ATM leasing contracts, and other investment contracts with the promise of "limited or no risk" and high returns. You can check whether an investment is registered at the Secretary of State's office at www.sos.IN.gov or 1-800-223-8791.
4. Promissory Notes: Empty promises can leave these notes worth less than the paper on which they are printed.
5. Senior Investment Fraud: Because of their access to a lifetime of savings, seniors continue to face investment fraud by con artists peddling unsecured promissory notes, viatical settlements and other investments that are either fraudulent or unsuitable for them based on their particular financial needs.
6. High-Yield Investment Schemes: Con artists lure investors with promises of triple-digit returns through "risk-free guaranteed high-yield instruments" or something equally deceptive.
7. Internet Fraud: Stock promoters are using online "boiler rooms," instant messaging, and fake websites to lure investors into "pump-and-dump" stock schemes.
8. Affinity Fraud: Con artists are increasingly targeting religious, ethnic, cultural, and professional groups; the con artists gains the trust of members of the group.
9. Variable Annuity Sales Practices: Senior investors should beware of the high surrender fees and steep sales commissions agents often earn when they move investors into variable annuities.
10. Oil and Gas Scams: With oil topping $50 a barrel and continued Middle East instability, regulators warn that con artists may renew schemes promising quick profits in oil and gas ventures.
Three scams also were cited for "dishonorable mention," including penny stocks, private placements, and investment seminars.
Before making any investment, Rokita urged investors to ask the following questions: Are the seller and the investment properly licensed and registered? Has the seller given you written information fully explaining the investment? Are claims made for the investment realistic? Does the investment meet your personal investment goals?
Rokita also urged investors to contact the Secretary of State's office with any questions about an investment product, broker or adviser before making an investment. "One phone call can save a lot of money and heartache," he said.
Rokita reminds Hoosiers to check out any opportunity before investing. All corporations should be registered with the Secretary of State's office, as should investments and their sellers. Information can be verified by visiting www.sos.IN.gov or by calling 1-800-223-8791.
For more information about NASAA's top ten threats, visit the NASAA Fraud Center at http://www.nasaa.org/. NASAA is the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection. Its membership consists of the securities administrators in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico.


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Quinn is back! The new novel, THE DESTROYED is now available as an ebook download exclusively for Kindle and Kindle aps for the next 90 days (This is part of a promotion opportunity I just couldn't pass up!)
Here's a tease:
Mila Voss is dead.
That's what the team hired to terminate her had reported, and that's how her file had been marked.
Dead. Six years now.
So why did she suddenly show up on a hotel's security camera in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania? Those who'd paid for her elimination are more than a little curious.
One person should know what happened—Jonathan Quinn, one of the best cleaners in the business, the man who'd been tasked with the disposal of her body.
Only Quinn isn't exactly easy to get ahold of these days, and he may not be willing to share the answer.
You can purchase THE DESTROYED in the Kindle Store here.
Nook and other ereader owners, THE DESTROYED will be available for you soon, but you should also note that the Kindle version is DRM free. That means you can purchase from Amazon, then use one of the many free conversation programs available on line to easily convert the file to epub if you'd rather not wait.
Those of you who prefer a printed book, a trade paperback version should be ready in about a month to month and a half.


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Lupul, Leafs take on struggling Hurricanes
Joffrey Lupul has added offensive punch to the Toronto Maple Leafs and has the club in position to end its seven-year playoff drought.
Lupul and the Leafs look to extend a six-game point streak on Thursday evening as they play host to the struggling Carolina Hurricanes.
The 29-year-old Lupul has played in four games since sitting out 25 in a row due to a broken forearm suffered in the early stages of the season. He has scored in each contest, sitting out a pair of games in between because of a suspension for an illegal hit, and has six goals with an assist in that span.
The winger notched his second multi-goal game of the campaign on Tuesday, scoring a pair of go-ahead tallies in the third period, including the game- winner in a 3-2 triumph over the Florida Panthers.
Lupul staked the Leafs to a 2-1 lead with a power-play goal 22 seconds into the final frame, but the Panthers struck back just 23 seconds later. However, Lupul put Toronto back in front at the 3:12 mark, wristing home a feed from Phil Kessel.
"He got a goal in that first or second shift and just carried it on from there," said Toronto head coach Randy Carlyle of Lupul. "They were carrying the play to us for much of the game so we had to find a way to get it done and Lupul did that for us tonight."
Kessel and Tyler Bozak assisted on both of Lupul's goals, while Ben Scrivens came up with 40 saves to help Toronto improve to 3-0-3 in its past six, though the club has yet to win consecutive games since the beginning of the month. Still, the Maple Leafs sit sixth overall in the Eastern Conference, two back of Ottawa and three ahead of seventh-place New Jersey.
The Hurricanes, meanwhile, have fallen to 10th in the East, three points behind a playoff spot, thanks to a six-game slide. They are 0-5-1 in that span, good for the club's longest slide since an 0-6-1 drought from Nov. 23- Dec. 6 of last season.
Carolina has been held to just a single goal in five straight games, including Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Southeast Division-leading Winnipeg Jets. Jiri Tlusty scored in the first period, but it was all Jets from there.
"We have to play harder," Tlusty admitted. "It's just all about us going out there and playing harder. We have to throw more pucks at the net and wait for a lucky bounce because it's not going in for us right now and we have to get ugly."
The loss dropped Carolina six points behind Winnipeg, though the 'Canes have played three fewer games.
With goaltenders Cam Ward and Dan Ellis out due to injury, Justin Peters started on Tuesday and yielded four goals on 35 shots.
Carolina will play its next three on the road following a winless three-game homestand and has won seven of its past nine in Toronto.
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Snark Factor 300 with Kurt Schlichter, Kerry Picket and Jimmie Bise Jr.Posted on November 15th, 2012 by Fingers Malloy
The Snark Factor turns 300! Well, not really.
Kurt Schlichter of Breitbart.com joined us to talk Bob Crane, Raymond Burr and what makes comedy gold.
Kerry Picket of The Washington Times stopped by to talk Election Day, Benghazi and more.
Jimmie Bise Jr. of The Delivery dropped in to talk Fatty Arbuckle and you… yes you!
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This tiny West African nation may be modest in size, but its history and culture is larger than life
It was once a part of the infamous Slave Coast, from which Africans were transported to Haiti, Cuba and the United States. Today, the remnants of colonialism have been almost stamped out, and people flock to Togo for other reasons. Healers from all across West Africa come here for animal parts and fetishwares, and locals seek remedies among the market stalls. Togo's museums are another must for citizens and visitors alike, with some of the best collections of art and artifacts on the continent.
Togo travel highlights
Set sail to Togoville
Slave traders once used Togoville as their point of departure for the Americas. You may not arrive by boat but you'll get to see this vodun community much like the colonialists did.
Stock up on fetishes at Akodessewa
The fetish markets here are famous for their stockpiles of dried cheetah skulls, chimp hands, crocodile skins and wooden sculptures.
Go museum hopping in Lome
Perhaps the most famous museum in the capital is the Musée International des Arts, with its grand collection of African art and archaeological artefacts.
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- Australia: Yes - In advance
- Belgium: Yes - In advance
- Canada: Yes - In advance
- Germany: Yes - In advance
- Ireland: Yes - In advance
- Netherlands: Yes - In advance
- New Zealand: Yes - In advance
- South Africa: Yes - In advance
- Switzerland: Yes - In advance
- United Kingdom: Yes - In advance
- USA: Yes - In advance
Please obtain your visa to Togo in advance. We recommend that you check current visa requirements with your nearest Embassy or Consulate. For Australian passport holders, the French Consulate in Sydney is authorized to issue short stay visas on behalf of Togo for tourism. Alternatively, you can get a visa issued at the border crossing into Togo for 15,000 CFA franc (25 Euros). Make sure to have 4 passport size photos available for use if needed at the border.
Please note that it may be possible to obtain a visa for Togo at the Togolese Embassy in Accra. It is sometimes possible to get this visa in 1 day (if you drop your application off in the morning – Weekdays only). However, visa information is subject to change on a regular basis.
Tipping is customary in Togo. If the restaurant hasn't already included a surcharge on the bill, add about 10% of the final sum.
You'll find internet cafes in Togo's major centres but access will be limited outside of these areas.
You'll have good coverage in urban areas but not in rural or remote parts of the country. Remember to activate global roaming with your provider if you wish to use your mobile while traveling.
While you may have western-style toilets in some hotels, most toilets in Togo are of the squat variety. Soap and toilet paper aren't always provided so you may like to carry some with you.
- Bottle of soft drink = 400 CFA
- Beer in a bar or restaurant = 800 CFA
- Simple lunch = 1000 CFA
- Dinner at a restaurant = 5000 CFA
Drinking tap water is not considered safe in Togo. For environmental reasons, avoid buying bottled water and bring a bottle or canteen with you. Ask your leader where you can access filters to refill your supply, or carry your own purification tablets with you.
You'll be able to use your credit card in some places like hotels and upmarket restaurants in Lome, but prepare to pay cash when making purchases from most local businesses.
ATMs are hard to come by in Togo. It's a good idea to withdraw cash from a bank instead.
Yes. All peregrine passengers are required to purchase travel insurance prior to their trip. Your insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day.
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Shaun Marcum is pitching to extend the Mets' winning streak to six games tonight in Miami. The Mets surprised some people this week, perhaps even the Phillies and Nationals, whom they trail by one and two games, respectively, in the lost column.
The Mets have three with the Marlins before heading to Washington. It sure would add some spice to the spring if the Mets were to close the gap on the Nationals before getting to DC.
They obviously became relevant to the Yankees this week, but there are several things that must happen for that relevance to carry over to the National League East.
It begins with pitching, and the Mets have been superb in not giving up a walk for three straight games. That's something they hadn't done since 1994, and almost incomprehensible.
The time is rapidly approaching when Zack Wheeler could be ready, but they should ride Jeremy Hefner and Dillon Gee – both coming off strong starts – for as long as they can. Marcum will stay in the rotation by virtue of making $4 million this year.
Mets starters are on a roll with a 2.91 ERA in over their last nine starts. The bullpen is also producing, giving up just two runs in its last 13.2 innings. The Mets bullpen has seven victories, but that can be misleading as it indicates blown saves by the middle-inning pitchers and entering the game with the starter either tied or behind.
Should the pitching continue the Mets could find themselves in an interesting summer. Stranger things have happened.
The Mets' offense collapsed in the second half last year, and save David Wright and Daniel Murphy, there's been little consistent production.
That must change, and fast.
Marlon Byrd came through Thursday night and Lucas Duda the night before, but more is needed from Duda and Ike Davis.
How bad has Davis been? Consider this, he has 13 RBI for the season. In contrast, Cubs pitchers have 19 in May.
Davis is batting eighth tonight and those whispers of going back to the minors are getting louder. As long as the Mets are winning, Davis is likely to stay. But, eventually he needs to get this straightened out.
Here's tonight's lineup against Miami starter Jacob Turner:
Omar Quintanilla, SS: The eighth Met to hit in the leadoff spot.
Daniel Murphy, 2B: Has hit safely in 14 of his last 18 games, including nine doubles, two homers and 10 RBI.
David Wright, 3B: Hitting just .189 (7-37) in his last ten games.
Lucas Duda, LF: Has hit in 11 of last 13 games (.308), including game-ending run Tuesday against Mariano Rivera.
John Buck, C: Hitting .350 (14-40) with RISP.
Rick Ankiel, CF: Has two homers and seven RBI in 15 games with Mets.
Marlon Byrd, RF: Has 14 RBI in 19 games in May.
Ike Davis, 1B: Hitting .141 on the road with no homers.
Shaun Marcum, RHP: Coming off 12-strikeout performance in no-decision against Braves.
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Three people arrested in Spiro drug raid
Three people were arrested after the LeFlore County Sheriff's Department served a narcotics search warrant Tuesday.Donna Sue Stone, 51, Blake Fuller, 23, and Samuel James Hendrix, 21, all of Spiro, were arrested on drug and weapons charges stemming from the search of a home located on State Highway 271 east of Spiro.Deputies reportedly found prescription pills, marijuana and loaded firearms, one of which was reported stolen. Stone was booked into the LeFlore County Detention Center for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property and possession of a firearm while on probation. Hendrix was booked into the LCDC on charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.Fuller was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.


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Taxes and Duties for NCM 6213.20.00
In this article you find import duties and taxes for "ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETED" categories under the Mercosul Common Nomenclature 6213.20.00.
Brazilian Product Code and Classification
Brazil use a system called "Mercosur Common Nomenclature" known as NCM to classify import duty and taxation on products imported to the country. NCM 6213.20.00 are related to the "Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System" known as HS as following:
Unique Digits
Shared Digits
NCM code hat we are covering here have the following hierarchic position:
- Handkerchiefs:
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Brazilian Import Duty and Taxes
We update import duties and taxes every weekday from the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, and Foreign Trade.
The last update of import taxes was done February 10, 2014. Current data in this database was published by the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, and Foreign Trade on January 30, 2014.
The ICMS rate vary depending on the destination state in Brazil of the imported product, in this case we use São Paulo state for ICMS.
For a better explanation regarding the ICMS rate Rio de Janeiro or Minas Gerais please read our corresponding articles. You can also read about the general ICMS Rates by State as well as the project of creating a single national ICMS rate.
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|18.00 %
|1.65 %
|7.60 %
1: Due to lack of ICMS exceptions this product we use the base rate for São Paulo state. However ICMS rates does not exactly follow the NCM classification system.
To calculate the total tax burden you cannot sum the import duty and taxes to get the added cost of importing "articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted" to Brazil.
These rates are only for "articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted", to find import duty and taxes for other products, please visit our Tax Index.
There are established special ICMS Exemptions for partners and suppliers of FIFA and IOC related to FIFA World Cup 2014 and Olympic Games 2016. Read more about this topic in the article "Exemptions from ICMS"
Import Duty History for NCM 6213.20.00
The Brazil Business have collected Brazilian import duty rates for NCM 6213.20.00 since September 22, 2009.
Other Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories, not Knitted or Crocheted
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|The Champion By NHMS Numbers
|The Championship Four Preview
|Phoenix: Three To Watch
|Martinsville: Three To Watch
|Kansas: Three To Watch
|Charlotte: Three To Watch
Roger Penske's Message
Roger Penske's message was clear and decisive. It brought down the hammer on a long-time driver and set a moral standard that is far too often neglected in sports.
Kurt Busch had driven for Penske since 2006, and the former Sprint Cup champion made three Chases behind the wheel for Penske's team. However, after Busch melted down late in the season and was fined by NASCAR for his antics, Penske made a move that made the most sense for his organization.
He parted ways with Kurt Busch.
To be fair, the decision stated that the two parties separated ways on mutual terms, but I have a hard time believing it wasn't something that was spearheaded by Penske's side. Perhaps Busch was disgruntled and looking for a way out, but no matter what line of work you're in, you're probably not going to just up and quit without a contingency plan (as is Busch's case).
The decision leaves questions about who might fill the ride at a Penske team that already fielded only two cars.
It also leaves questions about where Busch will end up, as most of the big moves (Kasey Kahne to Hendrick Motosporrts, Clint Bowyer to Michael Waltrip Racing) have already taken place.
The area where there's no question is what Roger Penske and his race team believes in. There is a demand for a level of respect, and Busch didn't have that. This wasn't just one incident from the former driver of the No. 22. It was a series of incidents that didn't represent the organization well.
Keep in mind that another one of Penske's drivers, INDYCAR star Will Power, flipped the double-bird to race control during a race here at NHMS in August. That was an isolated incident where the usually jovial Power lost his cool. He still drives for Penkse. Busch does not.
Today's sports world is so public that everything a driver says or does shapes his public image. Throughout the year, Busch was heard yelling over the radio at crew chief Steve Addington and his team that he didn't like his car, even as he was racing well. He was also overheard responding to Penske on the radio with the condescending term "dude."
Really!? Since when has NASCAR been racing at Waikiki, Kurt?
As the Chase approached, he locked horns with Jimmie Johnson. After getting into an argument with one NASCAR beat writer over his comments on Johnson, he engaged her after the press conference to rip up the transcript she showed him of his quote.
The biggest meltdown came in the season's final race at Homestead-Miami. After his car malfunctioned early and headed to garage, he found himself blocked from his stall by Michelle Obama's SUV convoy. While I do believe Busch that he wasn't flipping off anyone in particular, he give the universal symbol to the cars to get out of the way. Then, while he waited for his car to be fixed, he started cursing at ESPN's Jerry Punch before an interview, a tirade that was caught by a fan on camera and distributed across the internet. He was fined $50,000 by NASCAR for his actions and his sponsor, Shell-Pennzoil, was not happy in the least.
As if that wasn't enough, crew chief Addington got the heck out of Dodge, literally and figuratively, as soon as he could when he was offered the same position with Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart.
We've all seen Stewart a lot lately. He's very competitive and very demanding, albeit usually in a respectful manner. The fact Addington would so quickly shoulder the responsibility of defending a Cup amidst questions if he was good enough to be a championship crew chief says a lot about his relationship (or lack thereof) with Busch.
Penske was quick to say that enough was enough. It's a refreshing mentality in today's sports world.
Too often, athletes are given chance after chance to prove themselves after character failure. NFL players Michael Vick and Plaxico Burress' extended trips to prison seem to be a rarity among sports figures, and even after they were released, they were immediately employed. These kinds of thing doesn't happen in the real world, nor in Penske's world.
Here at NHMS, I wouldn't walk around berating my co-workers, so the rest of the office could hear me yelling down the hall. If I disagreed with our Exec. VP/GM, Jerry Gappens, on an opinion, I wouldn't end a conversation with "whatever, dude." I wouldn't walk out on to Route-106 and give the fans a one-finger salute for visiting. And, I wouldn't start swearing at a media member trying to cover one of our events.
I'm sure you can think of similar situations in your workplace as well, and I'm sure you can agree that it's unprofessional and disrespectful to act in such a manner at any time. That's what Penske saw and that's why he acted.
Kurt Busch learned the lesson that us "normal" people already know. You shouldn't ever take your job for granted, and you should be appreciative and respectful for every day that you get to go do something you enjoy. Busch didn't show this and now he's floundering around, hoping that someone will pick him up for a full-time ride in 2012.
Without naming names, as I'm sure you can fill some in for me, there are other drivers out there that should learn from this lesson before the same happens to them. In today's entitled-athlete world, there are many drivers that don't seem to give enough respect to the team, the competition, the media or the fans.
It's a privilege, not a right to be in as great of a position as these NASCAR drivers. Roger Penske reminded Kurt Busch of that and I hope the rest of the owners keep his actions in mind when dealing with chronic misbehavior.
The moral lesson is that fostering a positive image and showing respect for one's position is far more important than the success and accomplishment of that person. That's something we all should remember, especially this holiday time of year, when we're fortunate enough to be able to put food on our table and a roof over our head.


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IMC students pursue many interests and options at the college outside the classroom. Below are links to some of those options:
AAF — student chapter of the American Advertising Federation
PRSSA — student chapter of Public Relations Society of America
CMDSA — Communication Management and Design Student Association provides vital support to fellow students and to the faculty, including sponsoring an annual picnic in the fall and the annual Showcase and Awards in the spring.
IABC — International Association of Business Communicators — IC student chapter
ICTV — the IC television station
WICB and 106-VIC — the IC radio stations
The Ithacan — the IC student newspaper
SGA — Student Government Association, the official voice of the Ithaca College student body
Student Activities Board — provides a variety of fun, educational, and interactive activities on-campus in a safe environment.
IC After Dark — provides free late night programs that improve the quality of student life through immersive entertainment experiences
Board of Concerts — run fully by students who plan and execute all aspects of concert selection and production
Our students frequently find jobs on campus. Here are two examples:
Office of Conference and Event Services — student workers help plan and conduct conferences and events
Information Technology Services — student workers help other students in our computer labs and provide training and support to faculty and staff


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AmeriCorps, the national community service organization, is marking its fifth anniversary with swearing-in ceremonies of new members. In New Jersey, Commissioner of Education David Hespe will swear in 300 new members on the State House steps, beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 22.
Accompanying Commissioner Hespe will be Dr. John Sherry, assistant commissioner for the Division of Field Services, New Jersey Department of Education.
"AmeriCorps members are supporting many of our educational goals by helping students achieve academic success," said Hespe. "The New Jersey AmeriCorps members also remove tons of trash from waterways, provide assistance and hope to homeless families, supply warm meals and a helping hand to senior citizens, mentor juvenile offenders and recruit thousands of volunteers to expand the impact of these efforts."
AmeriCorps engages Americans of all ages in community-based service. In return for their year of service, AmeriCorps members receive an education award of $4,725 to help pay for college or pay back student loans.
AmeriCorps will be celebrating its fifth anniversary in conjunction with national "Make a Difference Day," which will be Saturday, October 23. To commemorate the event, the New Jersey Commission on National & Community Service, the New Jersey Department of Human Services and various AmeriCorps programs are sponsoring two service activities. Volunteers will participate in the revitalization of two community playgrounds in the Paterson and Trenton areas.
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Happy Wednesday! Here we go with episode three:
Chefs enter the kitchen still reeling over the wedding mayhem of last week. Quickfire presents a giant ice bar laced with every seafood imaginable. The catch of the day (har har) -- the chefs cannot use heat.
Raw seafood is Chef Takashi's speciality, so everyone throws him surly looks. Note: seafood in raw form is pretty much my most favorite food on the planet, so everything the chefs prepare looks like it came from culinary heaven.
I heave a wanton sigh and watch on. Brian Boitano is the guest judge. He does critique the dishes thoughtfully and carefully.
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Where were you in '99?
If you were a news junkie, you watched Texas governor George W. Bush emerge as the front-runner for President in a crowded field of Republican hopefuls. If you subscribed to HBO, you were hooked to a new series called "The Sopranos." If movies were your thing, you were mesmerized by the special effects in "The Matrix."
And if you were listening to the radio, there was no escaping Collective Soul's "Dosage."
The 1999 album featured two monster hits ("Heavy" and "Run") that pushed the band to new creative heights and firmly established them as the most radio friendly band of the '90s.
The super group charted an astounding seven No. 1 hits and 19 Top 40 singles in a seven-year period. They received more airtime on the radio than any other band of its era including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, R.E.M. and Oasis.
Their hook-laden guitar anthems and powerfully melodic songs propelled them to international stardom, multi-platinum status and put their hometown of Stockbridge, Ga., on the map.
Billed as "An Evening with Collective Soul," the quintet will return to Tempe's Marquee at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, where they will perform "Dosage" in its entirety. Along with "Dosage," fans will hear additional tunes from the band's catalog such as "Shine," "December," "The World I Know," "Where The River Flows" and a new song or two from its upcoming studio album.
The lineup features Ed Roland on lead vocals, Dean Roland on rhythm guitar, Joel Kosche on lead guitar, Will Turpin on bass guitar, and newcomer Johnny Rabb on drums.
In an exclusive interview with the Ahwatukee Foothills News, Collective Soul co-founder Turpin discusses the group's landmark album, how a recent tween flick regenerated the band, and celebrating two decades of making music.
Q: How did the idea come about to perform "Dosage" in its entirety?
WT: The group decided in January that we needed to go out on tour and say hello to our fans again. We had been doing the "Weekend Warrior" gigs here and there over the past few years, but haven't been on an official tour since 2010. We are a little overcritical of ourselves at times and so we always want to come off as sounding fresh. This time around we don't have a new record to support so we knew we needed a different approach. We've always loved it when other bands have played an entire album in concert from beginning to end, so that's what we decided to do. From there, the conversation went to "Which one do we do?" We were all pretty much on the same page and we narrowed it down to our second album ("Collective Soul"), also known as the blue record, or "Dosage." We mulled it over for a couple of weeks and decided on "Dosage."
Q: It's been a dozen years since "Dosage" was released. How do you feel about the album today?
WT: It was a very special moment in time for Collective Soul. Each album is memorable in its own way, but with "Dosage," we really wanted to take our time. The feeling was, "Let's enjoy this moment, let's enjoy each other and let's make a great record." We usually spent on average about four weeks on each of our previous albums, but on "Dosage" we spent about four months in Miami. We all rented homes on the beach and at times it felt like living in a rock-n-roll frat house. It was a magical time and we were riding a wave of success that a lot of bands never even get a chance to see. Musically and personally, we really bonded and came together for that album.
Q: "Dosage" was recorded at the legendary Criteria Recording Studios, which has produced some great records over the years. Was that intimidating?
WT: We definitely noticed all the gold records on the walls and knew its history when we entered the place. The funny thing is we acted like a bunch of overgrown kids most of the time. The studio had a foosball table and in the same room there were recording masters on the wall. We got pretty animated when it came to competition. When someone lost a game, there were some heated arguments and flailing of the arms. I'd have to say, "Hold on now, before you do anything crazy that's a James Brown master recording behind your head." The stuff on those walls belonged in a museum or in a vault.
Q: What role did hit-making producer Anthony J. Resta have in the shaping of "Dosage?"
WT: His style is all over that record. For some reason the word "soundscaping" comes to mind. He'd create these incredible handcrafted and atmospheric keyboard sounds for the songs. For example, he created the introduction to "Tremble For My Beloved." His forte was programming, building and manipulating sounds. He has an incredible ear for music and sounds, and in hindsight, we've done some of our best work with him.
Q: "Dosage" produced two mega-hits ("Heavy" and "Run") but almost a decade later, "Tremble For My Beloved," the album's opening number, was featured on the "Twilight" soundtrack. What impact did that have on the band?
WT: It gave us a huge shot in the arm. Soundtracks have a way of perpetuating the life of the song and when you're involved with something as popular as "Twilight," it opens up a lot of new territory. Stephenie Meyer, who is the author of the "Twilight" books, is a big fan of Collective Soul and she handpicked every song on the entire first soundtrack. We've been fortunate in our career to have those moments. "Run" was on the "Varsity Blues" soundtrack and "She Said" was on the "Scream 2" soundtrack. Soundtracks widen your exposure to people who might not normally pay attention to your music. I can look back on my youth and the soundtrack for "Singles" played a very big role in my life. It was just as popular as any Alice in Chains or Pearl Jam record and exposed me to a lot of great music. "Twilight" has exposed us to a new generation of fans. I remember seeing a lot of young kids at one of our shows after the movie came out and they knew "Hollywood" and "Tremble For My Beloved." Then when we'd play something older like "December" or "Shine" you could almost read their lips: "I didn't know they played that song?" It was almost verbatim every night there for a while. It's great. We've been around for almost two decades but with certain generations, there are dots that need to be connected and those soundtracks are invaluable.
Q: "Dosage" was a technological marvel in its day. That said, is it easy or hard to re-create the album in a live setting?
WT: There are a few songs where you might notice we've done something different than the record. We look at them as songs, not model airplanes where if you don't glue them together in the right way they don't fit. As a musician and artist, I take major pride in the fact that we can perform multiple songs in many different ways and still feel like the crowd is going to enjoy them as much as they would the recorded version.
Q: You're coming back to Tempe's Marquee Theater where you've played many times before. Does the Phoenix area hold any special memories for you?
WT: We've always had great shows and crowds in Phoenix. Always full if not sold out shows in the area. On a personal level, I like Phoenix because of the great biking trails there. I like to ride my bike because I experience the area on a much more personal basis. I love the vibe of the desert.
Q: Collective Soul will embark on its 20th anniversary next year. What's it like to play with the same group of people for almost two decades?
WT: When we're back at home and not on the road, we're able to do our solo projects, play with different people and keep things fresh. But to answer your question, it's been a real gift to be in Collective Soul. I'm a very emotional guy and there are times when I'm on stage and I can tell when another member is having a moment. I don't know if it's a flashback or if that person is wondering how fortunate they are or they're just getting into the music. It's been an awesome ride to be able to create music with people I'm so close to.
Q: For people who have never been to one of your shows, what can they expect?
WT: The No. 1 priority is for everyone to have a good time. On this tour, we're approaching the show as performance art. I think we've always been an exceptional live band, but we're trying to take it musically to another level. The first half of the show where we perform "Dosage" is going to be more of a performance art piece and then the second half is a more traditional rock concert. We're going to take the band and the audience to a very special moment in time.
The Marquee Theatre is at 730 N. Mill Ave. in Tempe. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 in advance and available at www.luckymanonline.com. For more information, call the Marquee Theatre box office at (480) 829-0707.
• Marshall Terrill is a freelance journalist who resides in the Phoenix area. He can be reached at email@example.com.