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Odds-on favorite Authenticity earned her second graded stakes win, rolling to a comfortable one-length victory in Saturday's Grade 3, $200,000 84 Lumber Shuvee Handicap at Saratoga Race Course.
Ridden by Hall of Famer John Velazquez – who is closing in on Jerry Bailey's record as the all-time leading rider at Saratoga – the 6-year-old mare took advantage of her outside post and settled in just off Sea Island as that one led through pokey fractions of 25.46 seconds for a quarter mile, 50.80 for a half and 1:15.03 for three-quarters. Ranging up on the turn, Authenticity swung into the stretch with a half-length advantage and had plenty left to turn back a late challenge from Flashy American.
Her winning time for 1 1/8 miles was 1:52.33.
"I knew it was going to be a slow pace, but I didn't want to be on the lead, either," said Velazquez, who with the victory moved three behind Bailey's total 693 wins. "I kind of eased off from the other horse and got her to relax. By the three-eighths pole she got into that nice rhythm, and she did it pretty easy."
Owned by Zayat Stables, Authenticity is 4-3-1 from nine career starts, including her first graded stakes win in the Grade 2 La Troienne in May at Churchill Downs.
"I think it was a good effort from her," said winning trainer Todd Pletcher, who indicated Authenticity's next start would be the Grade 1, $600,000 Personal Ensign Invitational on August 25. "She's a total professional. She's very easy to train, easy to ride … You can put her on the lead, you can let her stalk, take her back if you wanted to. The main thing is we wanted her to be in a nice, comfortable rhythm."
Authenticity returned $3 for a $2 win bet, and with the winner's purse of $120,000 has now amassed $513,362, most of which has been earned since joining Pletcher's stable this year.
Runner-up Flashy American was 2 ¼ lengths in front of Sea Island, who in turn had 2 ½ lengths on Moon Philly. Royal Lahaina was fifth, with Eblouissante, the younger half-sister of champion Zenyatta who was making her stakes debut, checking in sixth after acting up in the gate.
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When retired Methodist Bishop Jack Tuell was asked how he changed his mind on issues of gay ordination and gay marriage, he explained it simply: "I changed my mind when I changed my heart."
But the answer was more complicated.
Bishop Tuell, 90, a prominent clergyman who emerged late in life as an eloquent voice for change in his church's views of homosexuality, died Jan. 10 at the Wesley Homes Health Center in Des Moines. He had been in failing health for several years, his daughter Cynthia Tuell said.
For decades, Bishop Tuell, an attorney who became an ordained minister at 35, worked his way up the hierarchy of the United Methodist Church. He was a pastor, wrote a highly regarded text on church governance and served as bishop in Portland. From 1980 until his retirement in 1992, he was the Los Angeles region's bishop — the top official for 195,000 members in more than 400 churches.
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Along the way, he hewed to the church's line on gay issues on those increasingly uncomfortable occasions when questions cropped up.
In a 2003 sermon at Claremont United Methodist Church in Claremont, Calif., he recalled a meeting 20 years earlier with two other bishops and a church executive.
"A particular concern being raised was, 'How do we screen out homosexual persons from being ordained ministers?' " he said.
To filter out gay candidates, he proposed a seven-word requirement: "Fidelity in marriage and celibacy in singleness."
The phrase was added to church policy guidelines.
As bishop in Los Angeles, Tuell advocated immigrant rights, signed a protest letter calling U.S. arms policy "idolatrous" and marshaled clergymen against a national lottery game show. But he shuffled a gay clergyman to a non-pastoral job, and his stance on gay issues continued to reflect official policy in the church's Book of Discipline: "The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching," although gay people, like all others, have "sacred worth."
For years after he retired, Bishop Tuell, still a sharp attorney, acted as a judge in church hearings. In 1999, he presided over the trial of Gregory Dell, a Chicago minister accused of disobeying church law by performing a commitment service for two gay parishioners. Dell was suspended for a year.
For months, Bishop Tuell reflected on the conviction. Dell, a minister he described as "dedicated, energetic, compassionate, caring and able," had been ousted. Anguished friends had been telling him their gay and lesbian children didn't feel at home in the churches where they were raised.
"Ecclesiastically speaking, the decision was correct," he later wrote. "As I understand the Spirit of God, it was wrong."
"Is it reasonable to believe that God would create some with an orientation toward the same gender, put them within the same strong drive of sexuality and love which is present in heterosexual persons, and then decree that such a drive is to be absolutely repressed and denied? This not only defies reason, but it is cruel, unfeeling and arbitrary. … "
Bishop Tuell expressed his change of heart during a guest sermon at his Seattle-area church in February 2000.
"I stated flatly that I was wrong and called on the church to prayerfully seek a new inclusiveness," he later wrote. "I was 76 years old."
In 2004, Tuell was a witness for the defense in the church trial of the Rev. Karen Dammann, a Seattle minister from 1996-1999 who was accused of violating church doctrine by living openly as a lesbian. She was acquitted.
Bishop Tuell brought his advocacy to the church at large, showing up even in frail health at the 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla., to protest church policy.
Born in Tacoma on Nov. 14, 1923, Jack Marvin Tuell served in the Army Air Forces during World War II and received his law degree from the University of Washington in 1948. He practiced for two years in Edmonds.
He later graduated from the Boston University School of Theology with a master's of divinity.
Bishop Tuell is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie; children Jackie Joday of Chippewa Falls, Wis., Cynthia Tuell of Upland, Calif., and Jim Knowles-Tuell of Albany, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Terrace Auditorium at Wesley Homes, 816 216th St., Des Moines. An additional service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 Ninth Ave. S.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wesley Homes Foundation Circle of Concern or to the Tuell Scholarship Fund at Claremont School of Theology. Donations to the school of theology may be made online at cst.edu/tuell.
Material from Seattle Times staff reporter Paige Cornwell was used in this report.


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The 2012 New Art Film Festival
New Art Film Festival – Complete Schedule
@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL
April 20, 2012, 4:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
4:30 p.m. – "J.T. Tykociner's Sound on Film: A Preservation History"
Presented by Zak Boerger, UIUC Library Media Preservation
5:00 p.m. – "Comedies & Tragedies"
Who Killed Pac-Man? (noir parody)
2010, 10 min., Directed by Michael Bach, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Who Killed Pac-Man? is a film-noir detective story set in a videogame world.
Up the Creek, Episode 1 ("sipcom")
2011, 8 min., Directed by Joe Taylor, Fairmount, IL
Up the Creek is a comedy Web series about a winery and its dysfunctional staff. In this episode, "Wiener Fire," the owner's big-city son Grant returns home to take over operations.
Ninja the Mission Force, Episode 3 (action comedy)
2012, 12 min., Directed by Ed Glaser, Champaign, IL
Ninja the Mission Force is a Telly Award-winning comedy Web series that adds ninjas to absurdly redubbed classic films. In this episode, "Citizen Ninja," ninja master Gordon reveals to his wife how he became a ninja, back when he was played by Orson Welles.
Up the Creek, Episode 2 ("sipcom")
2011, 6 min., Directed by Joe Taylor, Fairmount, IL
In this episode, "What Goes Up," the gang attempts to impress a persnickety wine critic.
Adopted (comedy)
2012, 2 min., Directed by Sasan Shabrou, Champaign, IL
Adopted is a short film that deals with the awkward situation of telling a loved one they were adopted.
Bellifax: The Not-So-Standard Oil Company (industrial film parody)
2011, 4 min., Directed by William Addison, Charleston, IL
Set in the corporate underworld of shady business practices, this mockumentary examines Bellifax Oil Company and their research into a dubious form of alternative fuel for vehicles.
778 Bullets (documentary)
2011, 18 min., Directed by Angela Aguayo, Charleston, IL
In November 1970, university, state, and local police shot 778 bullets into an off-campus rental house in Carbondale, IL. The residence was rented to a handful of university students, some were assumed to be associated with the local Black Panther Party. This story documents a more rural presence of radical politics and the struggle for civil rights.
Had He Fidelity rough cut (period drama)
2012, 22 min., Directed by A. Lawrence Dreyfuss, Homewood, IL
Based on Emily Dickinson's poem, this film is set in rural central Illinois in 1934. A grief-stricken man shows up at a farmer's house after his car breaks down. The two quickly become at odds with each other, creating a tense and distrustful situation.
A War for II (wartime/period drama)
2009, 17 min., Directed by Braden Boe, Charleston, IL
In 1944 France, a U.S. GI finds he is alone after the confusion of battle and his only hope of survival is his German prisoner.
7:00 p.m. – "Cultural Camaraderie"
Au Revoir, Mon Amour (comedy short)
2011, 9 min., Directed by William Addison, Charleston, IL
In the late Fifties, a young man is abducted from Paris, France, by aliens and subjected to a series of quirky experiments.
Midnight Love (music video)
2011, 5 min., Directed by Tim Ro, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Music by Mokhov
"Midnight Love" the song is a single from the album Halcyon Days by the Russian-born and San Francisco-based artist, Mokhov. Midnight Love the music video is a modern Cinderella story.
Life Inside an Elephant (music video)
2011, 5 min., Directed by Chris Eitel, Urbana, IL
Music by Elsinore
Featuring the same-named title track from Elsinore's most recent EP, Life Inside an Elephant expresses a case of Stockholm Syndrome using stop-motion animation.
Walls of Sound: A Look Inside the House of Records (feature documentary)
2012, 75 min., Directed by David Gracon, Champaign, IL
This documentary video is a case study of the House of Records, a brick-and-mortar independent record store in Eugene, Oregon. It currently struggles to exist in the midst of digital downloading and the corporate consolidation of culture.
9:00 p.m. – "Human Fragility"
Death of a Mailman (experimental drama)
2011, 9 min., Directed by Tyson Kroening, Mattoon, IL & Dillon Curtner, Fairfield, IL
A mailman dies unexpectedly and his wife struggles to deal with the loss.
Hakgyo (drama)
2012, 11 min., Directed by Tim Ro, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Sex, lies, and an economics exam is the backdrop for this tale when students decide to cheat by literally taking the test into their own hands.
Finding Virginia (feature drama)
2012, 71 min., Directed by Thomas C. Card, New York, NY
Finding Virginia examines the balance of sight, perception, and truth as a community grapples to discover what led to the disappearance of a sweet, loving member. New light is shed upon the year-old investigation when an already imprisoned young man gloats to his cellmate of his first-hand involvement.
11:00 p.m. – "Science Fiction in Mind"
Heartshot trailer (drama)
2012, 1 min., Directed by Thomas Nicol, Urbana, IL & Joe Taylor, Fairmount, IL
Heartshot is a sci-fi noir about a scientist who supports his drug habit by poaching genetically engineered unicorns.
Upgrade (comedy)
2011, 6 min., Directed by Andrew Stengele, Champaign, IL
Dave the comedian is having a rough night behind the microphone. SPOILER ALERT: It's gonna get worse!
A Logical Conclusion (period comedy)
2011, 3 min., Directed by Dustin Tylman, Charleston, IL
This experimental short film showcases Professor Franklin's greatest discovery.
Once Upon a Time in 1973 (comedy)
2011, 5 min., Directed by Chris Lukeman, Champaign, IL
Scientist heroes Spring Heeled Jack and Sam engage in a battle of wits with the mysterious and slightly crazy Bud.
Falling Up (drama)
2011, 39 min., Directed by Ryan Marzolph, Champaign-Urbana, IL
A young man struggles with a technology his family created, which can record a person's thoughts, and its implications on identity, memory, and what it means to be human.
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Jim's Replication of John Bedini's "School Girl Radiant Energy Circuit and Motor"
This page is a collection of my trials & tribulations building and experimenting with the Bedini Simplified Schoolgirl (SG) Motor/Energizer.
12/11/2004: Coil Energization Timing As follow up to John Bedini's comments, a quick experiment to see when the drive coil is triggered during wheel rotation.
12/01/2004: Concept Proven? No. Voltage gain on charge battery exceeds voltage loss on supply battery.
11/23/2004: View Radiant Spike Using a coil as suggested by John Bedini to view the radiant spike going into the charging battery.
11/22/2004: Supercharging 2nd battery, recording charge data points a bit more accurately.
11/15/2004: First Supercharge First (unscientific) attempt at supercharging my batteries, found that the charged battery alters optimum base resistor value
11/12/2004: Determine best resistor value Test results, best value for transistor base resistor.
11/06/2004: Rotation achieved Achieved wheel rotation for the SG motor.
11/05/2004: Comment by John Bedini on charging under solid state resonance
11/04/2004: Solid State resonance achived Achieved solid state (no moving parts) resonance from the circuit prior to obtaining rest of components to build rotating portion of device. Reports various outputs when modulating the resistance.
2nd build of my Bedini SG replication
Here are a few snapshots of my current "cleaned up" SG replication, with shorter leads, hardwired components and no alligator clips
1st build of my Bedini SG replication
Here are a few snapshots of my original breadboard SG replication
Parts Sourcing Tips
Magnet wire - http://www.surplussales.com. You can buy the wire by the foot, so you can get exactly how much you need without having to buy an $80 8 lb. spool. I bought 350 ft. each of 20 AWG and 22 AWG wire, part #(WMG)GP200-20 & (WMG)GP200-22, at $0.07/ft ($49.00 for all 700 ft.). Bonus, my 20 AWG came on a spool that would be perfect for your coil, so you might not have to buy the speaker wire to get the spool at Radio Shack.
Wheel rim - I used a front wheel rim from one of those jogging baby strollers. The wheel is made of heavy duty plasic, so it is both light and non-magnetic. It also spins very smooth. you can order the rim online at http://www.prolithic.com/hpages/out_acc/bobstroller_parts.html. Get the "BOB Stroller Wheel Poly Front". It is a little expensive ($46) but works great.
Coil core - I couldn't find any welding rods less than 3/16" dia., so i improvised & it turned out to be a LOT easier to assemble: I bought a 3' 5/8" dia. steel rod, and a 3' 3/4" dia. steel tube from Home Depot (same section where they sell the welding rods). I cut the rod & tube to the spool length (3"), pounded the 5/8" rod into the 3/4" steel tube & glued it into the 3/4" hole of the spool.
Magnets - I found a cheap source for the ceramic magnets from a place called Pico Turbine http://www.picoturbine.com/FAX-orderform.htm. A pack of 20 appropriately sized magnets are $18.95. a PACK OF 10 COSTS $9.95. I used 10 magnets on the stroller wheel rim above.
Electronic parts - For your convenience, here are part numbers for applicable parts from www.mouser.com:
606A1A - Chicago Miniature neon lamp
512-1N4001 - 1N4001 diode
512-1N4007 - 1N4007 diode
511-2N3055 - 2N3055 transistor TO-3 style case
532-500403B00 - TO-3 style heat sink for transistor
658-LCR064R2P - 6V Panasonic Lead Acid battery *** There is some discussion as to whether these are the correct type of battery to use, the part number here is for reference purposes only, and I have not yet tested or verified that these batteries work to store radiant energy.
Assembly Tips
Coil - I wound my coil in about 45 minutes (about 825 turns) and did not take great care to keep the two magnet wires *exactly* adjacent. I'd say that I kept the wires within 0.25" most of the time by just winding both wires by hand around the spool much like you'd wind up fishing line or kite string. The only thing I did try to do was to make the coil somewhat uniform from edge to edge so that there wasn't a big lump of copper in the middle.
Coil core - I used a 5/8" steel rod cut to size, then pounded into a 3/4" steel tube. This fit inside the 3/4" hole of the spool perfectly. I glued it in place with super glue. It was a lot easier than gluing many small diameter welding rods into place. I got the rod & tube at Home Depot in the same area where they sell the 3' steel welding rods and other steel items.
Wheel assembly - I superglued 10 magnets along the rim of the wheel, then wrapped a few layers of electric tape around the outside in case any of the magnets came unglued. At 200 rpm, that would be a disaster!
Transistor resistor - I originally wrote that I used a 10k ohm potentiometer in series with a 15 ohm resistor into the base. The pot did not work very well, and it turned out to be much better to swap in & out hard resistors to find the optimal value. If you do this, get a breadboard from Radio Shack, it will be much easier to swap in different resistors.
Scope Snapshot During Rotation
I took a scope shot just to show the waveform I was getting off the transistor output (across the collector & emitter).
See also
- Replications by Others
- Bedini "School Girl" (Simplified) Project
- Replications by Others
- Bedini SG egroup


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ok, aaron dobson officialy does NOT have small hands. they aren't big, but they are right on par with other receivers his size.. 9 inches.
I saw somewhere they are 8.5" which are pretty small for someone his size and well below average.
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I was over in Oakland a few weeks ago and we drove past Fairyland. The Bay Area used to have many charming theme parks: Frontier Village in San Jose, Santa's Village in Scotts Valley (I loved the glass maze) and of course Playland at Ocean Beach in San Francisco (the memories come to life in Remembering Playland).
Fortunately small and large theme parks are still around, although none in San Mateo County. We'll have to be happy with Malibu Castle Golf and Games and our lovely beaches.
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and Carousel
Does your child like trains? For $2.00 you can ride with them on this small, open air steam engine. And the park is really nice for a picnic.
Happy Hollow Park Park and Zoo
The perfect amusement park for the six and under crowd. The rides are super-gentle and the animals are small and odd, like pygmy goats, fossas, cabybaras (think really big hamsters). If you have any other zoo memberships in the country, it's worth checking to see if they honor that membership. My friend with a Boston Zoo membership got in for free.
Roaring Camp Railroads
You can ride and open-air steam engine through the redwoods from Felton down to the Santa Cruz boardwalk. The ride is about an hour long and it's not inexpensive (unfortunately). However I still remember taking this ride when I was 8 years old and emerging from the woods and arriving on the sunny boardwalk seemed magical. Discover more by reading Roaring Camp: The Social World Of The California Gold Rush.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
We would camp in Big Basin and spend the day at the boardwalk. It's got a carny vibe to it, but the beach has good swimming and the arcade has pinball machines. The rides are definitely for older kids. And of course the classic vampire flick The Lost Boys was filmed here. Go deeper with The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: A Century By The Sea.
Located right next to Lake Merritt, this is a Bay Area treasure. There are puppet shows, forty storybook sets, a children's theatre, and very gentle rides. There's also a small petting zoo. It's charming and old-fashioned and near one of the few urban lakes in the Bay Area.
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I'm using paperclip in a rails app and have the following three validations in my model
validates_attachment_presence :photo
validates_attachment_size :photo, :less_than=>1.megabyte
validates_attachment_content_type :photo, :content_type=>['image/jpeg', 'image/png', 'image/gif']
If the user forgets to add an attachment, all three validations fail and thus, the user is presented with the following three errors:
# Photo file name must be set.
# Photo file size file size must be between 0 and 1048576 bytes.
# Photo content type is not included in the list
I think it would be best to just show the first error in this instance since the other two errors are purely consequential... I would prefer the user to only ever see the second two errors if an attachment has been added but doesn't meet the validation criteria.
I'm certain there is no pre-baked validation that does this sort of thing and from reading the code in vendor/plugins/paperclip/lib/paperclip.rb I see that the validates_attachment_size method supports the :unless parameter as shown:
def validates_attachment_presence name, options = {}
message = options[:message] || "must be set."
validates_presence_of :"#{name}_file_name",
:message => message,
:if => options[:if],
:unless => options[:unless]
So, I was thinking that I could do something like the following:
validates_attachment_size :photo, :less_than=>1.megabyte, :unless=> :photo.blank
But that breaks the app. Anyone have any experience of doing this sort of thing? Would be a nice contribution to the paperclip source code.
I've tried using this:
validates_attachment_size :photo, :less_than=>1.megabyte,
:unless=> Proc.new { |image| image[:photo].nil? }
It doesn't quite work though as I've just managed to upload a 5mb mp3 with this validation in place. But it's promising as the error message doesn't appear when the user has not attached a photo.


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Pasadena City College is proud to sponsor the annual Young African American Male's Conference on Sept. 15 in Creveling Lounge. The conference, titled "Success by Choice: Focus on the Future," is co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Community Action Services Corporation (MCASC).
The keynote speaker will be Dr. George McKenna, a pre-eminent educator and strong advocate for building stable communities from within. His presentation is titled "The Message of Empowerment." The goal of the conference will be to empower, inspire, and provide the tools required for participants to achieve success in their chosen educational, career, and life goals.
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A few years ago I would have swatted at a bee anywhere near me. Then I learned more about how necessary bees are and how much my vegetables and trees need them. I began gardening in earnest, reading everything I could find on the subject. My love affair with bees was born and I could finally appreciate these amazing insects.
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Ofsted inpsection of schools and EYFS
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Ofsted inpsection of schools and EYFS
Under the new Ofsted inspection framework (Jan.2012) for primary schools there is very little mention of EYFS. Any information for inspectors is contained in the Subsisdiary guidance, wonder if this will change when the new EYFS is published?
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Hi there, unfortunately we don't know the details on that - though we can definitely say that it would be good if it did!
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Sundays go one of two ways in my home…
1. I go all out and cook probably the best meal of the week. This could be in my crock pot, oven, grill.. you name it and it is FABULOUS!
2. Dinner is leftovers and you fend for your self because after church, all I want to do is take nap :) (yes even food bloggers need a break from the kitchen)
I love Sundays for both those reasons, depending on my mood.
Growing up, my mom always called Sunday our Paper Plate meal, which is so funny to me because Sundays for most people is the "pull out the nice serve ware" day. I LOVE my mom's tradition and have carried it into my own home. Why?.. well, because if you are cooking a very nice meal, it probably means there will be a lot of dishes… and if you know the first thing about me, I HATE dishes!
One side dish I tend to always serve for Sunday meals are rolls. Fresh baked yummy dinner rolls. Rolls are a side dish almost everyone loves- kids and adults alike! Heck, even my 10 month old loves rolls :) This dinner roll recipe is absolutely amazing! It is the dinner roll recipe my mom grew up on and the dinner roll recipe I grew up on. It comes from my grandma's cookbook and it will definitely be a hit in your home, too!
- ½ cup Warm Water
- 4 packages yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 7-9 cups flour
- Stir to combine Mixture 1. Let it sit until yeast is activated and happy.
- Meanwhile, heat Mixture 2 over medium heat until melted. Let it cool until just warm.
- In Bosch or other bread dough mixer add beaten eggs, Mixture 2 and 4-5 additional cups of flour. You want the consistency at this point to be a pancake consistency. Once pancake consistency is reached, add Mixture 1. Mix in well and then add additional flour cup by cup until bread dough consistency is reached.
- Let dough rise for 1 hour. After an hour, punch down and let sit for an additional 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, punch down again.
- Divide dough in half. Roll into a flat circle about 10-12 inches in diameter (like a pizza).
- Brush the top with butter.
- Cut like a pizza into 8 slices.
- Roll each section into a croissant, starting with the thickest part and rolling inward to the thinest point.
- Place close together on a greased cookie sheet.
- Repeat for other half of the dough.
- Cover dough on cookie sheets and let rise until double in size.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush with butter.


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While Randy Lerner's sale of the Cleveland Browns to Jimmy Haslam is not yet official, it's becoming quite clear that everyone expects the deal to go through without issue. Furthermore, we now know that former Philadelphia Eagles President Joe Banner is a part of Haslam's ownership group. What does that mean for the Cleveland Browns?
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Playing in the AFC North comes with a special set of challenges in the NFL because of how well run the Steelers have been historically. Many Browns fans wish that the Browns had a fraction of the leadership and culture that the Steelers have had as they have won Super Bowls over the years. This
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Your Browns quarterback update is that we will see on Wednesday. Even with all the changes at the QB spot this year, isn't it kind of refreshing that every move so far has been almost strictly due to health and injury? And who would have thought coming into this year that we would know the
Things the Browns Have Gotten Wrong
Let's not call this article criticism as much as it is a "reporting of findings" combined with a dose of self-awareness. It would only be criticism if I called people names or questioned their overall intelligence. I think I have praised the Browns overall enough this season that I can point a few things out
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It isn't really any kind of a season milestone for the Browns other than the fact that they have hit their bye week and the news comes in a bit slower. Still, seven games is a pretty good sample size to take a bit of stock to see just how the Browns are doing compared
Browns Content to Be Competitive and Developing
As the Browns' list of cuts was finally released and then as they failed to claim anyone, Mike Holmgren and Tom Heckert's view of the current Browns is becoming apparent. The team is far from a finished product and instead of grasping at players who appeared to be minor upgrades the Browns seem content in
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NFL Draft: Browns Running Back
The Browns running back situation is one of the strangest on the team. There is this hint of depth, but it is based in potential and hope more than reality. It is so strange in fact, that I feel sorry for the developers of the Madden football game franchise. Seriously. How would you rate Jerome
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Nobody truly knows what the Browns will do with the number seven pick on draft day. Even the Browns don't know what they are going to do because they don't know what will happen in front of them or what opportunities will present themselves. Still, they have managed to create mystery and intrigue for Browns
Even If it Doesn't Work, Holmgren Was the Right Hire
Nothing is guaranteed in the NFL. As Browns fans, we know this all too well. Art Modell proved this to us in the mid 90's after John Elway proved it to us in the late 80's. If we didn't learn from that, then Tim Couch, Courtney Brown, Gerard Warren, Butch Davis, and Kellen Winslow all
Browns Sunday Trades: Instant Analysis
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David Ray Raley, Jr., beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and cousin, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 3, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure.
David was born August 9, 1974 in San Diego, California to David Ray Raley, Sr. and Susan Woodward. Working and playing hard, David enjoyed life to the fullest. He liked big trucks and car races and spending time with his family.
Dave moved to Boise with his family in 1991, where he acquired many friends. He enjoyed lunches and walks in the park with his boys and the love of his life, Tara.
David had five children, Maximillian, Mariah, Jasmine, Brittney and Alexsis before marrying Tara. This union brought three beautiful boys into the world: David Ray the III, Louther Robert Pat and Axel Lakota, bringing him great joy and comfort in his last years.
Dave leaves behind his loving wife, Tara; his eight children; parents, Ronald and Susan Carlson; sisters, Sheila and Anna; and many cousins, nieces and nephews whom he loved unconditionally. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and his biological dad, David Ray Raley, Sr.
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10 Cheesiest Action-Hero Names In Summer Movie History
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Memphis Raines, Gone in 60 SecondsVery few actors deserve multiple mentions on this list. Nic Cage is one of those actors. Sometimes I think Cage takes certain roles simply because of the ludicrous name of the character hell be able to play. ("Johnny Blaze" explains the two Ghost Rider movies, right?) In Dominic Senas 2000 actioner, Cage plays master car thief MEMPHIS RAINES, whos lured out of retirement for one last scam. Ill go to the grave wondering why screenwriter Scott Rosenberg never let Cage at least one time say, "Lets make it Raines!"
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Am I in the right theater? That's what you might wonder as Jersey Boys opens when an African-American performer launches into a hip-hop number. In French.
Isn't this supposed to be about four white guys from Jersey, who found success a half-century ago with a doo-wop style of pop?
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Well yes, soon enough it tells exactly that story. Frankie Valli (Joseph Leo Bwarie), Bob Gaudio (Preston Truman Boyd), Tommy DeVito (John Gardiner) and Nick Massi (Michael Lomenda) made up the original lineup of the Four Seasons, the most popular band in the land before The Beatles arrived a few years later. The quartet remained wildly popular for more than a decade after, too, though eventually Valli was the only original member left. In fact, the band's several dozen hits still have staying power, and international appeal.
That opening hip-hop number is the 2000 French version of "December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)." It's performed here by the phenomenally versatile Donald Webber Jr., who adds pizzazz to every small part he plays in the show. The song was a late entry in the Four Seasons' repertoire, hitting in 1975, well after two of the four original members had left the group and were eventually replaced.
But the standard English version of the song comes relatively early in the program for Jersey Boys: It becomes the soundtrack to lead songwriter Gaudio losing his virginity to a prostitute at the urging of his three original bandmates.
What, you thought this was light and wholesome family fare? The boys are from Jersey, people — the shore was dirty well before MTV camera crews came rolling. God bless it, this ain't no Bible Belt state.
Ultimately, though, aside from a few curse words and some suggestive sexual content and intimations of violence — and a little jarring French hip-hop — this show is about as non-threatening as it gets. It's also as crowd-pleasing as Broadway comes. At a performance last week at the National Theatre, the crowd could barely contain its glee after the actors playing the band gave spot-on traditional covers of "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Walk Like A Man." The three songs are performed one after another to signify that once the Four Seasons finally solidified itself and broke through to the mainstream, it was an unstoppable force.
Jersey Boys, which just may be the most successful jukebox musical in history, proves that the band was no fluke. The show — which won four Tonys in 2006, including Best Musical — is still on Broadway and has been touring now for five years. (There are currently two national U.S. tours running.) And it was only two years ago that it first stopped in D.C. for a prolonged, nearly sold-out holiday run. Now, it's encamped at the National Theatre for a two-month stretch, going through the holidays.
So if you leave feeling slightly underwhelmed, less than enraptured, at a musical that is more style than substance, and stronger in song than in story, well, you'll certainly be in the distinct minority.
Maybe it's better to just focus on what makes this show, and especially this production, work. First and foremost, there's all those hit songs, and the revelation that one of the very best, "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," only got released after Valli struggled valiantly with the label. John Samorian does a fine job leading a nine-piece rock orchestra, helping give these songs even more power.
The show also works because of a strong ensemble of 19 actors. And while the four leads get most of the audience's applause, I don't think Jersey Boys would be half as strong without its supporting cast of actors who do double-, triple-, even sextuple-duty, playing multiple bit parts. In addition to Webber, who plays the French rapper and several men in uniform, there are the show's three Angels — Lauren Decierdo, Denise Payne and Kara Tremel. Without such strong women, this show — and by extension Jersey itself — might just fade into the background. Broadway veteran choreographer Sergio Trujillo also adds luster, giving the actors restrained but still charming moves.
Even if Jersey Boys doesn't fully move you, at least the evening will give you a nice jolt. As that French rapper sings, "Ces Soirées-La."
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In Reading Paul's Letters to Individuals: A Literary and Theological Commentary, Gloer and Stepp interpret Paul's letter to Philemon and the Pastoral Epistles—Titus and 1 & 2 Timothy. Philemon tells a simple and straight-forward story of Philemon and his escaped slave Onesimus. How can the story of an escaped slave returned to his master hold any meaning for believers today? Indeed, in Philemon we encounter a practical working out of Paul's foundational theological ideas—grace, faith, atonement, reconciliation, freedom in Christ, new creation, and the ethical life that stems from these.
In their study of the Pastoral Epistles, Gloer and Stepp describe the continuation of Paul's missionary work, the internal and external conflicts, and Paul's gradual withdrawal from the work that has defined his life. In Paul's absence, how will the churches address the conflicts and persecution? They survive and thrive by trusting the successors that Paul provided for them.
Like other volumes in this unique series, Reading Paul's Letters to Individuals focuses on comprehending the major themes of the epistles and their relationship to the understanding of the early Christian communities. With the focus on the work in its entirety rather than a verse-by-verse methodology, this volume will appeal to the professional and nonprofessional alike, as well as to college and seminary students.
W. Hulitt Gloer (Ph. D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of Preaching and Christian Scripture at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary. In addition to his extensive service as a pastor and professor, Dr. Gloer is the author of As You Go: An Honest Look at Jesus' First Disciples and An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul's Understanding of New Creation and Reconciliation in 2 Cor. 5:14-21. Gloer and his wife, Sheila, have two adult sons, Jeremy and Joshua.
Perry L. Stepp (Ph.D., Baylor University) is a professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Dean of the Sack School of Bible & Ministry at Kentucky Christian University. He is also the author of Leadership Succession in the World of the Pauline Circle and several articles on New Testament themes. His focus as a scholar is on exploring the theological content of New Testament texts by the application of tools from literary criticism, ancient and modern. In addition to his academic work, he has pastored several churches in the Midwest and Southwest.
The decision to set apart the Pauline letters to individuals is itself immediately interesting and effective in giving these epistles a distinctive place. These commentaries reflect current scholarship such as rhetorical criticism and story/characters and social historical studies. Both primary sources and good modern analyses are interspersed effectively. Words are not wasted, making the commentaries accessible. The reader is rewarded. Clarity and brevity speak well for themselves in these lively commentaries. —Peter Rhea Jones, Gannon Professor of Preaching and Professor of New Testament, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University
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Eagle Butte Man Arraigned on Firearms Charge
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U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that an Eagle Butte man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Kimo Little Bird, Sr., age 31, was indicted by a federal grand jury on December 11, 2012. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on December 17, 2012, and pled not guilty to the indictment. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years' imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both. The charge is merely an accusation, and Little Bird is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Federal Bureau of Investigation; and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Standing Rock Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy Morley is prosecuting the case. Little Bird was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. A trial date has not yet been set.


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Schatz keeps ballot secret; votes early in Hawaii
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HONOLULU (AP) U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz is keeping his ballot secret as he casts his vote in Hawaii's primary election.
Schatz voted Monday at Honolulu Hale, then said when asked whom he voted for in other races: "I'll keep that to myself."
The Democrat running against U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa for U.S. Senate says he thinks everybody is entitled to a secret ballot.
The Schatz family lives in the Makiki neighborhood of Honolulu, meaning Schatz is voting in the state's biggest Democratic races besides his own.
Gov. Neil Abercrombie faces state Sen. David Ige in a primary for governor. And seven Democrats are seeking a House nomination in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District.
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Hobart is Tasmania's capital city and the second oldest Australian city after Sydney. Hobart boasts about its natural beauty and the breath-taking landscapes. Granite rugged rocks rise straight from the greenish deep waters of the ocean. The awe-inspiring Mount Wellington is the landmark for Hobart. The snow-capped mountain peaks are covered by snow even during summer, creating a remarkable contrast. Hobart is a place where the old meets the new. There is so much that meets the eye in the city. The glorious history of the city is obvious in every step. Aboriginal populations have intertwined with the ex-convict settlers of the recent past, creating multicultural crossroads with modern local trends. Therefore, it is a common secret that Hobart is very much about catering each and every traveller's dream, taste and need.
Newcomers may not be familiar with the fact that Hobart was a British notorious penal colony. The British kingdom used to ship off convicts to Hobart during the 19th century. Convicts were forced to work in all sorts of manual labour from day to night. They had to take part in logging, agricultural, railway and coal-mining works, risking their own life. There is no denying that the panic-stricken, hardship-tormented prisoners rose up against the British slavery, attempting multiple riots. Some slaves starved to death or got drown, while rumour has it that some resorted to cannibalism. Cannibalism gave rise to eerie stories about ghostly places and haunted public buildings. For example, Cascades Female Factory in South Hobart offers a journey in the past, using prisoners' historic narratives and representations.
Another thing that instantly comes to visitors' mind is the several-century-long beer brewing tradition of the city. Just take the guided Cascade brewery tour and you'll get an inner view in the whole beer-making procedure. You can combine a beer or two with some food on the go. Everyone, even newcomers to Hobart, have heard about the Salamanca market. There is no doubt that the Salamanca market is a great place to visit, since it's the oldest and most popular open street market in Tasmania. Multiple docks are found in Salamanca. Fishermen tie their boats and stall holders lay the very first fish catch. Visitors have the chance to stroll around, catching a glimpse at the nicely-made crafts and artwork sold in the docks.
The Museum of Modern and Old Art, widely known as MONA, is a privately funded museum. If you expect a humdrum, uneventful experience, you should be ready for a sensory trip. More specifically, the owner and the curator refers to it, quote-on-quote as a "subversive adult Disneyland". MONA offers engagingly stimulating exhibitions and symbolic interpretations of works from all walks of art. In addition, the exhibitions arouse all the human senses, while multiple festivals, such as music nights, give an artistic note. The Source Restaurant on the grounds of the museum cannot be overlooked. It is a whole different, out-of-this culinary world experience. The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Monday for breakfast and lunch. In addition, it is ready to serve you dinner from Wednesday to Saturday.
The Source's chef brags about its contemporary French cuisine. The confit ocean trout on carrot puree or the beef cheek bouguignon are the highly recommended plates of the menu. Another touch, which allures and engages the unsuspected museum visitors, is the ground floor bar. The patio gives visitors the chance to bask in the sun, enjoying a snack or some wine- weather permitting. The interior décor brings you back to an old brewery. Big barrels and production rooms are located behind glass frames, giving an inner view in the beer brewing world.
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I'm returning to the road after a 15'ish year hiatus. The Binachi that I am riding was purchased and fit for me back in 1996 or so (I hit age 65 this year, BTW). No fitting actions have been taken since then.
I'm having more hand numbness problems than I recall from the 90's. 40 minutes into a ride is where it occurs despite a reasonable attempts at changing hand positions. From the reading that I have done one thing to check out is a forward tilted saddle. When I put a level across my saddle (when on a level floor) I find that the nose of the saddle is slightly lower than the rear of the saddle. But from what I can tell my saddle is tilted back as far as it will go (it is 'conventional' with a one bolt design). 'Level' (as measured by a level set across the saddle) would require the nose to go 'up' maybe 1/8" to 3/16" (no more).
But what is 'level' exactly. And FWIW I feel comfortable on this bike (other than numb hands-right one is worse, BTW) with no particular 'butt problems' or penile nerve problems (which interestingly I did encounter back in the 90's on occasion).


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Playing Poker with ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Farah FathBy Posted: Mar 10, 2009
When Farah Fath (Gigi, OLTL) met and began dating co-star John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex), she had no idea she would soon develop another passion — poker. I caught up with the always-charming Fath, who recounted a recent Atlantic City experience.Soap Opera Weekly: You've become quite a poker player.
Farah Fath: Yes, I'm a little bit obsessed. I can't believe that it wasn't in my life until this past year. I don't want to necessarily say I'm that good, but I'm not terrible. It's the most fun game ever.
Weekly: Do you go to Atlantic City and play with the big boys?
Fath: I've gone with John-Paul and my sister — my sister's totally into it, too, and she's really good. She actually studies it; reads books on poker. We don't always place [and] we don't always win; in Atlantic City, I get very close. A few weeks ago, I went to a tournament. Out of the 190 people, the top 18 places paid. 18th place was $800; 1st place was almost $17,000.
Weekly: Wow!
Fath: I placed 19th (laughs), meaning I lost. That's been my luck as far as Atlantic City goes, but I have to keep in mind I'm still doing pretty well for just having learned in the last year — and a lot of the people in Atlantic City are professionals.
Weekly: When you and John-Paul go, do you get recognized? If so, does that hinder your playing?
Fath: We got recognized the first time we went. We stepped into a hotel and we got recognized by a host. He came scurrying over to us right after we checked in. He said, "I'm a huge fan" and he knew our real names. That's always really impressive, if the fan knows your real name and not just the character. Before John-Paul shaved his head, we couldn't walk around for more than 90 seconds without [fans] gasping and pointing, and screaming, "Rex!" He is highly recognizable with his blonde tips, you know, especially in a casino where there's people from all over the country.
Weekly: And you?
Fath: Me, not so much. I blend in more, because when I'm at the casino, I don't really make myself up. I'm just wearing sweats and a hat, and I could care less about doing my makeup. I can understand why I don't get recognized. It's to the point where they'll ask me to take the picture. I'm fine with that. I think it's hilarious. One woman came up to us and said, "Rex, oh, my God, I love your girlfriend. I love Gigi — she's my favorite, she's my idol, she's the best character on the show. Wish she was here," and I was standing right in front of her.
Weekly: Did you make your presence known?
Fath: I stood there — I was looking at her, she was looking at me — but she kept talking to him about me and he never [gave] me away, because he knows I kind of like going under the radar. But she was a really big fan of mine, so finally, I spoke up. I said, "By the way, I play Gigi," and you should have seen the look on her face, registering my face. She couldn't believe it; she screamed, she grabbed me, she hugged me.
Weekly: I love that story. Does anything happen when you are actually playing?
Fath: I make him wear a hat in the poker room when he has his hair. I don't like people [to] come up to us while we're playing.
Weekly: Sounds like fun.
Fath: It is. The only hobby I would never participate in with John-Paul is golf.


text: Jawbone founder launches 'opinion network', State Business 28 February 14 by Olivia Solon State State is a communications platform app for iOS (and soon Android) that aggregates the opinions of people around the world to draw out insights about topics ranging from politics and business to entertainment and sports.The ambition is to create an "opinion network" where anyone, anywhere can express an opinion about anything. The application aggregates those opinions to get a sense of what the world thinks of those topics.State was launched by a company called Equal Media, set up by brothers Alex and Mark Asseily in 2011. Alex has previously had success with consumer electronics company Jawbone, which he founded in 2006. The app launched in closed alpha in May 2013 with around 10,000 users, but it's now open to everyone.Doesn't Twitter already provide a pretty good 'opinion network'? Alex thinks not. "The opinions out there in the world today represent a very thin slice. Most people are not motivated to express their opinion and the opinions out there for the most part are very chaotic and siloed. 98 percent of people never get heard," he told Wired.co.uk. It's the "intrinsic asymmetry of media" whereby a small number of people who are doing the talking, while everyone else is listening, that State aims to combat. Alex feels that social media promised to democratise the media, but didn't solve the problem. "It just shifted influencers to a different medium." State State wants to provide the forum where everybody's opinion is given equal standing. This will allow for the mining of nuanced insights about public opinion, which could be sold on to companies seeking this knowledge.State is structured so that the topics and opinions are at the centre, rather than people. "You don't need to be famous or savvy with hashtags," Alex explains. "The only requirement is expressing an opinion and we connect you with others who share the opinion." State How does State do that? It involves the semantic web. "Everything has a definition. Politicians will have images associated with them -- like Google Knowledge Graph -- and Turkey is a thing on a map," Alex told us.State understands more than 10,000 emotive words -- Wired.co.uk was pleased to find "shambles" in there -- and will parse opinions and then place the opinion give onto a landscape of sentiment -- a graph -- so you see whether your views are reflected by the crowds or not. Linguistic cluttering takes place so that words like "cool" and "hip" are grouped together.To post an opinion, you simple pick a topic (there are 45 million in the system) and State will automatically suggest words you might want to use to describe the topic. So if you type in "horse", State suggests "tall, cute, want, scary, fast, beautiful, funny, loyal, necessary".David Cameron doesn't fare so well. The opinion words that come up are: "ignorant, dictatorial, dangerous, leader, charismatic, inspiring, slimy". Richard Branson gets "visionary, charismatic, hippy, brilliant, loathsome, love, beautiful, fabricated".If none of these words float your vernacular boat, you can search for another one, or even add your own.Posting an opinion is designed to take a very short amount of time -- often less than 10 seconds. "Most people don't want to say more," Alex says.As soon as you post your opinion, you can check out what others have said. If, for example, you think David Cameron is "spineless", you will find out that most people agree. Of the 89 opinions there are about Cameron on State (at the time of writing), 60 of them were in the negative range.Users can also state about a particular article: you simply post a link and say what you think about it. The application will parse the article and pull out the keywords in it. That piece of content then gets semantically linked to people who might care about the issues in that context. "It's a semantic link between content rather than a social link or a fixed link," Alex adds.It's early days, but Wired.co.uk likes the fact that State will break down complex issues and show a wide range of nuanced opinions, instead of the mass media approach of "for" and "against". How will State make money? By selling insights. "In most consumer web platforms the people themselves are the product and are sold to advertisers. With State companies can pay for the privilege of accessing insights, not people." Latest on wired.co.uk


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Here's some important news from the U.S. Access Board …
The Access Board is reopening the comment period on proposed updates to its
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles to collect additional
information on bus ramps. As part of this effort, the Board will hold public
meetings in September and October to discuss the usability and impacts of
certain bus ramp designs that have been implemented more recently. This
information will be used to finalize proposed updates to sections of the
guidelines covering buses and vans.
In 2010, the Board released for public comment a proposal to update sections of the vehicle guidelines covering
buses and vans. The proposed rule included revisions to technical specifications
for vehicle ramps, onboard circulation routes, wheelchair spaces, and securement
systems. To improve accessibility, the Board proposed reducing the maximum slope
of vehicle ramps.
The Board, which is finalizing the updated guidelines according to the public
comments received, recently has been made aware of a specific bus ramp design
that is responsive to the proposed slope reduction but that may impact
usability. This design allows a portion of deployed ramps to remain inside the
vehicle to minimize their exterior projection. Questions have arisen about this
type of design, including grade breaks that occur on ramp runs, reduced
maneuvering space at the top of ramps, and access to fare collection devices.
This information and correspondence received by the Board have been placed in
the rulemaking docket which is available online at regulations.gov.
To further examine this ramp design and to collect additional information and
feedback from the public, the Board is re-opening the docket, as indicated in a
published notice. The Board will hold a public meeting on the subject on
September 19 from 9:30 to 1:30 at its conference center at 1331 F Street, N.W.,
Suite 800 in Washington, D.C. The Board plans to hold a second meeting the first
week of October at the annual meeting of the American Public Transportation
Association (APTA) in Seattle and will release further details at a later date.
Bus and ramp manufacturers, transit operators, disability organizations,
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and to submit comment. Written comments will be accepted until October 31 and
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They moved from classroom to observatory to beach, learning about astronomy, video games and digital photography.
Twenty-one sixth- through tenth-grade girls from the San Francisco Bay area spent a week at "Universe Quest" Summer Academy, a camp promoting scientific exploration. Some of the girls have always been hooked on math and science, but for others, it's a brand new adventure.
"It's hands on, it's not textbook, and it's not a teacher lecturing you about something. It's more, you get to do what you want to do and experience it your own way," said one of the students, during a field trip to the Chabot Space and Science Center.
Confidence Building
"I think in elementary school from grades K-5, boys and girls are really interested in science, but I think something happens in the middle school," said
Sharon Parker, co-founder of ASA Academy and Community Science Center in Oakland, Calif.
The classroom portion of the Universe Quest camp, July 13-17, 2009, took place at ASA Academy. Parker said the "all-girl" summer camp builds confidence.
"In the middle school, girls get a really different sense of themselves," continued Parker. "So, if they really like science or math, that really gets tilted. Because the boys come in and so, sometimes, they lose a lot of confidence. So programs like this allow the girls to just be with a group of girls to really ask questions."
Astrophysicist Carl Pennypacker from the University of California, Berkeley is principal investigator of Universe Quest. The long-time educator said he loves to see the many "aha" moments from these young participants. He also sees value in the all-girl environment.
"Boys are at a different developmental stage. Boys come jumping up there and take center stage, and don't leave much space for girls to blossom," explained Pennypacker. "We are creating a safe, fertile ground for them to discourse, to dialogue, to see the things that really matter to them. Eventually they will have to interact with boys, of course, but they will be coming from a position of strength and confidence at that point."
Taking time to explore
Universe Quest is a National Science Foundation- (NSF) funded program. It is one of more than 140 NSF projects supported by the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. The program includes research studies and strategies for K-12 students and teachers. ITEST focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Another ITEST goal is to encourage careers in information technology.
The Girl Scouts of Northern California is also a partner in Universe Quest.
Science is second nature to scouts--who knew? Way back in 1920, Girl Scouts could earn badges for electrician, naturalist and stargazer.
Jean Fahy is program director for the Girl Scouts of Northern California's "Girls Go Tech" initiative.
"We encourage them in science. But, deeper than that is the encouragement to explore a variety of different options and gain confidence in science and technology, engineering and math," said Fahy. "So that they can go out and do whatever they feel is important to them as a career, whether or not it's in science and tech or something else."
During one morning of camp, the girls took part in a Skype video conference with Dara Norman, an astronomer at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) in Tucson, Ariz. She explained how a career filled with the study of black holes and dark matter can be exotic, challenging and a great way to bring math and science to life.
"The most interesting thing to me about the science is that, every time you do a project or get involved in science, it always leads to more questions, so you are always chasing the ideas that you suddenly discovered you don't know," Norman told the girls.
Not just for future astronomers
Facilities like Chabot Space and Science Center and programs like Universe Quest can go beyond the often limited time and resources of classroom science teachers.
"If you really want students to learn, and to stretch their imagination about something, then you really need to take the time to have them spend more time exploring and developing their own questions," said Stan Fukunaga, education manager at Chabot. "That's the key. Because when you give them an already designed experiment, there aren't that many questions that could come out of that."
Many of these young women already have scientific plans for the future, from marine biologist to engineer to pediatrician.
Pennypacker thinks that's terrific. "Not that we want to produce a million astronomers, but if we can produce a million kids who love science, technology, engineering of the future, I think that would be a really good thing for the world," he said.


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Shedding For The Wedding: Series Premiere Preview
February 23, 2011 10:11 AM by Veronica Dudo
Shedding For The Wedding: is a new series premiering tonight on the CW. The winner's will receive a fantasy wedding. Keep reading to find out the details about this new reality competition!The reality competition hosted by Sara Rue ("Almost Perfect") brings nine overweight couples with nine unique wedding themes together for a competition where the winning couple will receive the wedding of their dreams.
This week, fitness trainers Jennifer and Nicky will evaluate the couples and start them on their way to living better lives. Size is on everybody's mind and becomes a big issue when the couples try on wedding gowns and tuxedos with Brian Worley, the show's wedding planner.
In the first wedding challenge, the couple's need to compete in a dance-a-thon. The couple that wins will receive their fantasy wedding gown and tux. But, as one couple takes a step closer down the aisle, another will be sent home in the 'Til Death Do Us Part' eliminationchallenge.
But there are more surprises planned later in the season. In the finale, the first seven eliminated couples will come back for their last weigh-in. The couple that continued to lose the most weight after being sent home will win their fantasy honeymoon.
Check out a preview of Shedding For the Wedding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnO48V9oH4k
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You call on amazeballs designers to create wedding dress collections just for you, and make our hearts go pitter patter with the divine outcomes. And this year, with your 2013 bridal collection, you truly, truly outdid yourself.
Enter, Zuhair Murad's 2013 wedding collection for Rosa Clará. Unique and inspired by the age of beauty, these sophisticated stunners are out of this world gorgeous, abounding with frothy tulle, lace and beautiful embroidery. Take a peek at all eight dresses, and see if you can pick a favorite!
What do you love most about Zuhair Murad's wedding gowns? Are you as smitten with this collection as we are?


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Dib awoke to the sound of his alarm, which was telling the weather forecast. The weather man stated that there was going to be a heavy rain in the afternoon.
Dib took this as a bad sign but he still got up, and went to the restroom. He finally after months looked well rested, but his hair was still in a type of bed head mode.
He brushed it out and then proceeded to brush his teeth; he needed to look nice for his Dad, who he only sees a couple times a year.
Dib ran to his room and quickly put on his clothes. Then he proceeded to Gaz's room to wake her up. Nerveless he found that she was not there; he shrugged guessing that she probably got an early start, and was on her way to skool. Little did Dib know that he was right, but not with someone he would like her to be with.
He ran down the stairs, and into the kitchen. His Dad greeted him with what appeared to be a smile, "Why hello son!"
"Hey Dad." Dib said while sitting at the kitchen table.
"Dib my boy, where is your sister?" Asked Professor Membrane.
Dib shrugged in response, and started to eat a banana that was in the fruit bowl on the table. Professor Membrane considered this before sitting down next to Dib.
Dib looked at his Dad, and as always he thought strait to how he looks like him. The same hair, the same need for glasses, the same pale skin. Everything seemed the same with them. Dib always wondered why but was never willing to ask.
"Dib, we need to talk. See son, your almost twelve now-" Dib interrupted him, "Dad I'm almost eight teen."
Professor Membrane coughed, "Yes well- as I was saying. I think it's about time I tell you how you came to look so much like your old man!"
Dib's eye's widened, suspicious that his Dad read his mind.
"Well here it goes- one day I Professor Membrane decided that I was not going to live forever. Also I knew that the people of the world needed science by their side, no me by their side!"
"Dad what does that have to do with anything?" Dib asked.
"As I was saying! So I decided I needed another me. So I decided to clone myself. The clone was a success. The clone I decided was going to be my son."
He paused for awhile, "The clone- the clone my son, is- is you."
Meanwhile in the skool cafeteria.
Zim picked at the barf that the lunch ladies called food with his spork. There was no way he was going to eat this slop.
Gaz- who was playing her Game Slave- was sitting next to Zim. People began to wonder why they were sitting together, and suddenly rumors started to spread.
Zim looked around, and decided it was safe for him to get out his Irken snacks. He pulled out a purple bag and started to mix the juices from the bag with the mush of food on his plate. Gaz opened one eye and stared at him, "What is that crud?" She asked.
"At my home planet we call it, Violet." He held up a spoon full and ate it, making sounds of satisfaction.
"Violet? You mean like the colour?" She asked.
"I guess so." He answered quietly.
Gaz then grabbed a spoon and dipped it in the mush on Zim's plate; she held it to her mouth. "No! Gaz-beast! You wont-" He tried to warn her but it was too late.
She tasted a flavor that reminded her of the colour violet, she was amazed by the satisfaction her mouth was feeling.
"Wow not half bad, for something so stupid looking." She exclaimed.
Zim sighed a sigh of relief, "So you like Violet? It's my favorite. Here try this one, it's called Seam Green." He said while holding up a spoon.
Gaz grabbed the spoon, and tried it. She smiled it tasted like the colour green.
Zim laughed at Gazes expression before mixing some Seam Green with Gaz's mash. He then took a bite of his own food
Gaz ate in delight; finally she was able to eat something delicious at this skool!
Maybe just maybe, she thought, that this skool year won't be so bad with Zim here.
Maybe, Zim thought to himself, my existence on this filthy ball of dirt won't be as meaningless with Gaz-creature here. Maybe I can live with company on this planet, maybe I won't be alone- he thought while smiling at Gaz- just maybe.
Invader zim: Hi-Skool (chapter 6) by CutediepieWatch
©2012-2016 Cutediepie
Oh, shocker! Dibs a clone! I actually think that makes sense. Dose that mean Dib never had a mom? What about Gaz? Ha! I bet that they both flip when they, find out, about who their sibling has a crush on! o-O
This series is SOOO cute!
I never tolerated ZaGr, but my friend, who obsesses over it, showed me this.
I like these stories because it's not too much romance, like, nasty stuff, but just enough to give you a warm fuzzy feeling.
I encourage you to keep writing more, and keep me posted on new chapters.
I never tolerated ZaGr, but my friend, who obsesses over it, showed me this.
I like these stories because it's not too much romance, like, nasty stuff, but just enough to give you a warm fuzzy feeling.
I encourage you to keep writing more, and keep me posted on new chapters.
Okay will do! And yeah I hate goopy romance! Lol. Fuzzy is the best! And chapter 8 should be out today. . . I will try my best!
Gaza actually was created from a mixture of a bat and clay or something like that so no. And of course he will be! Lol gonna give 2 chapter today yay!
Whoa! Plot twist! 0.o Dib is a clone?! XD I really like Zim and Gaz as a pair <3
Okay, I was a little confused about the cloning thing, then I thought back to the cartoon and it started to make more sense in my mind.
<3 Zim and Gaz are soooooooooooooo cute <3 <3 <3
<3 Zim and Gaz are soooooooooooooo cute <3 <3 <3
ikr!!!! anyway yeah the creator told the world Dib was a clone and i decided might as well!!!
cool! ^^
ikr!!! tomorrow im adding two new chapters so make sure to keep updated, and thx for following so far!
SUPER MEGA SWEET SAUCE! And your welcome! have you read MY new stuff yet?
i haven't had the time sorry! T.T but i will soon i promise!!! anyway so far who is your fav couple choice, and what do you think will happen next? give me your best guess!
*put's on thinking face* hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm my favorite couple choice is ZimxGaz, I think Dib will over react to the 'Being a clone' thing, and Zim and Gaz will date or something... Zim becomes an invader again? Idk what goes on in your brain!... that's all I got.


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We built a new house and on the walk through we thought the sump pump was going off too much but we're told it was normal. After two and a half years the sump pump went off more. It was believed that the weeping tile on the outside of the house could not handle the amount of water coming to it and we started getting water build up under the slab. After approaching the developer about this we finally got them to help. The cut the slab and put a weeping tile system under the slab and drained the water to the sump pit. This has seemed to help with the water under the slab. But our sump pump goes off every 3 to 4 minutes, which means it goes off over 400 times in 24 hrs. I am looking to find a solution that would not bring the water from the weeping tile into the house and then pump it out. Unfortunately we can not tie the weeping tile directly into the storm drain because our sump pit and weeping tile are lower than the storm drain. Has everyone ever heard of such a water issue or have any possible solutions?
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