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World Bank: The Trade Challenge for Latin America and the Caribbean
Stronger and Broader Integration Key to Revert Region's Lag in Global Trade LIMA, May 19th, 2015 – Back in the 1980's, trade ties for Latin America and the Caribbean... Show More +
Logistics and Transport: A Long Road to Travel in Central America
Central America has yet to reach its trade potentialTrade in Central America has grown significantly over the past decade, especially after the negotiation and signing of trade agreements among countries... Show More +
Central America, Expanding Trade Horizons In Order to Diversify
A Quick LookAccording to the study, Central American exports are concentrated in relatively low value-added products such as textiles, coffee, sugar, car parts and shrimp. Below, the main export characteristics... Show More +
Why is freight transport so expensive in Central America?
More Time, More CostOn the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, there normally is a long line of trucks waiting their turn to present their paperwork. Furthermore, the parking lot opposite the... Show More +
Transcript: Development Committee Press Conference
MR. MILLS: Well, thank you very much for joining us for this closing press conference. Our participants will each make an opening statement and then we'll take... Show More +
Transcript of Opening Press Conference with World Bank Group President Robert Zoellick
MR. MILLS: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us for our World Bank Group press conference for the 2012 Spring Meetings. Joining me this morning is the President of the World Bank... Show More +
Zoellick Congratulates Dr. Jim Yong Kim as New World Bank Group President
Washington, April 16, 2012 — World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick today congratulated Dr. Jim Yong Kim for being chosen to become the 12th president of the development institution and offered... Show More +
Statement from Dr. Jim Yong Kim regarding his selection by the World Bank's Executive Directors as 12th President of the World Bank
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2012 - Dr. Jim Yong Kim today released a statement in response to his selection by the World Bank's Executive Directors as 12th President of the World Bank: "I am honored to... Show More +
World Bank's Executive Directors Select Dr. Jim Yong Kim 12th President of the World Bank Group
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2012 - The Executive Directors met today to select a new President of the World Bank Group. The Board expressed its deep gratitude for Mr. Robert B. Zoellick's outstanding leadership... Show More +
OPED: Europe is distracted by endless firewall talk
Policy makers under pressure can get preoccupied with the fixation of the moment. For the eurozone, that idée fixe has been "the firewall". How big is big enough? Who contributes and how?Now that the eurozone... Show More +
Seeking Collaboration and Shared Knowledge, League of Arab States and World Bank Group Agree on Economic Integration Agenda
Sharm el-Sheikh, January 18, 2011 – To strengthen and enhance collaboration in the areas of economic and social development in the Arab World, the League of Arab States (LAS) and the World Bank Group today... Show More +
Through Dynamic Growth Latin America and the Caribbean Absorbed the Crisis' Social Impact
WASHINGTON, 6 October 2010 – Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) cushioned the social impact of the 2008 global crisis thanks to its ability to inter-connect firmly with emerging markets in Asia which... Show More +
Central America: Heads of State, WB President Zoellick Agree on Action Plan to Boost Integration and Development
San Salvador, July 20, 2010 — Heads of State and top officials from the Central American Integration System (SICA) and World Bank Group (WBG) President, Robert B. Zoellick, agreed today to join efforts... Show More +
An Inclusive & Sustainable Globalization
Having now served as President of the World Bank Group for 100 days, I wanted to share my initial impressions and ideas for strategic directions.I greatly appreciate the encouragement and support I have... Show More +


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Virginia Tech Hokies win a thriller, but Maryland stumbles again - Daybreak 5th Quarter
The Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens both took this weekend to kind of hang out - so we'll skip straight to the rest of the league.
NFL Hot Reads
-I've got some free advice for Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera. When your opponent is struggling to get a field goal off with two seconds left in the 1st half of a football game, I highly advise you to NOT CALL A TIME OUT. Instead, they did, allowing the New Orleans Saints to add three points in a game that they ended up losing by...you guessed it...three points.
-The Philadelphia Eagles punchlines write themselves at this point, don't they? The self-anointed Dream Team dropped to 1-4 in a sloppy 31-24 loss in Buffalo. The calls for Andy Reid's head are growing again.
-More free advice, this time for the 1-4 Arizona Cardinals: If you see Adrian Peterson running around free in your secondary, you may want to put a hat on him before he scores three touchdowns in the first quarter.
-We would be remiss, obviously, if we didn't mention the passing of a football pioneer. Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis died on Saturday after nearly half a century at the helm of the Raiders organization. No matter your opinion on the man and how he went about his business, his impact on the game of football is indisputable.
Longtime NFL general manager Gil Brandt had this to say about Davis:
"I met Al in 1954, and I want to tell you that he was as mentally sharp last week as he was 10, 20, 30 years ago. It had gotten tough for him, physically, but not mentally. He was the Steve Jobs of the NFL, and also the AFL.
"Think about this: Al created the concept of the vertical pass. Al also created the bump-and-run to prevent it. That's genius is what that is."
Brandt provides exclusive commentary for WJLA.com every week for Daybreak 5th Quarter.
Next up - The Ravens welcome the Houston Texans to the Charm City on Sunday, while the Redskins play host to the Eagles.
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Crest whitening strips review
June 7, 2011
I always check for reviews online before buying certain products and teeth whitening products are especially tricky as lots don't work - well, they haven't for me personally. I have tried pearl drops and a lot of "whitening" toothpastes/other products, none of which worked. The Crest strips definitely made a noticeable difference though.
I don't have before pictures which i'm sorry about, like the 30 day shred I didn't take good before pictures because I didn't expect such a big change. Before using the strips my teeth were slightly discolored, they weren't especially bad but they were closer to a shade of yellow than a bright white. One of my teeth in particular (I believe its called the "canine") on the upper left side was much more discolored than the others for some reason. As someone who likes to smile a lot, I was really self conscious about it and decided to try out the Crest strips as the reviews online seemed mostly positive.
I chose the "Crest 3d whitening strips with advanced seal, professional effects" as they had the best reviews. They are a little more expensive than the other strips (there is so many different strips to choose from, it really confused me!) but they are worth every cent. The professional effects strips are the strongest tooth whitening products available without going to the dentist.
The strips aren't available in stores here in Europe so I ordered my strips through Amazon.com and had them shipped to my address in the USA because they don't ship them internationally. If you live outside the USA you can probably get them on eBay, i'm not too sure though. Inside the box was 20 little packets, each contained one strip for your upper teeth and a shorter strip for your lower teeth. There was also an instruction booklet which came with lots of coupons for future Crest purchases, one of the coupons was $7 off a box of the strips!
The instructions were very easy to understand and I had no trouble applying them. You peel the strip from the clear plastic, press the gel side against your teeth and tuck the extra part under your teeth. Crest say you can use the strips twice a day if you want, but I only used them once a day because I have sensitive teeth. Around day 4 I began to notice a big difference, especially on that one tooth that was extra discolored. On day 10 I began to notice sensitivity but kept using the strips for a few more days which I regretted. Clearly printed on the instructions is a note about how tooth sensitivity is common and you should take a break of 2-3 days if you experience it, I should have listened! After a couple of days of tooth pain I decided to take a break for a week before finishing the pack, when I did resume using the strips I only did so every second day.
The end result was much so better than I expected. I knew they would make a difference but I didn't think it would be as great as it is. My teeth are all the same color for the most part and I am no longer wondering if people are staring at my oddball-tooth with I smile! I love that my teeth are a nice natural shade of white, rather than the OTT fake white "Hollywood smile". I have already ordered a second box to use when I notice my teeth beginning to change color again. I really can't recommend these strips highly enough. I paid about $50 (€40-ish) for the box of strips, which isn't cheap but the dentist wanted €250 to whiten my teeth and I got the same result from these strips. I love to save money wherever possible so i'll share one tip that I found out a few days ago - if you are buying the strips from Amazon log in to your account and go to this link which is their coupon page. You may have to refresh a few times but eventually a coupon for either $10 or $7.50 off the whitening strips will show up.
I think this picture describes my overall opinion on the Crest strips:
PS. If any of you gals in the USA plan to buy these strips at the grocery store and would like my coupons, just let me know and I can mail them to you since I can't use them online. (first person to ask can have them!)
Note: I wasn't paid or asked to review these strips by any company. I bought the strips myself and this is a completely non-biased review.
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You have such a fantastic smile! Also, if nobody's asked yet, I'd love to have the coupons try this out!ReplyDelete
Thank you :) drop me an email with your address (pearlslaceandruffles at gmail dot com) and i'll mail them before the end of the week :) xoReplyDelete
ohhh i could do with some of these, great review doll xReplyDelete
Definately going to purchase these now :)ReplyDelete
What camera do you use btw ?xx
your teeth look amazing! xxxReplyDelete
I've always been curious about whitening strips but way too much of a chicken to try. I also have really sensitive teeth so its awesome to hear a non-biased opinion from a fellow sensitive teeth haver. Thanks!ReplyDelete
you have very beautiful teeth!!! Awesome review...i have been looking for whitening strips myself but have been too scared to spend the money on something that doesn't work!ReplyDelete
Your smile is so gorgeous!ReplyDelete
They look awesome! You have a great smile :)ReplyDelete
I've been thinking about buying these for a while but was a little bit sceptical, but now I have heard another glowing review I may give them a go!ReplyDelete
Also, your address in the USA??!!! I thought you lived in Ireland!
oh this is cool, and you have coupons~ :)ReplyDelete
i've used these before too! they work so well. i'll need to use them again soon haha. your teeth look awesome!ReplyDelete
good review. ill try it this time. :)ReplyDelete
I just used some of these too! They are really good and WAAAAAAY cheaper than going to the dentist for whitening. :o)ReplyDelete
I've used this in the past - it's the best! I had the white teeth going for about 2-3 yrs until I started drinking frappes and all that jumbo but it last pretty long considering I've only used a full box twice. I need to go back on them soon...ReplyDelete
I too have the troublesome tooth, but do you have to have very straight teeth for the strips to sit right? My canine ones are more rounded than the others.ReplyDelete
Great review :) I have just checked ebay and you can buy them there.ReplyDelete
There are a few UK sellers ranging from £20 - £40 and from packs of 28-40 strips. x
Thanks for reviewing these! I might give them a try once I get my braces off :) x SushiReplyDelete
your smile is so lovely! im def gonna consider trying these out xReplyDelete
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these strips are great! i've used them for years! They're about $35 in the US at Walgreens <3 -RachelReplyDelete
these look so good! can you buy them in the uk? xxReplyDelete
I bought some crest white strips a few years ago but I never kept up the routine after 1 or 2 days and in the end sold them on. I'm going to give pearl drops a try first, but if not I'll be trying these strips! Your teeth look fantastic, such a lovely natural white colour! I bet your dentist will be impressed! ;) xxReplyDelete
I bought some crest white strips a few years ago but I never kept up the routine after 1 or 2 days and in the end sold them on. I'm going to give pearl drops a try first, but if not I'll be trying these strips! Your teeth look fantastic, such a lovely natural white colour! I bet your dentist will be impressed! ;) xxReplyDelete
@ Charlene - pearl drops didn't work for me but I hope you have better luck with them!ReplyDelete
@ Kia - you can get them on ebay :)
@ Marthamay - I believe they work for people whose teeth aren't straight too, you just need to press them into place and make them fit your teeth, instead of just putting them on straight.
@ Amber - Canon 7D!
@ Peacocks Hat - I do live in Ireland. I have an address in the USA too which is handy at times like this when companies don't ship to Europe :)
I want to try these but I'm scared about the whole tooth pain thing as I have sensitive teeth anyway. I might be brave enough to give them ago one day! xReplyDelete
Your teeth look fantastic!ReplyDelete
Wow! :D Great review! As soon as I can afford them, I'll be giving it a go!ReplyDelete
Natalie x
Completely off-topic, but I love your blog (I follow it) and both its aesthetic and body-positive message and just wanted to let you know I decided to add you to my 'Links' page. Feel free to check it out, under 'Links' and then under the subheader, 'Fashion'.ReplyDelete
And I also love writing/receiving handwritten letters, by the way. There will be a post on that very soon!
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Wow, your teeth look so good! Too bad I won't be able to bleach my teeth for the following months/years to come.. I'm working at the Coffee Club, aka the European Starbucks, so I have to drink coffee all the time and it'll make my teeth turn yellow eventually.. So basically I won't spend that amount of money on my teeth YET :PReplyDelete
But anyhow, this post is about you, and the effect on you is absolutely fab! + your smile is so pretty, whether it's this white or not :p
You have such a pretty smile! Great review.ReplyDelete
Thank you SO much for this post, I was actually contemplating trying these out, now I think I really will! You have a lovely smile btw, and I love your blog - amazing design & photography :) <3ReplyDelete
your smile is completely fabulous ! And not only because of the stripes ! Anyway, you're such a sweetie pie <3ReplyDelete
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Oh your teeth look fab! I'm desperate to have mine whitened... I've got to wait til my braces come off first tho :-( I'm dying to have nice white straight teeth that I can wear lipstick with and not feel self conscious!ReplyDelete
You look great tho hun :-)
Dayner x
oo thanks for the review bb! I've been wanting to try these out for ages.ReplyDelete
Adore your blog!ReplyDelete
I'm def. following!
I got 3D whitestrips as well.
& I like them,
they work!
We offer a huge range of teeth whitening products designed for home use to not disturb your regular day to day activities. Our teeth whitening treatments are a lot more affordable than using your dentist and just as effective, less painful and less hassle.ReplyDelete
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you have the most beautiful smile!ReplyDelete
Love crest teeth whitening. Its awesome.ReplyDelete
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Great review, I have used these before and they really do work. I find that my teeth hurt a little afterwards but not for very long. I actually found a really good way to get them cheap as well, there was a $10 off coupon on this crest white strips coupon blog. that was in October, I saw another one for $7 off in December so it's worth checking out.ReplyDelete


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National Monument to the Forefathers
The monument was designed primarily by Boston sculptor Hammatt Billings. As large as the Forefathers monument stands, Billings' original design called for it to be nearly twice as high at 150 feet (just under the Statue of Liberty's height, including the pedestal, of 151 feet).
The monument features several allegorical figures depicting virtues the Pilgrims, known in Plymouth as the Forefathers, brought with them when they arrived in Massachusetts in 1620.
A dedication on the monument's northeast face reads, "National Monument to the Forefathers. Erected by a grateful people in remembrance of their labors, sacrifices and sufferings for the cause of civil and religious liberty."
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Soho Crystal Floor Lamp
Soho's tiered geometry and lavish crystals evoke Art Deco glamour, radiating a glittering warmth – welcome in any era – wherever it hangs.
- Crafted of metal and draped with strands of faceted hexagonal crystals
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Glee Casts Puck's Younger Brother! What Do You Think of the Choice?
Time to meet Puck 2.0! We've known that Glee has been searching for an actor to play the younger brother of Mr. Sex Tornado, and now we've learned who the lucky actor is: Jacob Artist. And here's the most important thing: He's just as sexy as Mark Salling (Puck)! Well done, Glee.
Jacob will be playing Puck's younger half brother, Jake Puckerman. (An actor named Jacob playing a character named Jake? Interesting.) In any case, Puck's little bro will be trying out for New Directions this season, but it looks like his attitude is even worse than his older brother's. And here we thought no one could be more of a bad boy than Puck himself!
Jacob has plenty of previous TV credits, including starring in the Lifetime movie Blue Lagoon: The Awakening. He was also in an episode of the sitcom Melissa & Joey and has made a couple of appearances on Nickelodeon's How to Rock. And since he's playing Puck's brother, we can only assume that Jacob does indeed know how to rock.
As for his personal life, he grew up in Buffalo, NY, and is relatively new to L.A. We know from his Twitter that he's a huge Harry Potter fan (like, huge), and he's also a big fan of Gotye, American Idol, and donuts (but who doesn't love donuts?). Welcome to theGlee family, Jacob!
Source: Hollywood Reporter, TV by the Numbers
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CISPA again!!! I urge you to write to oppose CISPA.
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Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:01:11 -0700
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Subject: CISPA: We're not out of the woods yet | EFFector 26.11
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[7]U.S. House of Representatives Shamefully Passes CISPA
7. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/04/us-house-representatives-shamefully-passes-cispa-internet-freedom-advocates
You may have heard the rumors: key staffers on the Hill say that the
Senate is unlikely to take up CISPA, even though it passed the House.
But we're not out of the woods yet. The Senate is going to be taking up
some kind of cybersecurity legislation. We need to make sure it's not
the twin of CISPA, which would allow companies to bypass all existing
privacy law to spy on communications and pass sensitive user data to
the government. Now's the time to let your senator know that we won't
tolerate privacy-killing legislation under CISPA or any other name.
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Mehring's Bearings Presents: Singapore & Malaysia 2007 Part 2.
06.26.2012 //
Part 2 of the Singapore and Malaysia trip with Dylan Rieder, Andrew Allen, and Van Wastell. This half of the trip is when things started to go wrong….
Part 2 of the Singapore and Malaysia trip with Dylan Rieder, Andrew Allen, and Van Wastell. This half of the trip is when things started to go wrong….
Part 1 of a rain drenched trip to Singapore and Malaysia with Andrew Allen, Dylan Rieder, and Van Wastell. Circa 2007.
Mag out-takes featuring Andrew Allen, Chris Pfanner, Stefan Janoski, Nestor Judkins, Ryan Lay, and more.
Just meat and potatoes. Skate flicks from recent months featuring Jake Johnson, Gilbert Crockett, Joey Pepper, Brian Delatorre, and more.
The final part of the 7 week tour from 2005 with Kenny Reed, Jack Sabback, and Bobby Puleo.
Julian Davidson and Nick Garcia's joint interview from a past issue
Slappy Sundays. A weekly skate event in NYC complete with Mobile skate shop and bro sesh featuring Zered Bassett, Joel Meinholz, Curtis Rapp, and Billy Rohan.
This week's Mehring's Bearings is dedicated to Van Wastell. RIP. These photos are from a Krooked tour in 2004 to France and Spain. The crew was Mark Gonzalez, Dan Drehobl, Bobby Worrest, and Van. Some have been published, some haven't.
Photos from a month long trip to Barcelona with Anthony Pappalardo, Rob Pluhowski, and several other homies from Philly and Barca. Circa 2004.
This week some shots from 2003. Some never seen before!
This week's photos are from 2002 in and around Philly, PA featuring Kerry Getz, Pete Eldridge and more.
Check out part 2 of the photo outtakes from the Skatipia article in the new Dec/Jan issue of Skateboarder featuring Zered Bassett, Bobby Worrest, Jake Johnson, Guru Khalsa and Gilbert Crockett.


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Made in Britain - Warp Films at 10
Thursday, 4th Apr 2013
Warp Films are celebrating their 10th Anniversary, with a series of special screenings and events at London's BFI. The screenings will feature BAFTA award winning films This is England (2006), Four Lions (2010) and Tyrannosaur (2011) as well as a screening of Shane Meadows' Dead Man's Shoes with live musical accompaniment.
A seminal production company; Warp Films have spent the past decade reshaping the landscape of British film, funding exceptional talent that may have otherwise gone overlooked. Famously working from a converted garden shed, producer Mark Herbert teamed up with Warp Records founders Rob Mitchell and Steve Beckett to create the BAFTA award-winning short My Wrongs in 2001, which will feature as part of the London Short Film Festival alongside work by Chris Cunningham and Paddy Considine. Other highlights include Richard Ayoade's Submarine (2010) and Peter Strickland's Berbarian Sound Studio, hailed by many as one of the best films of 2012.
Find out more about Made in Britain: Warp Films at 10 on the BFI official website. Read Fred Perry Subculture's review of Warp Film's 10th Anniversary event in their hometown of Sheffield here.


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Why Are Tom and Katie STILL Carrying Suri like a Baby? Expert Weighs In
Divorce is no fun and being perpetually tailed by the paparazzi certainly doesn't make things easier on a kid. But it's starting to look just a wee bit… odd that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are still cradling Suri in their arms like she's a baby, along with her blanket and stuffed animal. She's six. Shouldn't she be walking on her own?
Not so fast, says marriage and family therapist Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, who is based out of New York City and the Hamptons.
"Even though she's six I think they're doing their best to protect her," Hokemeyer tells Wetpaint Entertainment. "The poor girl just looks terrified. She appears ill at ease in front of the cameras and uses the blanket and the stuffed animal to bury her head. I notice she also leans into their shoulders a lot. So what they're doing is being parental."
"What I think is worth noting, however," he adds. "Is that she seems frightened by the attention while they seem to be enjoying it. Very often, children get used as pawns in a divorce. I would hate to see each one of them use her as a pawn to garner positive media attention. She shouldn't be used in their battle over who has the better public image."
Fair enough, but Suri's only going to get older and bigger – she's got to weigh more than 30 pounds at this point. How should they eventually transition her out of the carrying phase?
"As she gets older, it's going to be a process," Hokemeyer explains. "They're going to have to desensitize her to the media slowly. Right now, they're meeting her where she is."
And even though Tom is notoriously against anything having to do with psychiatry or psychology, Hokemeyer believes the trio could benefit from family therapy.
"First, the dust needs to settle," he says. "But I definitely think it would help."
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It's shocking that people need tips to survive because they are so under paid. Especially in a country like America.
In the UK tipping is is a courtesy, i tend to tip quite well i always throw an extra few quid to delivery drivers, taxi drivers, end of meals etc... but would never give extra money to an over the counter worker, nor do they expect it.. usually if there is a couple of pence change you would say keep the change but most of the time they'll throw it into a charity box anyway... but i know some people who do not tip at all and it's a non issue.


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Since 1921, the voters have approved a total of about $7.5 billion of general obligation bond sales to finance the veterans' farm and home purchase (Cal-Vet) program. As of July 1996, there was about $250 million remaining from these funds. General obligation bonds are backed by the state, meaning that the state is obligated to pay the principal and interest costs on these bonds.
The money from these bond sales is used by the Department of Veterans Affairs to purchase farms, homes, and mobilehomes which are then resold to California veterans. Each participating veteran makes monthly payments to the department. These payments are in an amount sufficient to (1) reimburse the department for its costs in purchasing the farm, home, or mobilehome, (2) cover all costs resulting from the sale of the bonds, including interest on the bonds, and (3) cover the costs of operating the program.
This measure authorizes the state to sell $400 million in general obligation bonds for the Cal-Vet program. The Department of Veterans Affairs advises that these bonds would provide sufficient funds to enable at least 2,000 additional veterans to receive loans.
The bonds authorized by this measure would be paid off over a period of about 25 years. If the $400 million in bonds were sold at an interest rate of 6 percent, the cost would be about $700 million to pay off both the principal ($400 million) and interest ($300 million). The average payment for principal and interest would be about $28 million per year.
Throughout its history, the Cal-Vet program has been totally supported by the participating veterans, at no direct cost to the taxpayer. However, if the payments made by those veterans participating in the program do not fully cover the principal and interest payments on the bonds, the state's taxpayers would pay the difference.


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A few thought on the iPad as a medical device.
There is a nice post over at MedGadget that links to several other posts which muse on whether the iPad will be a medical device hit. They offer may cons against the iPad and point out some pros for its use.
Here is the link to MedGadget: http://bit.ly/9mEwT9
Here is my synopsis of and thoughts on the of the points in the articles.
No Flash: Ugh this again. I don't know of flash in any major medical apps. I could be wrong, but I think most flash use is out on the web. This could impact sites accessed for research or fact checking. But lack of Farmville won't matter. Personally I have ClickToFlash installed and love it. Not a Problem
No Camera: Wasn't it not that long ago that there was a moral panic over camera phones in the hospital. I can see where this would be nice for documenting dermal lesions. Room for Improvement
No Mouse: As a tablet, the iPad would facilitate entry while standing. Kind of difficult to use a mouse while standing in the middle of an exam room. Also the iPad UI was designed as the next step in computer human interaction and not designed for a mouse. Support for a bluetooth mouse may be hidden it the SDK, but then you would need to carry the iPad and the mouse with you. Not a Problem
Battery Life / Non-Changeable: 10 hours is longer than an 8 hour workday. Yes in the ED and the floors they work 12 hour shifts, but it will likely not be in continuous use. If docked into the keyboard it will get a chance to recharge. Plus I am not sure what the reported battery life on windows tablet PCs is. Not a Problem
Too Big: And the iPhone is too small. Almost nobody has handled an iPad, and certainly not for the full 10 hours. From the reports I have read, the lucky few that have fondled the iPad say it feel just right and not too big. Not a Problem
No Multitasking: Having multitasking will decrease battery life. This also help in the sand boxing of apps, which reduces the potential of malware (see later). Anyway shouldn't the practitioner's attention be focused on the patient and mot Farmville (sarcasm, no flash). Not a Problem
No Barcode Scanner: This could be a problem, depending on the EMR in use. A third party add on could fix this. Fixable Problem
Gloves Won't Work: This could be a big problem. I know the iPhone screen will work with a screen protector, but I don't know about surgical gloves. I don't know everyone's personal way of notation while with a patient, but I bet most take their gloves off to wright a note in the chart. You could use a Pogo stick (or other like device) while still with gloves on. Not a Problem
Separate Data Plan: This would app if you personally wanted to use an iPad and carry it from office to hospital and lacked WiFi coverage. I would think that most implementations would have an individual iPad as either an office or hospital device and not both. Thus it would stay use one or the others WiFi. Therefore, it may slow personal adaptation for medical use, but not office/hospital use. Not a Problem
Nut Rugged / Not Waterproof: Buy a case just like for you iPhone. Fixable Problem
Privacy/ Security Concerns: The iPad is based on the iPhone OS, and therefore will have the same remote wipe capabilities. The lack of multitasking helps. Sand boxing of each app helps, as does Apple's control over app approval. Not a Problem
In support of the iPad's adoption the following were listed.
Apple does good work: iPod, iPhone, and the Mac. I think we will all agree here.
Lots of medical apps: True
Cheaper than other medical tablets: Probably true.
User Friendly: True. Again likely all here agree.
X-ray review: I can see the Osirix iPhone app (or other DICOM app) now being useful on the iPad.
Making iPhone integration onto the hospital network easier: To me this is the most exciting. If the hospital IT department is supporting iPads then iPhones are a chip shot.
Conclusion: I am personally very excited about the integration of the iPad into the medical fields. Most of the concerns can be easily fixed with a third party add-on. A shock absorbing, damp proofing, battery pack case with a barcode scanner would take a consumer iPad into the hospital. I am sure Mophie or Griffin are already at work. I think the camera will need to wait for Apple to up date the iPad in the future. Right now I think the iPad would work well in most Mac oriented physician's' offices. Like most technologies, it's not perfect, but a lot closer than most of the competition, just like the iPhone. It is funny how closely the criticism of the iPad correlates with what was said about the iPhone at its announcement.
Unfortunately, the major delay for use in the hospital will likely be our friends at the FDA.
As I linked to under the software forum, MacPractice has outlined their plans for including the iPad in their line up.


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Rangers stay in 8th place with 6-1 victory
NEW YORK The New York Rangers used a fast start and a furious finish to put away the lowly Florida Panthers and lock up a victory they had to have in the push for the playoffs.
Derick Brassard and Rick Nash scored power-play goals in the opening 10 minutes, and Mats Zuccarello, Brassard and Brad Richards turned a tight game into a rout with goals 3:25 apart late in the third period of the Rangers' 6-1 victory on Thursday night.
The Rangers remained in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, tied with Winnipeg in points but holding the final playoff spot because they have a game in hand on the Jets.
Zuccarello and Brassard both finished with two goals, Nash and Rangers captain Ryan Callahan added two assists each, and Richards also had with a two-point night as New York quickly erased the memory of a lackluster loss at Philadelphia on Tuesday that temporarily halted their surge toward the postseason.
The Rangers (22-17-4) will play at Buffalo on Friday and face desperate New Jersey at home Sunday. All of New York's final five games are against teams below the playoff cutoff in the East.
"It's a huge game," Nash said. "We've got to get a win (Friday) night. We'll enjoy this for a couple of hours, then go back to work tomorrow morning."
Brassard and Nash both scored power-play goals, with help from Callahan in the first, and Zuccarello found the net for the second straight game to give the Rangers their sixth win in nine games (6-2-1).
Zuccarello scored in the second period and then added his second of the night with 4:49 left when he tipped the puck in after Richards raced it up ice. Brassard made it 5-1 just 1:24 later with his second of the game, with an assist from Nash, and Richards pushed the lead to five goals with 1:24 remaining.
The loss on Tuesday enabled Winnipeg to get even in points with the Rangers. Winnipeg kept pace Thursday with an overtime win over Carolina.
"It's important. We don't need help," Rangers coach John Tortorella said of the standings. "I think it's an opportunity for some guys to step up. You shouldn't feel the pressure and shy away from it.
"That's the way you need to take it as an individual and as a group."
Henrik Lundqvist made 34 saves for his 20th win. Even in this lockout-shortened, 48-game season, Lundqvist reached 20 for the eighth straight time.
Jonathan Huberdeau scored in the second period for Florida (13-24-6), which has an NHL-low 32 points. Scott Clemmensen stopped 24 shots, but the Panthers lost their fourth in a row and for the fifth time in six games despite holding a 35-30 edge in shots.
"You lose by five goals, it's pretty hard to put anything (positive) to it," disappointed Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said. "It's a results business. Tonight is another example that we have to be a lot better."
The Rangers found their offense by taking advantage of the NHL's worst penalty-killing unit in the first period. New York had been 0-for-14 with the advantage in its previous four games, but connected on its first two tries to grab a 2-0 lead.


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Jets sign two to men's basketball team
Jackson Community College signed two men's basketball players for the coming year to the Jets team recently. They include:
- Jordan Union, 6-foot-1, 2010 graduate of Jackson High who played guard for the Jackson Vikings. Union was a member of the National Honor Society and received a Capital Area Athletic Conference All-Conference Honorable Mention honor. "Jordan is an athlete – his determination and athleticism will help drive this team," said coach John Willis. "He is a quiet but focused leader. He wants to win and is willing to work hard to do so. His academic and athletic ability gives us a very special individual."
- Donovan Frazier, 6-foot-5, 2010 graduate from Grand Rapids who played center for the Creston High Polar Bears. "Donavan is a very mature young man," Willis said. "He's long, athletic and tenacious on defense. He has the character we want to be representative of JCC basketball."


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ResearchCrowded airspace in the living room
The wireless connection between mobile devices and the TV is emerging as the high ground in the battle for control of the digital living room, and there are already several major… Read more »
The wireless connection between mobile devices and the TV is emerging as the high ground in the battle for control of the digital living room, and there are already several major… Read more »
There are three leading technology contenders for air supremacy in the living room: Apple's AirPlay, Microsoft's SmartGlass, and DIAL. Read more »
Over-the-top video has become a prize in the ongoing and escalating tug-of-war between the networks and pay-TV service providers over carriage fees. Each side sees in OTT a potential point of… Read more »
The next phase in the evolution of two-screen video is likely to focus on inverting the current relationship between the big screen and the little one. That is, tablets and smartphones… Read more »
Google seems to have taken to heart Apple's emphasis on design. The Nexus Q is a smooth black orb that looks like a small bowling ball with cables coming off it… Read more »
What happened to Apple TV? For all the anticipation of a major announcement about Apple TV at yesterday's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, basically we got nada. Instead, Tim Cook talked about… Read more »
In my Weekly Update this week I give Microsoft its props for its latest digital living room moves. But there is plenty more connected-TV action to come. Apple's Worldwide Developers… Read more »
Once the SmartGlass SDK is available, developers will have what amounts to a write-once, deploy-anywhere development environment to work in. Presumably, apps can be written to the SmartGlass APIs without having… Read more »
The adoption of tablets, social media and new interfaces and the changing nature of the TV itself mean the digital living room will continue on its path of rapid change, thanks… Read more »
Set-top box shipments will climb past 135 million in 2012 and will clear 150 million by 2015, according to iSuppli, which means the device has a critical presence in the living… Read more »


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Shomrim members acknowledge that there are potential hazards in their eagerness to get involved in potentially dangerous situations. But Shomrim requires a probationary period, provides training, and has strict internal disciplinary procedures. Its members seek to serve as eyes and ears, and rarely take action. In the past, members have been dismissed for not following protocols.
"This is not 'Starsky and Hutch,' " Jacobs said. "We're regular citizens who believe in the safety and integrity of our neighborhood, and we believe in our police department. We're augmenting that."


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The popular music and video player has avoided an early retirement through a deal in which it changes hands from AOL to Radionomy.
AOL is selling the popular video and music player to online radio station aggregator Radionomy, says TechCrunch.
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I tend to take a lot of pictures at conferences, and this one has proved no different. If you find any pictures that you'd like to print, use in blog posts, whatever – please feel free. I take these pictures for everyone, not just myself.
Again, you can use any of these images for anything that you would like – free and open.
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In Florida, we share a history of bad dinner guests. You may not have had personal contact with Katrina, Ivan, Wilma, Charley, Frances and their buddies who blew through in recent years, but it's likely you know someone who did.
When hurricane season begins, it's time to stock the pantry in case more unwanted guests pop in.
Your stash should include nonperishables chosen with nutrition in mind, but leave room for a few indulgences.
Pantry essentials
The time to prepare is now. Really. Here's what you need to know:
•Store 1 gallon of water per day for each family member — that includes pets. (Replace every six months.)
•Stock shelf-stable canned beverages.
•Buy enough nonperishable food for three to seven days. Again, don't forget your furry or not-so-furry friends. Select foods that require no refrigeration, cooking or preparation. Shop at stores that specialize in outdoor gear for freeze-dried foods such as dehydrated eggs (add water, seasonings).
•Buy tough-skinned fruits and vegetables. Citrus, carrots and apples are good examples. The harder the fruit, the better it keeps.
•Stock high-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, unsalted nuts, health-food bars and trail mix.
•Choose smoked or dried meats.
•Buy instant drinks such as powdered, canned milk or shelf-stable milk, instant coffee and tea. Grab a couple of packs of soft drinks and juice boxes as treats for the kids too.
•Buy stress-relief foods such as sugar cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals and Jiffy Pop popcorn.
•Write out a basic meal plan and store in a sealable plastic bag. Think of a prolonged loss of power as an impromptu camp-out and the ideas will flow.
*Gather the essentials. A manual can opener, a heavy-bottomed pan that can be placed on your grill, sheet pans or griddles that can be used on your grill, oven mitts, matches stashed in sealable plastic bags, cooking tools, grill fuel, moist towelettes, paper towels, gel fuel such as Sterno, a grill light or flashlight designated for cooking, pet food, paper plates and plastic utensils.
Go light on the alcohol. If a hurricane is churning close by, you'll need your wits about you
Refrigerator odor cleanup tips
Here are some ideas to combat stubborn refrigerator and freezer odors:
Dab cotton balls with vanilla or citrus extract and place in an open dish in refrigerator.
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SD eligibility change for prenatal care in trouble
March 6, 2013 at 8:37 am in The Daily Republic
Prenatal care is now provided to women earning up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level. The Senate had passed a bill that would have relaxed the eligibility in the Medicaid program to cover women up to 140 percent of the poverty level.
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Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Cook scallops until golden on bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn over; sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Cool to room temperature.
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Starks ready to put on pads, battle for LT jobPosted by on August 16, 2012 – 2:18 pm
Tackle Max Starks has been slowly working his way back onto the field after being taken off the physically unable to perform list earlier this week.
Per the new collective bargaining agreement Starks isn't able to practice in pads until Friday, but has gone through the conditioning test and will have his second day of working out with a helmet and jersey on Thursday, just not taking part in the team and individual padded drills.
Starks doesn't expect things to be a full-go on Friday, just participating in the individual offensive line drills in pads.
"I am not going full go," said Starks. "It will be a gradual immersion into the offense."
Starks said he will not know fully how his knee will react, but once he goes full blow that will be the true test.
"The biggest thing is getting pads on and working," said Starks. "You need a different type of contact level. It's a different intensity level when you have pads on and that will give me a better indication."
Starks is in a battle for the left tackle spot along with rookie Mike Adams and hopes that as he works his way back onto the field he can prove he is worthy of the job.
"If everything does go well I would step in and play," said Starks. "It's a long way away. There are a lot of things that have to be in order and I have to show a lot of progress before we get to that point."
Starks knows that it might be another week or two before a starting left tackle is named, and feels confident that the line will work as one once that happens.
"We are going into our second preseason game and it's not as big a concern," said Starks. "As long as you have it set by the fourth preseason game so those guys can work together.
"You don't want to just give it to somebody or assume somebody is going to be able to fill that role. Keeping it open and making sure it is a competition helps find the five best guys to put on the line because it's such a unique position versus any other on the field. There are no individual accolades with the group. It's one unit and we only go as far as the weakest guys in the chain. It has to be five cohesive guys."
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By robert perkins on Aug 16, 2012 | Reply
I don't know about this one Starks got bet alot last year to the fast ends Can't you move Starks inside This line have to do better or no playoffs for the steelers this Year
By Will Lacroix on Aug 16, 2012 | Reply
Ben needs you to watch his back like you did so well last year. I am really hoping that everything goes well for you Max you deserve some good fortune and good health, you are a true Steeler.
By Scott Oxarart on Aug 17, 2012 | Reply
Need a veteran presence with the young ones. When Starks came back last year, he helped solidify the line. Thrilled to see him back.
By Jon Bentz on Aug 17, 2012 | Reply
Max is a proven champion. He'll be the man when the season opens.
By Justin on Aug 17, 2012 | Reply
Starks is a solid LT, that's why Ben wanted him back last year. It's the NFL everyone gets beat a few times. I saw Polamalu out of position a couple times last year and get beat, but that doesn't mean I would like him off the field. COME ON MAN!!!
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This is the dish my husband always requests on his birthday. My version has every over-the-top component you can add to chicken marsala: pancetta, mushrooms, cream and butter. And why not? I only make it once a year. This recipe doubles easily, but be sure to make double the sauce, too. Everybody will be asking for more sauce.
Chicken Marsala
cooking time/prep time: about 45 minutes
serves: 2-3 people
2-4 oz pancetta, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz package of crimini mushrooms, chopped
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to uniform thickness (I ask the butcher to pound them for me)
salt and pepper
1 cup flour for dredging
1 cup dry Marsala wine
4 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
4 tbsp chopped parsely for garnish
Saute the pancetta in a saute pan on medium heat until just crispy. Remove and set aside. Wipe out most of fat and add the olive oil. Raise heat to medium high and add the mushrooms and some salt to help them release their juice. Sauté until juice is released and evaporated and the mushrooms are browned nicely. Remove and set aside. While mushrooms are sautéing, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and shake off all the excess flour. Put the pan back on the burner, if necessary, add a touch more olive oil. Fry the chicken breasts on both sides until nicely browned and cooked through (I used an instant read thermometer at 160 degrees fahrenheit). You'll have to do this in batches, or use two frying pans. Remove chicken breasts and set aside.
Pour the Marsala in the pan and raise the heat until it boils. Reduce and simmer until the wine is reduced by half. Take a bit of the heated liquid and add it to the cream to temper it before adding it to the pan, this will prevent the cream from curdling. Add cream and butter and simmer until sauce thickens. Serve chicken topped with mushrooms and pancetta and sauce poured over the top, garnish with parsley.
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There's really no better spot for your little ones to, quite literally, harness their penchant for climbing, given Portland Rock Gym's safe and supportive environment—cushy mats, plenty of protective gear, and expert instructors will ease parental worries. Yes, rock climbing demands some physical bravado, but masterminding how best to slither over a hanging wall of rock while dangling from a rope 40 feet in the air teaches kids to problem-solve and develops their self-confidence. Plus, it's a blast! So while your child is having the time of her life at the gym's four-day summer camp, or at its after-school program (which runs once or twice a week), you get to sit back and enjoy the fact that she's amassing a crucial set of social skills. Or you could just be happy that your 10-year-olds will be worn out when they get home, and your only job will be to tuck them into bed.
This program offered to Portland elementary schools introduces topics like the importance of local farming and healthy ecosystems—not with snoozy lectures, but by getting the kids out of the classroom and onto Sauvie Island. They'll tour Sauvie Island Organics to learn about the differences between fruits and vegetables while tasting carrots plucked straight from the ground. They'll plant cucumbers in soil that came from a compost pile teeming with earthworms. And as they explore nearby 120-acre Howell Territorial Park, they'll even study food chains, avian predators, and the like by examining owl pellets and discussing what the bird ate for lunch. "Kids aren't grossed out by this stuff," notes Jill Kuehler, the center's director. "They're fascinated by it." Kuehler has a point: Regional elementary schools like James John, Aster, and Sitton have requested to attend tours for three years running, and the center has hosted more than 500 kids this year alone.
If the down-home brick storefront—complete with quirky purple-and-yellow awning—doesn't put a smile on your face while you search for your child's next pair of puddle-jumping, tree-climbing, run-everywhere kicks, then the dedicated staff inside Haggis McBaggis will. Whether through some kind of Jedi mind trick, or the simple fact that they've been selling footwear exclusively to kids for eight years, the folks here can fool any tyke into having fun while trying on shoes. The selection helps, too. The store stocks more than 20 brands, including popular European labels like Naturino and Primigi, as well eco-friendly sneakers from Simple. Meaning they've surely got something your 7-year-old can't wait to run around in. And should the apple of your eye have wide feet or narrow arches? No problem. Haggis McBaggis also has shoes for hard-to-fit feet, and the knowledgeable staff can find the Keens that won't squeeze toes—or the ones that'll still fit six months from now.


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II'm just back in California after leading a writers retreat on the beach where I grew up, in Hawai'i. So it's time to share some good reads and to let you know about a few cool updates on this Web site. Oh, and to let you know about the next retreat!
narrative journalism
Beach reading, bed reading, book reading
The Art of Fact
I recently had to spend a morning in traffic court (don't ask), so I grabbed one of those books that has been on the shelf forever but never read. This one was The Art of Fact, an anthology edited in 1997 Ben Yagoda and Kevin Kerrane. In the Preface to The Art of Fact, Yagoda defines the mysterious genre of "literary journalism, which includes "fly on the wall" reporting, first-person tales, and lots of style.
Best of narrative journalism (articles)
Interested in exploring narrative journalism by reading some of it? I'd call these the "classics" among essays and articles. They are listed chronologically, so that you can trace the evolution of the genre over three centuries. The first selection is a chronicle of a day in the life of the Sun King, Louis XIV. The last is a two-part series that marries the best of investigative grit with literary writing.
What the heck is narrative journalism?
I've taught narrative journalism at Harvard, organized conferences on the subject, written criticism about it, and practiced it for more than 20 years.
Yet the term "narrative journalism" makes me cringe.
But we do need a name for articles and books that tell true stories, and do it artfully.
Best of narrative journalism (books)
Writers and editors throw the term narrative journalism around loosely, and many don't really know how to define it. Here's my own short definition: narrative journalism is reported nonfiction that uses the techniques of fiction to enliven the story.
Here is a sampling of some of the best works of narrative journalism that have been published in books.
A-lists, e-books, and the iPad
Some chewy bits and pieces to offer you this week. First, kudos to David Finkel, whose book The Good Soldiers was just named the recipient of the Anthony Lukas prize. I've long been an admirer of Finkel's narrative journalism, which came to my attention when I edited the Nieman Foundation's Narrative Digest. The Good Soldiers offers an interesting counterpoint to The Forever War, by Dexter Filkins.
How will books like these fare in the future, as traditional publishing adapts to new technology? Read about that and a list of tips from a writer/editor pal of mine in California.
Try a little frisson with your nonfiction
An intriguing collection of unlike things ends up on the New York Times list of 100 notable books each year. A recent article in the Columbia Journalism Review about the blurring of fiction and nonfiction claims that nonfiction is losing its "frisson." I hardly agree—see my essay in Talking Story—but if you need further convincing, go no further than the NYT's top 100.
Here is the Connie Cull…
Is true fiction just true fraud?
A recent piece in the Columbia Journalism Review set me on edge. In "The Rise of True Fiction," my colleague Alissa Quart writes about a trend she perceives in the literary landscape: "an increase in the blurring of neat and certain categories of 'fiction' and 'nonfiction' into something that we might call 'true fiction.'"
I would recommend the essay to anyone practicing fiction, nonfiction, or memoir, with some caveats.
Critiquing Ken Burns
I'm fascinated with writing that uses the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, whether in print, online, or on the radio or in documentary films.
Ken Burns is hard to ignore—not just because his The National Parks: America's Best Idea preempted PBS prime-time programming last week—but also because he has the chops and the resources to do great narrative journalism. I mainly agreed with Mary McNamara's LA Times review, but while watching endless footage of razorlike mountains and verdant plains, I couldn't help muttering, "Does it have to be so long?" "Could the writing have more frisson?" "Can Ken Burns do tone that isn't elegiac?"
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Hybrid Car Reviews
The Alternative Fuel Winners and Losers from the Philadelphia Car Show
Chevrolet Volt:
For as much flak as I give GM I must admit that seeing the Volt in person, albeit naked, certainly gives a different perspective of what they are trying to accomplish.
All of its innards exposed and laid out in open air under stadium lighting for the public to ogle, the complexity of their E-Flex Propulsion System is obvious.
With the help of A123Systems, the designer of the Volt's lithium ion battery, the Volt is projected to deliver 40 miles on plug-in power alone before needing to switch to fuel-powered electrical generation.
And when you do need a charge while out on the open road, this system allows the Volt to be configured to run off of gasoline, E85 or biodiesel.
This car is slated for a 2010 release with a $35,000 tag. But, as I said before, I'll believe it when I see it sitting in the car lot.
Ford Airstream Concept:
A sleek, if not slightly awkward, design from the folks at Ford, the Airstream's appearance caused quite a ruckus at this years show.
Powered by what Ford has dubbed the HySeries Drive, the Airstream is a plug-in hydrogen hybrid fuel cell vehicle that operates on electric power at all times giving the test bed vehicle an equivalent fuel economy of 41 mpg.
Is it likely we'll see a car this outrageous on the roads anytime soon? Probably not-- though it would be pretty impressive. . . but, as you can see from the pictures, the Airstream does its job of generating public interest in alternative, fuel-efficient drive lines quite well.
Smart ForTwo:
Slathered in eye grabbing metallic red, the Smart Fortwo had a legion of of fans, ranging from young to old.
With an estimated 45 mpg average, the Fortwo is powered by a 1-liter, 3 cylinder engine that gets this fun little, though surprisingly spacious, car to 60 mph in about 12 seconds.
K-1 Attack Hybrid:
Built by West Philadelphia High School, this gorgeous super car weighs 2,500 lb., makes 350 hp, does 0-60 in under four seconds and gets 55 mpg, all while looking fantastic. Watch out Tesla and Toyota, these kids know what they're doing. . .
And finally, of course, is the tried and true Toyota Prius, still attracting admirers after over a decade of production. But, it's no wonder it still attracts admirers with its 60 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway.
The Losers
Lexus LS 600h L:
One hell of a car... but at the same time one hell of a stupid hybrid.
Sure, this behemouth has a total of 430 hp and every possible gadget and gizmo any car that costs more than $100,000 should.
But with 20 mpg city and 22 mpg highway, this hybrid is all about the image, and does nothing a hybrid should.
Chevy Tahoe Hybrid and Cadillac:
I understand we all have different needs. But the bottom line is, when oil is at $300 a barrel, it won't matter what you need to do. A 25% increase in fuel economy sounds good, however, when that gain only pushes mpg to 22.7, well, thats just not enough... nice try though GM.
Well thats it for the Philadelphia Auto Show folks. Thanks to our photographer Crystal Dunn for lugging all of her equipment around a massive convention center, fighting her way through the crowd to get these shots.
As always, keep your hopes in the future but your sense in the present...
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Light, for some scientists, just moves too fast. They dream of using "slow light" to overcome limitations in everything from image processing to quantum computing. Now, two teams in the US have taken important steps towards these goals.
Light is good at carrying information in a digital system. The problem is storing that information: typically, digital devices do this by converting the light into electrical signals and then back into light again when it is needed, and this back-and-forth can degrade the quality of information. The solution could be slow light - light reined in to a fraction of its usual speed by exotic states of matter. The idea is to delay or even halt light, and extract information from it when required.
Now John Howell and his team at University of Rochester in New York have shown how delayed light can reliably transmit information. They encoded images digitally in ...
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Kate McCann, pictured with husband Gerry, has urged people to sign up to Child Rescue Alerts
The mother of missing Madeleine McCann has revealed that she privately returns to the Portuguese resort where her daughter disappeared to "walk those streets" and "look for answers".
Ahead of the seventh anniversary of her daughter's disappearance, Kate McCann told the BBC that she returns "quietly" to Praia da Luz at least once or twice a year to feel close to her eldest daughter.
Madeleine, then aged three, went missing on May 3 2007 from a holiday apartment in the Algarve village as her parents dined at a nearby tapas restaurant with friends.
Asked if she would return to Praia da Luz, Mrs McCann said: " I do go back. I haven't been since last April but I do go back for personal reasons. I might once or twice a year."
She went on: "It's difficult because we don't want to go back and generate publicity because I know that local people don't like that... and, while we have some really good friends in Praia da Luz, I know some people would like it to go away.
"So when I go to Praia da Luz, I go quietly."
Asked if the visits were a chance to be close to Madeleine, Mrs McCann said: " It is - that was the last place we were with Madeleine, and I'll still walk those streets and I guess try look for answers. It helps me."
Asked what she and husband Gerry would do to mark the seventh anniversary of Madeleine's disappearance , she said: "We usually have a small gathering in the village, which we've done the last so many years."
But she added that it was Madeleine's birthday, which comes shortly afterwards and would see her turn 11, that was more difficult.
Mrs McCann's comments came as she backed a revamped alert system triggered when missing children are kidnapped or their lives are at risk - known as Child Rescue Alerts.
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She said: ''When a child is abducted, families are devastated and entire communities are torn apart. The agony of not knowing where your child is is almost impossible to imagine. The helplessness is at times overwhelming.
''But there is now something we can all do to help. Please sign up to receive alerts - you could save a child's life.''
She also spoke of how she would prefer to know the truth about what happened to her daughter, even if it is ''the worst-case scenario''.
She told The Sun: ''If it was down to not knowing, or finding out news that isn't what you want to hear? At the end of the day I can't change that. What would you rather?
"I'm not under-estimating the blow of hearing bad news that your child has been killed, because obviously we're not going to go 'OK, at least we know'. But I've spent hours thinking about that and, each time, I still come up thinking we need to know. Regardless, we need to know.''
She went on: ''But there is always the worst-case scenario. That's always been a possibility and anyone who thinks that we're blinkered doesn't know us.''
The new system will allow alerts to be issued via text, email, social media, digital billboards and to the media.
Members of the public can already sign up to receive alerts, although the new system will come into play on International Missing Children's Day on May 25.
A Child Rescue Alert was recently used in the hunt for murdered five-year-old April Jones, and the system is designed to make the most of the ''golden hours'' after a child goes missing.
Charlie Hedges, from the National Crime Agency, who helped co-ordinate the appeals, said: ''The success of Child Rescue Alert is down to each and every one of us. I've already been encouraged by the wide range of organisations who have joined us in partnership to offer their support and help launch this invaluable tool.
''Now it's down to the public to sign up for the alerts so we can send the message as widely as possible when a child goes missing.''
Jo Youle, chief executive of the charity Missing People, said ''Every minute after their disappearance is crucial to bringing a child home safely. Child Rescue Alert will now mean the public and companies can help - and hopefully save these children's lives.''
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Don't leave your children alone, ever!Don't leave your children alone, ever! jimjamhartford Don't leave your children alone, ever!
She could ask Stephen Birch (who spent £40,000 of his own money trying to help the McCanns in their search) what he found under Robert Murat's driveway, 300 metres from the apartment, and insist that the police dig it up. They could eliminate the possibilty that this finding might be Madeleine. If he has "no credibility", as Kate McCann says, then surely what he says is bull, and a search of that area would reveal nothing more than a dead cat, and you could laugh at him and say "told you so". "No Stone Unturned", remember?
Kate McCann's Thoughts on Stephen Birch
Kate McCann's Thoughts on Stephen Birch
Or she could answer the 48 out of 49 questions she refused to answer when she was questioned by the Portuguese police. The only question she DID answer was:-
Q. Are you aware that in not answering the questions you are jeopardising the investigation, which seeks to discover what happened to your daughter?
A. 'Yes, if that's what the investigation thinks.'
Q. Are you aware that in not answering the questions you are jeopardising the investigation, which seeks to discover what happened to your daughter?
A. 'Yes, if that's what the investigation thinks.'
jimjamhartford wrote:Particularly when you go out with your friends to a bar/restaurant leaving very young children alone to fend for themselves. Some parents never accept it is totally wrong in abandoning children this way. [quote][p][bold]jimjamhartford[/bold] wrote: Don't leave your children alone, ever![/p][/quote]Particularly when you go out with your friends to a bar/restaurant leaving very young children alone to fend for themselves. Some parents never accept it is totally wrong in abandoning children this way. Say It As It Is OK?
Don't leave your children alone, ever!
jimjamhartford wrote:Particularly when you go out with your friends to a bar/restaurant leaving very young children alone to fend for themselves. Some parents never accept it is totally wrong in abandoning children this way.
Don't leave your children alone, ever!


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A look ahead to what may be the top stories surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015.
A look ahead to what may be the top stories surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015.
A look back at the top projected stories across the St. Louis Cardinals world in 2014 from last January.
The St. Louis Cardinals had to make a series of adjustments to their rotation, including two trades, due to major injuries to Michael Wacha and Jaime Garcia.
It seems like Major League Baseball clubs are locking up talented young pitchers earlier and earlier. The St. Louis Cardinals surely have candidates, but should they leap?
Will the increase in St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha's workload in 2013 lead to 2014 problems?
St. Louis Cardinals photos from Monday's third and final session of the 2014 Winter Warm-Up at St. Louis' Hyatt Regency at the Arch.
A look ahead to what may be the top stories surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014.
A look back at the top projected stories across the St. Louis Cardinal nation in 2013 from last January.
The St. Louis Cardinals ended up relying on a rookie starter in the post-season, but it wasn't the one most people expected.
Checking with other clubs being asked by fans and media why they passed on Michael Wacha in the 2012 draft.
Two high-profile 22-year-old pitchers for the St. Louis Cardinals faced the Boston Red Sox in the World Series – 46 years apart.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha has put his name in the post-season record books.
12 St. Louis Cardinals players are listed 13 times among Baseball America's top prospects by league.
Who should start for the St. Louis Cardinals in Games 1 and 2 of the NLCS in St. Louis this weekend?
Simply put, the St. Louis Cardinals have Michael Wacha because they don't have Albert Pujols. This gift is set to keep on giving for many years to come, but even in 2013, it has been a good deal.
Instead of Michael Wacha joining Bud Smith and Jose Jimenez as St. Louis Cardinals rookies who threw no-hitters, he stands with Alan Benes and Rick Wise among those who lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning.
Looking at the placement of four St. Louis Cardinals prospects on six national prospect lists.
Looking at the placement of four St. Louis Cardinals prospects on four national prospect lists.
Four St. Louis Cardinals farmhands have placed in mid-season national top 50 prospect lists.
One play can make a difference in the career of a young and promising pitcher.
The career WAR of fast-risers to St. Louis points to Joe Magrane as closest to average. Will new arrival Michael Wacha meet or exceed Magrane's results?
A look at the players who reached the St. Louis Cardinals the soonest after being drafted.
Reviewing various starting pitching options for the St. Louis Cardinals in Jaime Garcia's absence.
Spring pitching phenom Michael Wacha would likely not be a St. Louis Cardinal had Albert Pujols remained.
St. Louis Cardinals had five selections in the first round of the 2012 draft, their most in over two decades.


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Café Gandolfi. Occupying what was once the tea market, this trendy café draws the style-conscious crowd. Wooden tables and chairs crafted by Scottish artist Tim Stead are so fluidly shaped it's hard to believe they're inanimate. The café opens early for breakfast, serving croissants, eggs en cocotte (casserole-style), and strong espresso. Don't miss the smoked venison or the finnan haddie (smoked haddock). There are daily specials, too, like the John Dory fillets served with clams and garlic butter. The bar on the second floor is more intimate and much less busy—and lets you order from the same menu. 64 Albion St., Merchant City, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 1NY. 0141/552–6813. www.cafegandolfi.com.
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text: Mobile AT&T sold 110K smartphones a day last quarter, including 7.2M iPhones and 2.2M Android phones January 8, 2013 7:57 AM John Koetsier 0 If you're not reaching, engaging, and monetizing customers on mobile, you're likely losing them to someone else. Register now for the 8th annual MobileBeat, July 13-14, where the best and brightest will be exploring the latest strategies and tactics in the mobile space. AT&T took a moment to toot its own horn this morning, announcing that it sold more than 10 million smartphones in the last quarter. And while the company didn't announce a product-level breakdown, thanks to Kantar Worldpanel data released last week we can guesstimate that this translates to 7.2 million iPhones, 2.2 million Android phones, and some small number of BlackBerry and Windows phones. Those numbers are interesting, as Apple's Q1 2013 financials are coming in just a couple of weeks, with estimates as high as 55 million iPhones sold. "During the quarter, we averaged more than 110,000 smartphone sales a day as customers flocked to our leading portfolio of the latest Android, Apple, and Windows devices," AT&T President and CEO Ralph de la Vega said in a statement. Significantly, de la Vega did not mention BlackBerry in his statement. Windows Phone has become the third contender in the U.S. mobile market — because, according to that same Kantar data, Microsoft surged into third place with 2.7 percent of the U.S market, while RIM free-fell from seven percent the previous quarter to just 1.4 percent in the Christmas quarter. The numbers are big, there's no question. AT&T's huge quarter undoubtedly helped Apple push above 50 percent market share for the first time ever in the U.S. market, as the massive mobile carrier was, of course, the first (and for years the only) iPhone-carrying telecom, giving it an advantage in high-end wireless customers that continues to this day. And, perhaps, something of a bias toward iPhone. Humility is, of course, a key AT&T virtue, which explains the next part of de la Vega's statement: "Combine that with the nation's largest 4G network and lightning-fast LTE network that now reaches more than 170 million people and you'll understand why customers continue to choose AT&T in record numbers." AT&T's full financial results for the quarter will be released the same day as Apple's: January 24. photo credit: GlennFleishman via photopin cc VB's research team is studying mobile user acquisition... Chime in here, and we'll share the results.


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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology released an 180-page report Tuesday detailing what an internal investigation to the university's role was in the suicide death of Aaron Swartz.
Swartz took his life after becoming the subject of a criminal investigation into his use of MIT documentation. The Highland Park native, a co-founder of Reddit and digital activist, hanged himself in January in the face of charges that he stole millions of online journal articles with plans to distribute the information for free online.
Swartz, a popular figure in the digital world became a celebrity in death and the circumstances behind his life's tragic end enflamed strong emotions on social media. The release of the report by MIT, which largely absolves the university of wrongdoing, was branded a "whitewashing" by Swartz' girlfriend. His father, Robert Swartz, who said at the time that "the government killed" his son, remained critical in the wake of the report.
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New York lawmakers agree on medical marijuanaJune 20th, 2014 by Josefa Velasquez in Health /
Sen. Diane Savino, D-Staten Island, left, and Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, D-Manhattan, listen to a speaker during a news conference announcing an agreement on legislation legalizing medical marijuana in New York in the Red Room at the Capitol on Thursday, June 19, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. A vote on the legislation is expected Thursday night when the legislative session is scheduled to end. Savino and Gottfried sponsored the legislation in their respective houses. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York leaders have reached an agreement to make the state the 23rd to legalize medical marijuana.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Thursday the drug will be for severely ill patients.
The drug would be administered by doctors under the direction of the state's health department.
The "Compassionate Care Act" negotiated by Cuomo and lawmakers doesn't allow the drug to be sold in plant form or smoked—one of Cuomo's key demands. It can be administered through an oil-base or vaporizer.
A vote is expected Thursday night.
Sen. Diane Savino, one of the bill sponsors, says marijuana can be prescribed for at least six diseases, including epilepsy, AIDS, ALS and neuropathy.
Five regulated organizations will be allowed to grow the drug in the state and operate four dispensaries each.
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A Johnson City man charged in several home burglaries pleaded guilty to multiple charges in Washington County Criminal Court this week.
Kristopher Travis Bradley, 33, pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted aggravated burglary with an eight-year sentence for each, two counts of theft over $500 with a four-year sentence for each, three counts of theft over $1,000 with an eight-year sentence each and one count of forgery with a four-year sentence.
Prosecutors dismissed one count each of aggravated burglary, theft over $500, theft under $500 and theft over $1,000. All the sentences will run concurrent for an effective eight-year prison term.
Bradley has a long history of criminal behavior and probation violations that dates back to 2005, but the charges he pleaded guilty to this week stem from multiple home burglaries in Johnson City in 2011 and 2012 — all while he was on probation from a 2005 case of 55 counts of forgery and some burglaries while he was out on bond from other charges.
In the more recent cases, Bradley broke into homes and took jewelry, electronics and checks. One home was broken into twice, according to court records.
After taking the items, police said Bradley sold jewelry at local gold stores and used checks to write them to himself and get cash. One of the cases dismissed involved Bradley taking a vehicle from a vehicle repair shop and selling it for scrap.
During one of Bradley's arrests, officers found several stolen items from home burglaries that were under investigation. Bradley was also videotaped passing forged checks and selling jewelry stolen from homes in Johnson City.
Bradley was sentenced as a persistent offender and must serve 45 percent of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole.


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Friday, August 10, 2012
The U.S. Postal Service has been losing an average of $42,335,766 per day in fiscal 2012.
On Thursday, the service reported a third quarter (April 1-June 30) net loss of $5.2 billion, bringing its fiscal year-to-date net loss to $11.6 billion.
There were 274 days in the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. Thus the Postal Service has lost, on average, $42,335,766 per day in this fiscal year.
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|ENG110 College Writing
College Writing - 3 Credits
This course is designed to develop and refine the analytical/critical reading skills and the substantive writing skills of freshmen. This intensive writing class will focus on writing essays of varying length and expose students to the various rhetorical modes of writing that will contribute to their success in university courses and their chosen careers.
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|ENG120 College Writing II
College Writing II - 3 Credits
College Writing II looks to expand upon the writing skills attained in ENG110. As a student-centered course, students explore their own writing in peer, group, and self-review skill sessions. Students enhance self-editing skills and increase awareness of the revision skills needed in both college coursework and in careers. The course will further develop students' understanding of the writing process from pre-writing to final draft. This course encourages students to have their writing evaluated across the curriculum. The course culminates in a research essay and portfolio of original work.
Prerequisite: ENG110
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|COM107 Introduction to Communications
Introduction to Communication - 3 credits
This course presents the basics of human communication and provides an overview of the skills that are needed in the 21st century to become a competent communicator.  Students will recognize the important processes of communication such as speaking, listening, media literacy, computer- mediated communication, culture sensitivity, workplace communication, group dynamics, and critical thinking. Ultimately students will develop and illustrate their public speaking skills by presenting three speeches while also incorporating multimedia tools.
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|CIS112 Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Computing - 3 Credits
This course strives to meet the high level of computer literacy required of all students earning a degree from the university. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical use of computer technology for information analysis and communications. Computer units introduce the Internet, Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Students who feel they have attained computer literacy and earn 70 percent on an exemption exam may substitute any other 3-credit course for this core requirement.
Students may prove competency by passing a waiver examination. No credit is granted if the requirement is waived.
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This course surveys topics in elementary algebra, personal finance, probability, and statistics. Topics include solving algebraic equations, solving ratio and proportion problems, applications involving percentage and interest, applying the definition of probability, measures of central tendency, descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, graphical representation of data, and applications of the normal distribution. Topics focus on real-life situations, decision making skills, and problem solving. Some working knowledge of elementary algebra is expected. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Scientific or graphing calculator strongly recommended.
MAT120 College Algebra
College Algebra - 3 Credits
This course provides a deeper understanding of the concepts of algebra including function applications, inequalities in two variables, matrix operations, linear programming, quadratic and polynomial applications, and solving rational and radical equations. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of two years of High School Algebra or the equivalent.
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Elements of Organization - 3 Credits
Students need a basic understanding of how organizations work in order to manage their personal and professional lives. This course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the foundations underlying all organizations (businesses, non-profit and governmental organizations) specifically as they relate to the nature of: management and leadership, economics both domestically and internationally, ethics, social responsibility, entrepreneurship, human resource management, marketing/advertising, e-commerce, information technology, accounting, investments, money and personal finances.
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Estate Administration and Probate Practice - 3 Credits
Students learn the role that wills, trusts and powers of attorney play in the management of personal assets.
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Prerequisite: LAW101.
Prerequisite: LAW101
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Further, students are introduced to the American Digest System, Shepard's and Computer-Assisted Legal Research.
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Prerequisite: LAW101.
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Legal Studies Internship - 3 Credits
Students learn how to apply knowledge gained from course work to the practical work of a law office. Students are required to meet 15 hours per semester in seminar meetings and to work in a law office setting, which could include law firms, corporate law departments, or government agencies, for 120 hours.
Prerequisites: LAW105, LAW201, LAW203, LAW205.
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Legal Writing - 3 Credits
Students learn the techniques of legal writing. Specific writing assignments include the case brief, motions, pleadings, discovery documents and written instruments. The course culminates in a Memorandum of Law and therefore attention is given to advanced legal research.
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A rough analysis of the comments across TopGear.com this year reveal that approximately 21% contain some variant of one plaintive plea: 'when exactly are you back on TV?' Well, the answer to that is next January, but in the meantime, here's some very good news for those missing their dose of new Top Gear.
This November, Mr Jeremy Clarkson and Mr James May will present their opinions on The Worst Car in the History of the Worldin a brand new, all exclusive Top Gear DVD. Everyone has an opinion on bad cars (and feel free to share yours below), but now it's time to hear the ones that (apparently) really count.
In this DVD special, Jeremy and James travel to the North of England to name and shame the most rubbish cars in the entire WORLD. It's a labour-intensive affair, filled with heated debates, giant cranes, James being locked in his own car boot and…Jeremy being tied to a tree.
But don't be fooled, it's not all about terrible cars – to appreciate the stinkers you have to revel in some good ones too – like the 4.5 litre Ferrari 458 Spider, Toyota's GT86 and the £340,000 Lexus LFA running shoulders with a Mercedes SLS AMG.
As they are up North, the boys invite The Stig's Yorkshire cousin to be a guest driver. Putting his whippet to one side he throws the BMW M5 round a gymkhana course before testing out a couple of Transatlantic challengers with Jeremy and James. Things, you won't be surprised to hear, don't go according to plan.
The debate about theThe Worst Car in the History of the Worldcontinues while the boys play a few rounds of golf. But that doesn't go according to plan either. They even put their own cars – past and present –into the reckoning. That ends badly too.
The rest of the time up North is spent arguing over the great and the awful from Peugeot, Ford, Mahindra, FSO, Alfa Romeo, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Citroen, Saab and many more.
There's also a special surprise fate in store for the car picked as the biggest loser…
Top Gear: The Worst Car in the History of the World will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital download on Monday 19th November 2012. It will also include a special augmented reality experience. We're not entirely sure what that is, but it sounds good, doesn't it?
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I do believe that Bryant has a lot of insufficiencies in the hardware side of the water and sewer department as well as Central Ark Water rate hikes. The Bryant rate hikes have been to keep pace with the needs for building a new tower and repairing pumps, etc. Bryant has doubled its population in the last 15 years. The old infrastructure just would not work for the current populace. So, the city has turned to Arkansas Natural Resources for funding (at least partially). In order to obtain funding, the rates have to be enough to pay back the notes. Is that not what I got from the council meeting, Adrian?


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2007: Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... finished ninth overall at the Jim Sheehan Classic (22:31) ... placed 35th at the Blue Devil Invitational (21:16) ... also ran at the Leopard Invitational (23:49), the Fordham Invitational (22:37) and the Murray Keatinge Invitational (21:18.30).
Before Holy Cross: Member of the cross country and track teams at Minnechaug Regional ... served as team captain in cross country as a senior ... two-time All-League selection in cross country ... helped lead both the indoor and outdoor track teams to Western Massachusetts championships ... received Most Improved honors in 2004 and Most Valuable Freshman honors in 2003 ... member of National Honor Society ... a National Merit Scholar.
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