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The Canadians, who had Vancouver Whitecaps FC striker Caleb Clarke as well as midfielders Bryce Alderson and Ben Fisk, travelled to Spain for the 10-day training camp, which included matches against USA, Azerbaijan and Scotland.
Clarke, Alderson and Fisk were in the side that stunned the United States 2-1 October 10 – with Clarke netting the match-winner - but Les Rouges were humbled 1-0 by Azerbaijan two days later.
Today's match with Scotland took place on the second last day of the camp, and Canada had their work cut out for them when they conceded a goal by Scotland captain Stuart Armstrong in just the seventh minute.
The Reds came close moments later when winger Alessandro Riggi's low cross into the penalty box flew by everyone and went out of play.
Around the midway point of the first half, defender Doneil Henry connected on a free kick but his header went wide.
Then in the 60th minute, Keven Aleman took a pass from Riggi but his weak shot from inside the penalty box was easily saved.
This sparked Scotland into action and they were able to clinch the win in the 90th minute through Tony Watt.
After the match, Fisk took to Twitter to focus on the positives of the training camp. "Another tough loss today but overall good camp," he wrote. "Great group of guys we've got. So excited to see what we can accomplish together."


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So far I'm not so impressed with 2008:
* I've been dumped!!
* 60 people were laid off in early January, including some very good friends of mine.
* My boss resigned, as did 2 people I also really like working with (is it me?)
...And now, while perusing the Eater blog today, I've learned that one of my favourite places in New York, Palacinka, closed its doors on Sunday due to yet another greedy bloody New York landlord hiking up the rent.
I realise there are people in the world with real problems, but I'm thoroughly peeved.
First DT:UT and now Palacinka.
I loved Palacinka. I didn't quite make my mark on Palacinka in the same way I literally did with DT:UT – it was the first time I'd had S'mores and I wasn't very adept at it and while talking and gesturing I managed to fling a flaming marshmallow across the room where it landed on a table and scorched it. Fortunately there weren't many witnesses – but I did very much enjoy hanging out there with friends and enjoying a café con leche and a delicious mushroom, mozzarella, potato and pesto crepe.
I'm so not impressed with the way things are heading in New York. If Barrio Chino turns out to be next I may seriously consider making the most of my European passport and my French A level and skedaddle off to Paris!!
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Genealogists are aware that the life expectancy has been increasing for years in most developed countries. Therefore, it is a bit of a shock to learn that the life expectancy of citizens in the United States has actually decreased recently. To be sure, it is a small decrease. However, ANY decrease is a cause for concern.
The news out of the federal government Thursday is disturbing: The overall U.S. death rate has increased for the first time in a decade, according to an analysis of the latest data. And that led to a drop in overall life expectancy for the first time since 1993, particularly among people younger than 65. On average, the overall life expectancy, for someone born in 2015, fell from 78.9 years to 78.8 years. The life expectancy for the average American man fell two-tenths of a year — from 76.5 to 76.3. For women, it dropped one-tenth — from 81.3 to 81.2 years.
Government analysts are awaiting more data before reaching any definitive conclusions. However, those analysts and most medical professionals are not surprised at the latest numbers. In fact, such numbers have been predicted for some time. The assumption is that the American lifestyle, especially the food we eat, is responsible. Again, that is an assumption. We will not know for sure until more study is performed over the next few years.
In addition, the epidemic of prescription opioid painkillers and heroin abuse is probably fueling the increase in unintentional injuries. The rise in drug abuse and suicide could be due to economic factors causing despair.
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Every now and then I get a little bit nervous,
that the best of all the years have gone by...
"You're too tall for me", I mumbled politely but she kept dancing with me anyway, leading every step of course. And then, in a moment of utter loneliness in the midst of a crowd I looked over my shoulder toward the eastern horizon and saw the moon rising over the hills of Bmalke. Ah, the moon, my Amar... Oh, the eclipse... damn! It's way past 8:24 but... relax, the show had merely begun. I was glad to have brought my camera along.
And I need you now tonight,
And I need you more than ever,
And if you only hold me tight
We'll be holding on forever,
And we'll only be making it right...
I managed to take a few pictures. The passage of earth in between the sun's rays and the moon lasted over two hours. Eventually the moon vanished completely from the night sky but not before going through an amazing color shift. The heart-shaped moon could've been a visual aberration caused by a minute jitter when my finger touched the shutter button but the photo was just perfect for the night. I only brought along a pocket sized tripod which forced me to shoot from less than ideal positions and angles but it was still a very unique experience. Happy Total Eclipse to all of you people out there, may you never have to watch it alone.
Once upon a time I was falling in love
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There's nothing I can do
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December 19, 2013
By Jamo Muhammad and Charlene Muhammad
Special to the NNPA from The Final Call
SAN JOSE, Calif. (FinalCall.com) — A diverse coalition of student organizations held a silent march and protest over alleged racist bullying of a Black 17-year-old San Jose State University student by his four White dorm mates.
The students also accused the university of a cover up to protect its image and fundraising, and said officials simply don't care about Black life at San Jose State.
"They wanted to keep it on the low. Just hush it up and move it to a different dorm," Gary Daniels, a spokesperson for In Solidarity, told The Final Call.
Students are demanding a thriving African American Studies Department, an African American Student Success Center, and zero tolerance for racial hatred and symbols.
They also want a letter from the associated student's president and the university provost in support of their suggestions and a commitment to improving the well-being of Black students at San Jose State.
Mohamed Qayoumi, university president, admitted failing students and promised administrators would listen more. Residence hall advisors will also receive more training, he said.
From August through October, Logan Beaschler, 18, Colin Warren, 18, Joseph Bomgardner, 19, and an unnamed White student who is a minor, allegedly abused a 17-year-old in their shared four bedroom dormitory suite.
According to the district attorney, they nicknamed the Black victim "Three-Fifths," referring to the vicious period in America's history when Blacks were counted as three-fifths of a human being. They called him "Fraction," decorated the suite with Nazi symbols, photographs of Adolf Hitler and wrote a racial epithet on a white board, prosecutors said.
They also tried to clamp a bicycle lock around the victim's neck but he fought back, according to the district attorney. Each has been charged with a misdemeanor hate crime and battery, and if convicted could serve one year maximum in county jail.
The district attorney has said the charges reflect their criminal conduct, not the degree of their racism.
But how could the DA separate racist hate from the crime given the circumstances? student protestors asked Nov. 25.
"These boys are on a suspension right now and their punishment in housing is to get moved to another room in a different dorm. Why? Probably to terrorize another student," Mr. Daniels told The Final Call.
Residence assistants are kicked out and lose $14,000 worth of housing if drunk, and students are kicked out of housing if they smoke marijuana, get caught drinking too much or have too many minor infractions, he noted.
"But these kids tortured this child, this young man for three months and the university knew about this," Mr. Daniels said.
The NAACP has called for filing of felony hate crime charges.
But there was also some friction between the NAACP and students, according to the protest leader. Mr. Daniels told The Final Call students were supposed to hold a joint press conference with the San Jose/Silicon Valley chapter of the NAACP Nov. 25 but students were shut out. The NAACP drafted a plan to move forward with the university, he said.
"It makes no sense how you can have a meeting about students and not have students in the room?" Mr. Daniels asked.
Students asked to speak at the press conference, but were denied, said the protest spokesperson. Students, with red and black masking tape across their mouths, had marched past the dorms to the press conference at the famous Tommie Smith-John Carlos 1968 Olympic Black Power protest statue. The two young athletes offered an unforgettable Black Power fist salute on the podium after winning medals.
According to students, the press conference had ended, and microphones shut off when demonstrators began to chant, "Let the students speak! Let the students speak!" Others shouted calmly, "Turn the mic on. Turn the mic on."
Alice Huffman, NAACP California president, directed the sound engineer to turn the mics on and then introduced Mr. Daniels, according to the student leader.
Final Call phone and e-mail requests to the NAACP for interviews about the student allegations and concerns, as well as the hate crime, went unanswered.
"With this issue in particular, it's just outrageous because we've been trying to let the university know that things were wrong. … Now it's a crisis. Now it's like a national hate crime and now they care, even though we were telling them this last semester," said Mr. Daniels.
Research by the Black Student coalition revealed the situation was a lot worse than they thought, he added. Black students had a graduation rate of less than 40 percent, he said.
Students said they didn't realize things were that bad.
But Denise Johnson felt things were horrible. She told The Final Call her son Gregory Johnson, Jr. was murdered at the Sigma Chi fraternity house on the campus five years ago. No one's been held accountable, she said. The university and a coroner ruled the death a suicide. They said her 6-foot-2, 220 pound 20-year-old son hung himself with a cord affixed to a ceiling water pipe, but she's 5-feet-6 and could touch the pipe, Mrs. Johnson said.
The problem is San Jose State's cancerous atmosphere of silence, she said.
"We really haven't raised our children to deal with this kind of thing. I know I didn't. … That's not a place for higher education that's a battlefield and it could cost them their lives. Not knowing could cost them their lives!" said Mrs. Johnson.


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FBI searches Wash. state apartment in ricin letter case
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Authorities in hazardous materials suits searched a downtown Spokane apartment Saturday, investigating the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin.
Few details have been released in the case, and no arrests have been made. Federal investigators have been searching for the person who sent the letters, which were postmarked Tuesday in Spokane.
The letters were addressed to the downtown post office and the adjacent federal building, but authorities have not released a potential motive. They also have not said whether the letters targeted anyone in particular.
Ricin is a highly toxic substance made from castor beans. As little as 500 micrograms, the size of the head of a pin, can kill an adult if inhaled or ingested.
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FBI agents, Spokane police and U.S. Postal Service inspectors descended on the three-story apartment building Saturday morning and the investigation continued into the afternoon.
FBI spokeswoman Ayn Sandalo Dietrich would not say whether agents were questioning anyone in connection with the case.
"We are not actively looking for a subject," Sandalo Dietrich said. "We are not asking the public's help in bringing someone in."
Despite the hazmat suits, officials said apartment residents were not at risk, and people were seen coming in and out of the brick building in the city's historic Browne's Addition neighborhood.
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The old QuickBattle system that was put in place for the Daily Tournaments had a few faults that we have tried to correct, notably the impossibility for certain players to find an adversary, and the fact that some players had to fight the same people over and over again. The new system that we have tried and tested was designed to overcome these problems, while maintaining the possibility for all players to participate fairly in the DTs, irrespective of the number of stars contained within their Decks.
Our criteria were as follows:
- A level zone that "recreates" the conditions of T1, adapted to a larger system (a 16-25 star zone) to give T1 aficionados the chance to play in the DTs;
- The chance to fight Decks containing the same amount of stars as the player's Deck + or – a minimum of 5 stars (see the table for more information), in order to increase players' fighting opportunities;
- Increased fairness within fights. For example, a player whose Deck contains 23 stars cannot challenge a player with a deck containing 32 stars.
In order to make things clearer for you, we have created a table that summarizes all the fighting opportunities available in this new QB system.
We very much hope that this updated system will meet with your approval. Happy gaming!
Note: Players entering DTs with a Deck of between 8 and 15 stars will be seen as having 16 stars, as far as the Matchmaking calculation is concerned, while those with a Deck of 41+ stars will be seen as having 40 stars.
Nuclearaleksa - Thursday 25/10/2012, 17:43
Imperator - ExtraordinarY KillerS
I think the update is great. Thanks.
mihalll7_UM - Thursday 25/10/2012, 20:13
Colossus - URBAN MADNESS
I can't seem to udenrdstand why player with 25* can still come up to some1 with 16*, but a minimum for 26* is 21* opponent, while maximum for both of them is +5 of their value
Either make it with strict level groups or +/- checking, don't mix the ideas
I hope it at least fixes the no opponent found or opponent chains like it is supposed to, I am really tired of seeing same face 5 or 6 times each DT
Bagadur - Friday 26/10/2012, 13:08
Colossus - Masters of Battle
Wow, it`s terrible. The best answer is 40* desk.
Just make the 25* format again.
UM_AaaBattery - Friday 26/10/2012, 22:27
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Thanks for the table. It will be helpful to send to players who ask questions about the match making in DTs.
Fun OK 6 9 - Sunday 28/10/2012, 22:46
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Dear admins:
Is it possible to update the "FAQ: Game Mode: Daily Tournaments" with this latest update of matchmaking rule?
Fun OK 6 9 - Sunday 28/10/2012, 22:48
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Dear admins:
Is it possible to update the FAQ on Daily Tournaments on this latest matchmaking rule?
TheDoomBug - Monday 29/10/2012, 03:18
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It would also be wise to be a bit more vocal about this. Spread the word to more players since a large number may not read the forums.
RedKrin_LOA - Wednesday 31/10/2012, 11:15
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Im not fan of the new system most often it seems to place me into matches where im under in pills by a good bit or over hardly ever do i have a strait up match anymore. Neither of these options make for much fun not fun to win from the seat of haveing that much of a better hand and not fun to lose that way.
While an upset when im under by 5 stars is great it feels good because its an odd thing to have happen most often its just a sure loss
JO3SHMO - Wednesday 31/10/2012, 21:37
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Just thought I'd mention that this change (I believe) actually happened maybe 5-6 days ago (can't remember exactly...). The English forum was just a little slow in getting the memo.
That being said, I believe we've all been playing under the new conditions for a few days now. So did anyone actually notice a difference? If you weren't told in this forum, would you have just kept on playing as normal? If so, then I don't understand the complaints.


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Dear Em,
I received your letter and was very glad to hear that you got the medals and pictures. We have just come in from an awful grind, hiking 10 miles. We had 210 rounds of ammunition, round abouts, rifles, haversacks, with mess kit and every thing that belong with it, and a canteen full of water. We past a battalion of Mich troops, and all they had on was round abouts, with 100 rounds of amunition and canteen, rifles. It was the hardest hike I have ever experienced in all my time in the Militia, and I don't think it will be the last nor any easier than we will get from now on. I told you that we dont sweat down here. Well you would think that we had all been swimming with all our cloths on. We went through sand, and it was so thick that I couldnt see one quarter of the company. You can imagine how we look, sweating so and all this dust settling on your face and hands. (All in the game) We all just flopped on reaching our tents. The day I was in town, I found that I had gained 10 pounds, but I bet I lost all that and then some this morning. Give my regards to Henry, Mary and all the rest. No I never have my washing done although I am at it all the time. I wish I could fill this postal up but I can't think of anything.
Dear Lena,
You all say its hot up there, well beleive me, this has been the worse day for heat that I have ever seen. I suppose it is the result of what they put us throug this morning. We all were beginning to think that we were getting along fine as far as the heat and drilling was conserned, but (oh my,) you would think to see us all now that we had just got here. Now you folks may be trying to dope out why I am sending so many postals. You see I bought 25 of them the last time I was in El Paso, and all I have to do is pull one out of my pocket and jolt down a few words, address it and that is all there is to it. I should be writing a letter now but I dont like to leave the tent, and these are all I have for writing material. There is all the paper and envelopes we want at the Y.M.C.A. but I am too hot and lazy to move from where I now am. I just got a postal from Mary Higgins and she wants to know why I dont answer her letter, so you see Im not writing all I should, although it seems as though every time I get a chance I am scribbling a letter or a card to some one. I am all tanned up (so they say) and I'm in the best of health. Im following out that saying that Pa have you send me on that post card. Cut me up a couple of slices of bread.
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I won't pretend for a minute that I have any deeper understanding for the Japanese or their culture than just about anyone on the planet.
Sure, I have a fair bit of anime...but chalk that up to the engaging characters and storylines. Anime may entertain me, may make me laugh and think, heck...even cry girlie-man tears...but watching it doesn't mean I understand Japan.
I have watched more than a few Japanese soap operas...entirely in Japanese...not understanding a word of dialog...but still being able to get the gist of the plots and characters and their motivations.
If I had the means to build a custom home from scratch...it would, without hesitation, be based heavily upon Japanese traditional home; architecturally and interior element designed.
I enjoy Japanese Pop music...even though it is difficult to find...my new iPod shuffle is filled with my meager collection.
Lavie and Alvis continue to gift me on special occasions with a new book in a Japanese theme, be it a novel, a cultural or sociological study book, or a travel guide.
With constant introspection, I think I may have hints of what draws me to admire and respect the Japanese and their culture. Granted, their way of life and history (like ours) is far from perfect and we both have darker moments and views that don't stand proud in the light of day. Really living life in Japan...particularly as a foreigner...can be warm and exciting and amazing and confusing and maddening and accelerated and funny and lonely and still.
I've never been to Japan. I would like to go one day with my girls. I'd like to find a more "backroads" type of tour that gets away from the modern "glass-and-cash" cities (though one night in Tokyo would be fun). A tour that looks more on the fields and smaller towns and temples and villages, the humble paths and moss overgrown stones and forests of bamboo. Maybe Hokkaido? Or a tour that would focus on the gardens and art and museums and architecture that breaths the soul of Japan.
Alas, in the meantime I must settle for my books, my movies, and the kind and brave friend-bloggers who live in Japan and share their adventures and first person perspectives...I'm taking notes you guys! Support and visit some of the best of these friends whom I have listed in my "Daily Life in Japan" sidebar section if you get a chance. You will probably find it a mix of the things old and new, bizarre and traditional that make Japan so fascinating to me.
One website where I seem to get a lot of cultural education and perspective from is the beautifully designed and maintained 今古ジャパン - Japan Now & Then blog. I've never met or contacted abuerginefluer who comes up with all this wonderful content. But she has an eye and sensitivity for the fusion of old and new Japan that I find is one with few peers.
Lavie and Alvis have always wanted to have kimonos. I'm not sure where they would go in them. It doesn't seem right to go to all the trouble to get nice kimonos and just stay in the house, but as good as our local Japanese restaurant is, I've yet to see anyone (local or otherwise) show up there in one...not even the Japanese owners.
While the kimono can still be seen on quite a few city streets in Japan and not get a second-look, from my limited views, it seems to be worn most frequently by older Japanese, by traditionalists and those showing historical Japanese cultures, by festival goers and for formal and special occasions.
Aoi Sakuraba (who appears in a particularly favorite manga series of Lavie's, Ai Yori Aoshi) almost always wears a traditional kimono and has taught us that it is a complicated garment to wear properly. However, we really didn't have a true understanding of just how complicated it was until reading a recent series of abuerginefluer's posts.
KIMONO BASICS: From Top to Bottom
KIMONO BASICS: The Finished Look
Seems like the men get of way easier than the ladies...although something about that arrangement doesn't seem to surprise me.
If you have enjoyed these, check out all of abuerginefluer's kimono related posts.
Take a moment to follow some of the links to the Japanese kimono dealers to get a real treat with the fabric patterns and designs. Even if you can't read a single character of Japanese, it is clear to see they are works of art.
(Credit: The blog post photo was taken by chez sugi.)
Sakura Watch
One of the images that appears over and over again in many Japanese anime, dramas, and movies is Sakura, or Cherry Blossoms.
The sakura are almost an internationally known symbol for the beauty and gracefulness of Japan.
Japanese media track the "sakura zensen" or Cherry Blossom Front" as it slowly sweeps its way northward across Japan. Parties, festivals and picnics by families and lovers abound under the delicate and ephemeral petals before they fall and disappear.
Right now, it is that time of year again.
Cherry Blossom Season, 2007 - Japan Now & Then
Sakura - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Japanese Cultural Exhibits
We are periodic attendees of some of the finest museums on the Gulf Coast. Both The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the entire Houston Museum District provide a wealth of cultural learning and experience for our family. I'm always on the hopeful watch that one day a Japanese exhibition will show up. Oh what a happy that that would be.
In the meantime...leave it to Japan Now & Then to provide me with an excellent virtual outlet for my pent up cultural longings.
Japan Now & Then: Tokyo Area Exhibitions, Spring 2007 (in process)
Japan Now & Then: Kansai Area Exhibitions, Spring 2007
While there is no way I could attend any of these in person, having the links to the choicest Japanese museum exhibitions is the next best thing. Some links have more on-line content than others, and those that are strictly in Japanese are a challenge to put into context--even with the best on-line web translators--but the images often tell the story on their own quite nicely.
Some highlights:
Oh for a bottle of sake, my girls in kimonos and a quilt spread out on a spring afternoon under the sakura....


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Osborne to headline NU Coaches Clinic
Nebraska Hall of Fame Coach and former Athletic Director Tom Osborne will be the headline speaker at the 2013 Nebraska Football Spring Coaches Clinic. Osborne retired as Nebraska's Athletic Director in January after five years in that role and guided Nebraska to three national championships in his legendary head coaching career from 1973 to 1997.
The three-day Nebraska Coaches Clinic will take place in Lincoln from March 28-30, and registration is now open by visiting bigredfootballschool.com or Huskers.com. In addition to Osborne's speech to the coaches in attendance, all members of the Nebraska coaching staff will address the group, along with six championship coaches from the high school and junior college ranks.
The event will be split between the Nebraska football facilities and the Cornhusker Marriott in downtown Lincoln. In addition to the outstanding lineup of speakers on the schedule, those in attendance will also have the opportunity to watch Husker practices on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
"We are fortunate to once again be able to offer a great group of speakers for our coaches' clinic, and I hope coaches from around the area take the opportunity to learn and share ideas," Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini said. "As part of our clinic each year, we try to bring in one of the great coaches in our profession, and this year it was a natural to have Coach Osborne as our headline speaker. His coaching record speaks for itself, but his impact on the game of football, this University and the state of Nebraska goes well beyond what happened on the field. I know everyone will appreciate the opportunity to hear from Coach Osborne."
Osborne posted a 255-49-3 record in his 25 seasons with Nebraska, leading the Huskers to national titles in 1994, 1995 and 1997, while also capturing 13 conference championships. Osborne was an eight-time conference coach of the year and the 1994 national coach of the year. Osborne began his time on the Nebraska staff as an assistant under Bob Devaney from 1962 to 1972. Osborne was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
In addition to his remarkable record on the field, Osborne also served for six years (2001-06) in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Nebraska's 3rd District. Osborne took over as Athletic Director in October of 2007 and served in that role until his retirement on Jan. 2, 2013. Osborne is also the co-founder of the Teammates Mentoring program.
The clinic will begin on Thursday, March 28 with an evening session with the Nebraska coaching staff at the Hawks Center and North Stadium. The Huskers' offensive staff, led by third-year coordinator Tim Beck will conduct positional breakdowns beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by John Papuchis and the defensive staff at 8 p.m.
Friday's lineup of speakers at the Cornhusker Marriott will begin with Iowa Western Community College Head Coach Scott Strohmeier, who led his team to the 2012 NJCAA national championship. Also on the Friday agenda before practice are Omaha Gross Coach and former Husker fullback Tim Johnk, McCook Head Coach Jeff Gross and Omaha North Head Coach Larry Martin. Following practice, Archbishop Rummel (La.) High School Coach Jay Roth will speak before Osborne caps the evening.
Saturday morning's pre-practice session in West Stadium will include Papuchis and Denton (Texas) Guyer Head Coach John Walsh. The clinic will conclude with Nebraska's Saturday practice.
Cost of the three-day clinic is $55 per person. For more information and a detailed schedule for the event, visit the 2013 Coaches Clinic link on the football home page of Huskers.com or contact the Nebraska football office at 402-472-3116.


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Democrats reportedly are excited about David Axelrod assuming responsibility for preparing Barack Obama for his next debate with Mitt Romney. Yeah, that's the ticket! With John Kerry now under the bus, the Democrats are concentrating on calling Romney a "liar"–that, supposedly, is how he made Obama look so foolish.
One of several problems with this strategy is that the Democrats can't cite any actual lies. (In lefty lexicon, a "liar" is someone who disagrees with the party line.) Obama's favorite example of a Romney "lie" is Mitt's denial that his tax plan includes a $5 trillion cut. But here it is Obama, not Romney, who is making things up. He simply ignores the second half of Romney's proposal, which involves limiting or eliminating deductions so that the tax base is broader, while marginal rates are lower. Somehow, this seems to be a concept that Democrats find hard to grasp.
So the Romney campaign has responded to Obama's serial misrepresentations with this ad, "$5 Trillion." Note that it features Obama's hapless deputy campaign manager, Stephanie Cutter, who admitted on television, as we noted a few days ago, that Obama's $5 trillion claim is false:


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MONTREAL - Sensing that Montrealers are fed up with the expensive and poor-quality work of suspect asphalt companies, the opposition Vision Montreal party says it's time the city considered producing its own asphalt to repair potholes and repave streets.
With Montreal's city council set to vote on Friday on whether to award contracts to fill potholes to companies that may have been named at the Charbonneau Commission, Vision Montreal leader Louise Harel wants the city to conduct a feasibility study on the cost and benefits of a city-owned asphalt production plant.
"All Montrealers feel that what is being used doesn't last," Harel said at a news conference at city hall. "We have to bring back the knowledge and expertise ... and have a better understanding of the market so we can get a fair price."
Part of the feasibility study would look at the cost of having blue-collar workers fill potholes instead of outside firms, she said. The idea of municipalities producing their own asphalt was raised in February when The Gazette's Linda Gyulai reported that the Union des municipalités du Québec had suggested that nothing stopped municipalities from getting together to produce their own asphalt.
Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum said the city will run out of asphalt on April 15 unless it signs a $5.2-million contract with seven companies, including at least three that have been named at the Charbonneau Commission into corruption in the construction industry.
The city administration asked Montrealers to vote in an online poll on whether city should award the contacts to potentially dubious firms or just not fill the potholes this spring.
The results of poll will be released soon, Applebaum said on Wednesday.
The city's executive committee voted at a special meeting last month to okay the contract, but city council said no. That is when Applebaum decided to poll Montrealers.
At least three of the seven companies that submitted bids have been named at the Charbonneau Commission. Allegations of wrongdoing have been raised in connection with Construction Louisbourg, Pavage Montréal Nord and DGL Construction.
Purchasing asphalt from out-of-town or out-of-province suppliers is problematic because the asphalt has to be warm when placed in the potholes, the city says.


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Soo Ho is a top class actor with a shining career. He debuted as a child actor, and at a very young age, he realized that in order to succeed, he must hide his true self behind a mask. He smiles in front of the cameras, but when alone at home, he's always depressed and gets nightmares. Geu Rim is a young, passionate assistant writer for a radio show. She is a woman with initiative and drive. Positive mindset and tenacity are her forte. One day, she gets asked to be the main writer for a radio show, but there is one condition. She must cast Soo Ho as the DJ for the show. Although she had a feeling from the start that it wouldn't be an easy task, it turns out to be quite difficult. For Geu Rim whose dream since childhood was writing for her own radio show, she must capture this opportunity. Their story begins by Geu Rim meeting the top celebrity, Soo Ho.
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14-year-old Guan impresses Woods without hitting a shot
The world's best players are marveling at Guan Tianling, the 14-year-old from China who will be the youngest to ever play in the Masters this week, and the youngest player at any major in 148 years.
Augusta: At 14, Tiger Woods was running cross-country and trying to stay on top of his homework. Adam Scott was psyched to finish second against a field of 17-year-olds. Rory McIlroy had thoughts of playing in the Masters, but it was the European Young Masters.
The world's best players are marveling at Guan Tianling, the 14-year-old from China who will be the youngest to ever play in the Masters this week, and the youngest player at any major in 148 years.
"I mean, this kid can't play high school golf. He's not in high school yet," Woods said Tuesday.
Guan's presence isn't an expansion of Augusta National's Junior Pass program, which allows kids 8 to 16 to tag along to the Masters for free with an adult. He earned his spot here by winning the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship last fall, a tournament he led wire to wire.
He also shot a 70 in the second round of the Australian Open last December, and he impressed Woods with his poise when they played a practice round Monday.
"He's so consistent," Woods said. "He was hitting a lot of hybrids into the holes yesterday, hitting them spot-on, right on the numbers. He knew what he was doing, he knew the spots he had to land the ball and to be able to pull it off. Good scouting, good prep, but also even better execution.
"For a 14-year-old to be able to come out here and handle himself the way he's done is just unbelievable."
Augusta is notoriously rough on first-timers; no rookie has won since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979, and the best finish for an amateur is runner-up. So just imagine arriving here as a teen-ager, rubbing shoulders with players you've looked up to for years at one of the most famous courses in all of golf.
"I don't know how I would have been able to handle the enormity of the situation as a 14-year-old mentally," Scott said. "Obviously he can play very, very good golf at 14 — better than most. But I just don't know how you handle the pressure and the nerves at that age. I can't think back to how I would have done that."
At that age, Scott was simply thrilled with his second-place finish at the Queensland Juniors.
"That ... was a big deal, because I was playing against 17-year-olds," Scott said. "So that was a big step for me."
McIlroy and Woods were golf prodigies. But even they couldn't fathom playing Augusta National at Guan's age.
"I was having breakfast with my dad and coach this morning and I was just like, '14 years old and playing in the Masters,'" McIlroy said. "I think I played my first Masters when I was 19."
But, having spent some time with Guan, Woods said he thinks the teen-ager has the right approach.
"He's just taking it all in," Woods said. "He's going to learn and become so much better because of this experience, and he's certainly going to grow as a player and as a person."
Good thing, because has a lot of golf left.
"You're playing in the Masters at 14. He could potentially play, I don't know, 60 Masters," McIlroy said. "What's this, the 77th? So he could actually double it nearly."
LEFTY'S RUST: Phil Mickelson is worried about rust.
A quirk in the PGA Tour schedule left Lefty idle last week, and he's feeling some angst about playing the Masters after a layoff.
"I love this tournament so much, and I'm nervous because I haven't been in competition ... it will be 10, 11 days, I guess, as opposed to three," the three-time Masters champion said. "That's what I'm nervous about, just those first opening five or six holes, being mentally tuned in. That's what I care about.
"Because I'm aware of it, I'm going to work hard on it to make sure that I am," he added. "But it's always a challenge those first five or six holes when you haven't been in competition to be really mentally focused and sharp."
Mickelson traditionally plays the Houston Open the week before the Masters so he arrives at Augusta National in prime competition form. But Houston swapped dates with the Texas Open because the San Antonio tournament can't end on Easter Sunday. Conditions at the Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio have been tight and windy in recent years — the exact opposite of the set-up Mickelson likes when he's preparing for the Masters.
So he came to Augusta National on Friday instead, and spent the weekend around the green and working on shots he knows he'll need.
"I had some great days here," he said. "The course is very close to tournament setup, so I'm hopeful that I'll get off to a good start and take that preparation and shoot a low score. But I am a little bit nervous."
ON THE BAG: This will be a working vacation for Caroline Wozniacki.
The tennis star accompanied boyfriend Rory McIlroy to this year's Masters — "Road trip to Augusta started!" she said Sunday on Twitter — and McIlroy said Wozniacki will caddie for him in Wednesday's Par 3 Tournament.
"Yes, Caroline will be on the bag tomorrow," he said Tuesday.
The Par 3 is one of the Masters' most endearing traditions, a light-hearted event for fans and players alike. Many players have their kids — or grandkids, in some cases — caddie for them, and there are few things more adorable than watching youngsters roam the greens in Augusta National's traditional white coveralls or proudly tote carry-bags.
Bubba Watson's son, Caleb, isn't even old enough to walk yet, let alone carry a golf bag. But the defending Masters champion said the 1-year-old will still be his caddie for the Par 3.
Or maybe it will be the other way around.
"We'll be carrying him," Watson said. "So I guess we'll be caddying him."
ROOKIE MISTAKE: Cheyenne Woods knew from a young age she wanted to be a golfer. Good thing she didn't want to be an arborist.
Tiger Woods' niece mistakenly referred to the stately trees that grace the entrance to Augusta National as oaks in a post on the Back9Network.
"Magnolia Lane was just how I had imagined it from pictures and television," wrote Woods, who is chronicling her first trip to Augusta National. "The large oak trees lining and hanging over the road as it leads to the clubhouse is an image so unique to Augusta National."
The trees, of course, are magnolias. Hence the name, "Magnolia Lane."
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Hero Cup 2020: Shubhankar Sharma bows out; Sebastian Garcia Rodriguez, Sam Horsfield share halfway lead on European Tour
Shubhankar Sharma, who shot 73 in the first round, seemed to have put himself way off the cut line with three bogeys on the trot around the turn as he dropped shots on ninth, 10th and 11th holes at which point he was four-over for the tournament.
Hero Open 2020: Sam Horsfield takes 1-shot lead into final round of Birmingham tournament
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Police: Canadian woman nabbed sneaking into Harry's polo match
Police said a Canadian woman was caught Wednesday trying to sneak into Prince Harry's charity fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club.
Wen Qi, a 36-year-old from Toronto, was arrested when officers found her trespassing on private property near the Conyers Farms grounds.
Qi had been put on a watch list of potential trespassers at the request of a security agency, said police spokesman Lt. Kraig Gray.
Though it's common for officers to have so-called "be on the lookout" lists for events like Wednesday's, police did not elaborate on why Qi was on it.
The polo match drew an invitation-only crowd of about 400 people, including high-profile fashion industry and entertainment figures, as well as lucky Greenwich residents and a phalanx of reporters. The event raised more than $1 million for Harry's charitable organization, Sentebale, which benefits children in the impoverished African country of Lesotho. It culminated the prince's weeklong visit to the United States.
Security was so tight at the event that First Selectman Peter Tesei, who brought a Greenwich flag for Harry, could not deliver the gift in person.
"You couldn't just go up to his table and say, `Hey, how you doing?' " Tesei said.
Tesei wound up giving the flag to an assistant of Peter Brant, the Greenwich Polo Club owner.
"I thought (Harry) would get a kick out of the seal," Tesei added, referring to the image of Gen. Israel Putnam fleeing from the British on horseback.
A message seeking comment from Brant was left with a spokeswoman for the organization.
Qi, who was charged with third-degree criminal trespassing, was held on $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear May 22 in state Superior Court in Stamford.
The Associated Press contributed to this report


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Using Word Storms to Explore Vocabulary and Encourage Critical Thinking
|3 – 5
|Lesson Plan Type
|Recurring Lesson
|Estimated Time
|Seven 60-minute sessions
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Tampa, Florida
During this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of working dogs and how they help society. Students read a variety of texts, learn relevant vocabulary, participate in purposeful writing, and are encouraged to share their perspectives. An inquiry model called POWER is used, in addition to a vocabulary strategy called Word Storms, which is designed to help students speak and write critically about the texts they read. Most of the resources for the lesson are found online.
Sample Word Storm Page: This printout helps students understand how to use the Word Storm process to learn new words.
Ellery, V. (2005). Creating strategic readers: Techniques for developing competency in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
The following sequence of scaffolded learning adapted from this book is used in this lesson:
- Reading aloud and modeled writing: Using an interactive read-aloud, the teacher familiarizes students with specific vocabulary and models reading behaviors of fluent readers through think-aloud demonstrations. The teacher then demonstrates speaking/reading/writing connections through modeled writing.
- Shared reading and writing: The teacher and students interact with the text. A systematic schedule of word work is important during this time.
- Guided reading and writing: Students work in small groups to read and write, reinforcing and practicing the previous strategies and techniques.
- Independent reading and writing: Students spend time doing real and relevant reading and writing, which allows them to make connections and explore meaning.
Heffernan, L. (2004). Critical literacy and writer's workshop: Bringing purpose and passion to student writing. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Klemp, R.M. (2000). Word Storm: Connecting vocabulary to the student's database. In T.V. Rasinski, N.D. Padak, B.W. Church, G. Fawcett, J. Hendershot, J.M. Henry, et al. (Eds.), Teaching word recognition, spelling, and vocabulary: Strategies from The Reading Teacher (pp. 6162). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.


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For his years of service and devotion to USF and to the entire Tampa Bay region, John Curran, MD, was presented with USF's Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Curran, who is professor of pediatrics, associate vice president for Faculty and Academic Affairs at USF Health, and senior executive associate dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, is a charter member of the College of Medicine faculty (1972) and the founding neonatologist at Tampa General Hospital.
Dr. Curran was nominated by Patty Emmanuel, MD, professor and chair of the USF Department of Pediatrics and received the award in November.
The USF Distinguished Service Award is one of the university's highest honors given in recognition of many years of outstanding service to USF. The award is conferred by USF on faculty who have distinguished themselves through services they have provided without personal gain on behalf of the University, and that have contributed significantly to the welfare of their profession, USF or the community.
In her nomination letter for Dr. Curran, Dr. Emmanuel wrote:
"During this exemplary career Dr. Curran expanded his service beyond the university to include local, regional and national service. Indeed, his activities as an advocate for child health care have had a significant and direct impact on the care of children. But his service to the Tampa Bay community has served more than just children, he has always been a staunch advocate for the un- and underinsured of our region. He was instrumental in implementing the Hillsborough County half cents sales tax and the development of a County Health Care Board which provides primary and specialty care to hundreds perhaps thousands of working poor each year. This is probably one of his most enduring legacies."
Dr. Curran has taken active and leadership roles in countless organizations including the Society of Air Force Flight Surgeons (he is a Member Emeritus), Florida Medical Association, American Medical Association, Florida Society of Neonatal-Perinatologists, Hillsborough County Healthy Start, Inc., American Lung Association of Gulf Coast Florida, President, American Lung Association of Florida, the Tri Agency Council (American Heart Association of Florida, American Lung Association of Florida, and American Cancer Society, Florida Affiliate), March of Dimes, and Florida Department of Health.
Dr. Curran's leadership has been recognized with the Abraham Jacobi Award of the American Medical Association, a Lifetime Healthcare Hero Award in the Tampa Bay Region, and the March of Dimes Lawton Chiles Perinatal Award, among many other awards.
He is medical director for regional Children's Medical Services programs for children with special health care needs. He is chair of the District X American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization of 60,000 pediatricians representing Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Puerto Rico.


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Sister Cities
Sister Cities International
Founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sister Cities International (SCI) is the national, nonprofit, volunteer membership organization representing the sister cities programs of more than 1,100 U.S. cities and their 2,000 partners in over 120 countries worldwide. As the premier organization for citizen diplomacy in the U.S., SCI leads the national movement for local community development and volunteer action in the global arena. SCI motivates and empowers municipal officials, volunteers, and youth to conduce long-term programs of mutual benefit and interest with their sister city counterparts abroad.
Sister Cities Mission Statement
Sister Cities International (SCI) is a non-profit citizen diplomacy network creating and strengthening partnerships between U.S. and international communities in an effort to increase global cooperation at the municipal level, to promote cultural understanding and to stimulate economic development. SCI leads the movement for local community development and volunteer action, by motivating and empowering private citizens, municipal officials and business leaders to conduct long-term programs of mutual benefit.
Goals of Sister Cities International
- Develop municipal partnerships between U.S. cities, counties, states and similar jurisdictions in other nations
- Provide opportunities for city officials and citizens to experience and explore other cultures through long-term community partnerships
- Create an atmosphere in which economic and community development can be implemented and strengthened
- Stimulate environments through which communities will creatively learn, work and solve problems together through reciprocal cultural, educational, municipal, business, professional and technical exchanges and projects
- Collaborate with organizations in the United States and other countries which share similar goals
Our Sister Cities:


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DC Super Heroes Batman Hologram Goggles
- Suitable for children aged up to 14 years-old
- Fun Batman logo hologram lenses that don't distort their vision
- UV360 sun protection and Anti-Fog
- Soft-Seal hypo-allergenic frame moulds to the contours of the face for a light and comfortable fit
- Quick adjust strap system easy for kids to use
UK Next Working Day- £4.95 (Order before 2.30pm, Mon-Fri)
- Please note, orders placed after 2.30pm will be processed the next working day (Mon-Fri). If an order is placed before 2.30pm on a Friday, you will receive your item/s on the following working day (Mon). Likewise, if you order after 2.30pm on a Friday, you should receive your order on Tuesday.
UK Standard Delivery- £2.95 (2-3 Working days, Mon-Fri)
- Receive this option for FREE when spending over £40.
We want you to be totally satisfied with anything that you purchase from the Zoggs website. Therefore, if for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you can return it to us in its original condition within 30 days of the date of receipt for a full refund of the product. You will receive a returns slip in your parcel.
We will be extending our returns period to 90 days during the Covid-19 lockdown period for all purchases made from 1st March 2020, simply follow our standard returns procedure. For purchases made prior to 1st March, but where your ability to return the product was affected by Covid-19, please email firstname.lastname@example.com for authorisation to return the order. We will be reviewing the adjusted returns parameters on a regular basis and will extend the 90 days if the Covid-19 lockdown lasts for an extended period and continues to affect your ability to return products to us. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to drop us an email, we're here to support you during these difficult times.
We are happy to offer a refund on all swimwear items providing they are returned within 30 days unworn, in saleable condition, with any tags and swing tickets still attached and the original hygiene strip, where applicable, intact. Please ensure that all swimwear items are tried on over your own underwear as we will not accept returns on items that have been worn or soiled. If you wish to return two separate orders, please do so individually using the relevant returns label.
We are not currently able to offer exchanges on our products, if you would like a different size please return your item for a refund and repurchase the new size.
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Nobody does entertainment like us, with an array of Free and ticketed events.
Live bands for Major Events and Monthly Tribute Shows – FREE ENTRY
Relax with friends, have a meal and a punt in our casual bar. Open 7 days a week.
Did I hear you want big name acts, well look no further as we have them!
Keep your kids in the loop and sign up today for our Kids Club.
Roll up on a Thursday night and join the fun of the Poker Competition.
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Hotel Terms and Conditions
*All bookings must be confirmed with a credit card.
*A minimum bond of $150 is taken by a pre-authorisation from a credit card of the person staying in the hotel for every room that is booked. This is to cover for minibar and any other incidentals.
*Guests need to have a credit card for a pre authorisation of the $150 bond plus the room rate and photo ID to be able to stay in the hotel.
*We accept Visa, Mastercard, Diners, AMEX and EFTPOS. We do accept cheque if we receive the cheque at least 7 days prior to stay.
*Management will make every attempt to book package components at the times requested, it may be necessary to schedule request for alternate times.
Check in is from 2pm. Please advise us 24 hours in advance if you will be arriving after 9pm. To check in prior to 2pm please be advised there may be a charge, and it will only be granted dependant on availability.
*Check out is 10am. Later times may be organised on day prior to check out, dependant on availability and there may be a charge.
*It is the responsibility of guests to ensure the property Tabcorp Park is left in a clean, tidy acceptable state of repair, with all dishes washed and put away. Credit card details are kept with your reservation and management will automatically debit any amounts outstanding for:- mini bar, extra charges for cleaning, more guest staying, extra bedrooms/bedding being used, purchases or charges incurred for damage, theft, or loss. Extra cleaning charges will be incurred for confetti or similar.
*The property is situated in a quiet area and in the interests of your neighbours; your booking is accepted on the express condition that there is no disturbance after 10pm. No parties to be held on the property and there shall only be the guests whose names are on the registration form in the room from 11:30pm.
*It is the guests' responsibility to read all terms and conditions of their booking.
*If any key, lock, security device or other goods belonging to Tabcorp Park is lost, payment to repair/replace the item is the responsibility of the guest. Management will debit the credit card that was given to initially secure the booking.
*On check in all guests paying for accommodation will be required to provide proof of identity for security reasons. e.g drivers licence, passport in addition to a pre authorisation conducted on the guests credit card.
*Hotel rooms and all areas of the venue are non-smoking, including vaping. A re-sanitisation fee of $250 will be charged to the signatory of the room if smoking has occurred in the room. Designated smoking areas are available at the front of the main hotel entrance and on the balcony at the end of the corridor on Level One next to room 128.
Cancellation Policy
Applies with confirmation of reservation
*Reservations cancelled less than 24 hours prior to check in or a "no show" will result in full payment of the first night's accommodation being debited to the credit card given at time of reservation.
*During peak periods cancellations or postponements at any time in advance will result in the full amount payable being debited to the credit card given at time of reservation Subject to the owner being able to re-book the period concerned, administration fee applies.
*Reservations made as a result of a prize/donation cannot be postponed for another date. Cancellation will result in loss of eligibility and will attract a 50% administration fee of the full value of the prize/donation. Additional components the above policies apply.
*Reservations made through a booking agency will upon cancellation attract said booking agencies administration fee in addition to Tabcorp Park fees & charges.
Damaged or Missing Property
In the event that any property is damaged maliciously, or beyond normal wear and tear, or in the event that property belonging to Tabcorp Park is lost or taken during the course of booking, management reserves the right to charge the reasonable cost for repair or replacement of that property to the guest, and in that regard, the guest acknowledges that the charge may be debited from the credit card or charge facility used for payment of the booking.
Lost property is held for a term of 30 days. It is the responsibility of the guest to contact Tabcorp Park management to claim lost property. On request lost property will be returned COD via Australia Post.
Package Component/ Voucher /Gift Certificate Policy
*Package Components/Vouchers are subject to availability and must be redeemed with completion of a stay prior to expiry date.
*Package Components/Vouchers are not redeemable at Christmas, New Years, Easter and Public Holidays or Special Event Race Days.
*Package components/vouchers are quoted in Australian dollars.
*Only original package components/vouchers signed and validated can be redeemed.
*If cancellation occurs no refund or credit will be given.
*Validity of package components/vouchers cannot be extended.
*Package component/vouchers will not be issued until full payment is received.
*In the event that the product or service named in the package component/voucher is no longer available in the same format or at all, management reserves the right to substitute the product or service for a similar product or service to the same value as the original voucher.
*Tabcorp Park accepts no responsibility for personal injuries/accidents, or loss of belongings, while using the services of a third party.
*Gift certificate expiry date cannot be extended under any circumstances. Refunds will not be given. It is the responsibility of the recipient to book well in advance to secure the reservation prior to expiry date.
Tabcorp Park Privacy Policy
At Tabcorp Park we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personally identifiable information.
From time to time Tabcorp Park is required to collect, hold, use and/or disclose personal information relating to individuals (including, but not limited to, its customers, contractors, suppliers and employees) in the performance of our business activities.
This document sets out the Tabcorp Park's policy in relation to the protection of personal information, as under the Privacy Act 1998 (Cth) the ("Act") and the Australian Privacy Principles ("APP"). The APPs regulate the handling of personal information.
What is personal information?
Personal information means information or an opinion (including information or an opinion forming part of a database), whether true or not, and whether recorded in a material form or not, about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained, from the information or opinion.
This policy does not apply to the collection, holding, use or disclosure of personal information that is an employee record. An employee record is a record of personal information relating to the employment of an employee. Examples may include health information and information about the engagement, training, disciplining, resignation, termination, terms and conditions of employment of the employee.
Collecting information
Tabcorp Park will only collect personal information that is necessary to provide the relevant service. Tabcorp Park will collect personal information only with your knowledge and with your permission. The type of information that the Tabcorp Park collects and holds may depend on your relationship with the Tabcorp Park. For example, if you are a customer we may collect and hold information including your name, address, email address, contact telephone number, gender and age. If you are a supplier, we may collect and hold information including your name, address, email address, contact telephone number, business records, billing information, information goods and services supplied by you.
Sensitive information
Tabcorp Park will only collect sensitive information where you consent to the collection of the information and the information is reasonably necessary for one or more of the Tabcorp Park's functions or activities. Sensitive information includes, but is not limited to, information or an opinion about racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious and philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union, sexual preferences, criminal record, health information or genetic information.
How Tabcorp Park collects and holds personal information
Tabcorp Park will only collect personal information by lawful and fair means. We will
collect personal information directly from you if it is reasonable or practicable to do
Personal information may be collected in a number of ways, including without
through application forms;
by email or other written mechanisms;
over a telephone call;
in person;
through transactions;
through our website;
through surveillance camera;
by technology that is used to support communications between us;
o through publically available information sources (which may include
telephone directories, the internet and social media sites);
o direct marketing database providers;
When Tabcorp Park collects personal information about you through publicly
available information sources, it will manage such information in accordance with the
At or before the time or, if it is not reasonably practicable, as soon as practicable
after, Tabcorp Park collects personal information, Tabcorp Park must take such
steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to either notify you or otherwise ensure
that you are made aware of the following:
the identity and contact details of Tabcorp Park;
that Tabcorp Park has collected personal information from someone other than you or if you are unaware that such information has been collected;
that collection of personal information is required by Australian law, if it is;
the purpose for which Tabcorp Park collects the personal information;
the consequences if Tabcorp Park does not collect some or all of the personal information;
any other third party to which Tabcorp Park may disclose the personal information;
Tabcorp Park's privacy policy contains information about how you may access and seek correction of personal information held by Tabcorp Park and how you may complain about a breach of the APPs; and
whether Tabcorp Park is likely to disclose personal information to overseas recipients, and the countries in which those recipients are likely to be located. Unsolicited personal information is personal information that Tabcorp Park receives which it did not solicit. Unless Tabcorp Park determines that it could have collected the personal information in line with the APPs or the information is contained within a Commonwealth record, it will destroy the information to ensure it is de-identified.
Use & Disclosure
Tabcorp Park will not use or disclose any information about you for any purpose, other than the purpose for which it was collected unless – You have consented otherwise; or Disclosure is for a related purpose; or As otherwise permitted under the Privacy Act or required under law. Tabcorp Park may disclose your personal information to a related party such as Harness Racing Victoria or third parties authorised to carry out functions on behalf of Tabcorp Park if necessary. Before Tabcorp Park discloses personal information about you to a third party, we will take steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to ensure that the third party does not breach the APPs in relation to the information. As part of our commitment to keep you informed, we may mail, e-mail, telephone, or contact you by other means to notify you of new Tabcorp Park events or upcoming special offers or other relevant information that may be of interest to you. We always offer you the option to decline any or all of these communications by following the directions included in our e-mails or other communications, or by contacting Tabcorp Park directly. Tabcorp Park will not sell your information from its database to other companies or organisations.
Cross-border disclosure of personal information:
Tabcorp Park is unlikely to disclose personal information to overseas recipients.
Should Tabcorp Park discloses personal information about you to an overseas recipient, we will take steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to ensure that the overseas recipient does not breach the APPs in relation to the information. Tabcorp Park may also collect non-personally identifiable information about you, such as your use of our web site, communication preferences, travel habits, aggregated data relative to your stays, and responses to promotional offers and surveys.
Wherever practical and lawful to do so, Tabcorp Park will allow you to remain anonymous when entering transactions with Tabcorp Park.
However, in some cases if you do not provide Tabcorp Park with your personal information when requested, we may not be able to respond to your request or provide you with the goods or services that you are requesting. For example, not providing a name will prevent the processing of reservations.
Access and Correction to your Personal Information
Tabcorp Park will, upon reasonable request, provide you with access to your personal information, subject to some exceptions allowed by law. We will also take reasonable steps to correct personal information that may be inaccurate, out of date, in complete, irrelevant or misleading.
If Tabcorp Park has previously supplied personal information to a third party and you request us to notify the third party of the correction, we will take such steps as are reasonable to give that notification unless impracticable or unlawful to do so. If you would like to view and or correct your personal information, please forward a written request to Privacy Officer C/ PO Box 184 Moonee Ponds VIC 3039. We will respond to your request within a reasonable period. You may be requested to provide identification to verify your identify prior to viewing your personal information. If Tabcorp Park denies you access or refuses to correct your personal information, we will give written notice detailing the reasons for the refusal and the mechanisms available to you should you wish to make a complaint.
Storage and security of your personal information
Tabcorp Park will take reasonable steps to keep secure any information held about you, and to keep this information accurate, complete and up to date. We will only store your personal information for as long as necessary for any purpose for which the information may be used or disclosed under the APPs or as required by law.
Reasonable steps will be taken as are possible in the circumstances to protect the personal information from misuse, interference, loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
If the Tabcorp Park holds personal information, it no longer needs the information for any purpose for which the information may be used or disclosed, the information is not contained in any Commonwealth record and Tabcorp Park is not required by law to retain the information, it will take such steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to destroy the information or to ensure it is de-identified.
Your Privacy on the Internet
Cookies are pieces of information that a web site transfers to your computer's hard disk for record keeping purposes. The cookies simply operate as a unique identifier, which helps Tabcorp Park know what our customers find interesting and useful on our web site. Data collected from web site use does not identify the user, allowing you to remain anonymous. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies; however, if you do not wish to receive any cookies you may set your browser to refuse them. In some instances this will mean that you will not be able to take full advantage of parts of the web site.
Tabcorp Park will not send you 'spam' without your consent. If you are receiving promotional information from Tabcorp Park and do not wish to receive this information any longer, you may remove your name form our list by visiting the website and following the instructions on how to withdraw your information from that site or by emailing email@example.com requesting to be removed from our mailing list. Tabcorp Park recognizes the importance of information security, and is constantly reviewing and enhancing our technical, physical, and logical security rules and procedures. Tabcorp Park website and servers have security measures in place to help protect your personally identifiable information against loss, misuse, and alteration while under our control.
Tabcorp Park provides links to other web sites outside of our network. These links may not be under the control of Tabcorp Park and Tabcorp Park is not responsible for the conduct of organisations linked to our web site.
Problems or Questions
If you have any queries relating to our Privacy Policy or have a problem or complaint. Please contact our Privacy Officer on 8378 0200.
You have a right to complain about our handling of your personal information if you believe we have breached the APPs.
If you wish to make such a complaint you should first contact the Privacy Officer in writing. If you are unhappy with our response to your complaint, you may refer your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.