text:
Publication: The Day
Groton - A consultant outlined a master plan this week that would create an athletic complex on the Merritt property off Route 1, including four regulation-sized fields, rest rooms, a playground and concessions at a cost of $7.37 million.
The Town Council received the preliminary plan on Tuesday but did not take action. Councilors are expected to discuss the report more in the future.
The master plan calls for one artificial turf field and three natural turf fields, but it offered two less-expensive options: Replacing the artificial turf field with grass for a total project cost of $6.2 million, or eliminating one of the fields entirely for a total cost of $5.6 million.
Cars would access the complex from Route 1, near the highest point at the crest of the hill on Fort Hill Road, to allow for the best line of sight.
The Representative Town Meeting provided money for a plan during the last fiscal year, to try to deal with the shortage of playing fields for high school and other sports.
Chad Frost, of Kent + Frost Landscape Architecture in Mystic, told the Town Council Tuesday that Groton does not have enough rectangular fields, and teams are using semi-private fields and other fields that aren't suitable for sports because surfaces are uneven and compact.
Most injuries to players occur with ground contact, and there should be some give in the turf when someone falls, to avoid injuries such as ligament tears, Frost said.
Saying open grass is the same as a playing field is "kind of like saying a pond is equal to a swimming pool," he said.
Fields in good shape are also being overused, which will lead to a rise in maintenance costs, he said.
"Fields can only be used so much, especially grass fields," Frost said. "They need rest."
Councilors said they see the need but are concerned by the cost.
"There's certainly a need for fields in this town," Councilor Bruce Flax said. "The question is, how do you substantiate to the taxpayers that there's a benefit to the cost that they'd be paying?"
Frost said the athletic complex could bring in money. It could be used to host tournaments with up to 56 teams, and families that travel more than an hour to a tournament typically stay in the local area, he said. They spend $985 per visit, according to an economic study cited in the report.
"It's real money and it has real impact," Frost said. Groton also has the advantage of having a known tourist destination in Mystic, so families may opt to turn a tournament visit into a short vacation.
"There is a direct cost to taxpayers, and it is not cheap," Frost said. "But there is also a direct benefit to the entire community."
With the current supply of fields, more than 2,100 players are using nine town fields, 14 school fields and 12 semi-private fields, the report says.
The greatest need is for more multiuse, rectangular fields, where demand exceeds capacity by 117 hours per week, the report says.
Twitter: @DStraszheim
Tri-Town iPad mini ContestEnter for a chance to win an iPad mini
Flat StanleySubmit your Flat Stanley photos for a chance to win!
40 Under Forty 2014Nominate a deserving professional in our region for recognition in our special section.
Connecticut Family Magazine Fall 2014Tell us your favorite children's books, board games, and more. You might be featured in an upcoming issue.
Pro FootballPredict pro football winners each week for a chance at local and national prizes, including a trip to Hawaii.
Photo Calendar ContestSubmit your photos for Southeastern Connecticut for our very popular annual calendar.
Freaky FridaysEnter now! We're giving out 13 trick-or-treat bags full of goodies every Friday from Sept. 26 through Oct. 17.
The countdown has started. Southeast Connecticut children head back to school this week. Are you ready?
No current items found


text:
Nutrients and Food: Michael Pollan in the Times Magazine
Let's summarize Michael Pollan's most recent essay, appearing in last weekend's NY Times Magazine: Forget about the nutrients - focus on the food.
This essay, like all of Pollan's work, is truly worth the read. He traces the development of "nutritionism" - a peculiarly Western and American way of looking at food, arguing that it severs the table from its cultural and ecological ties, offering instead a reductionistic plan for eating that emphasizes "essential nutrients."
The problem? Science doesn't know everything - not even close.
As Pollan says, nutrition scientists have barely begun to unravel the incredibly complex web of connections and interdependences between foods. Eat a steak with coffee, he says, and the coffee inhibits the intake of iron. Eat a banana, eat some cheese, eat an apple - what you eat it with, depending on your blood chemistry, your age, your genetic makeup - there's millions of variables that can affect how it affects your body.
And yet the way we eat in American has been profoundly affected by this kind of nutritionism, leading, Pollan believes, to valuing nutrients out of context over a more holistic and intuitive way of eating. This leads to bizarre health claims in the supermarkets, with sugary, preservative-filled granola bars getting cheerful healthy stickers and the simple foods sitting neglected in the produce department.
One other emphasis of this piece is the idea that sugar is getting "mainlined" into the American bloodstream. As whole foods are more refined and processed, and people turn more and more to convenience packages and fast food, these delicious and easy-to-digest foods are getting sugar into our bloodstreams in a way that can shock people from other cultures. Pollan says that perhaps we will adjust to this by evolution, eventually, but for now we are dealing with diabetes on a massive scale because our bodies are simply not built to handle this much sugar.
In the end, Pollan's results are what we are hearing all the time: Plant a garden. Eat whole foods. Eat less sugar. Eat less processed foods. Eat less, period. And yet perhaps we need to hear them even more, to balance out the huge emphasis of advertising shouting at us every day that these "fake foods" are really more healthy for us, because they have some ostensibly essential nutrients added in.
What about you? Did you read this article? What did you think? What kind of next steps come to mind?
5 Comments
I am confused. Growing up in a developing nation and having only enough We never put on extra weight nor we were never starved or undernourished or malnourised. I have been here for almost 7 years and have tried to experiment from convenient fast foods, boxed dinners ( which is nothing but POISON) to "fresh" organic produce. I have only realised more that the organic food is completely not organic. I am scared to eat ,and I love to eat - somedays I can control my eating - somedays I don't - I am just trying to eat less, period. My attempt started in the last week of December. I will write to you one year from now what has happened
I was raised in a house where pretty much everything was homemade -- from bread products to mayonnaise to dessert. We didn't have enough money to eat out or even buy lunch at school. We ate three meals a day (if you were particularly hungry you could maybe get an apple for an afternoon snack). We always ate dinner together as a family, ca. 6:00 pm; no phone or other interruptions were allowed. We never threw anything out (my mom was incredibly efficient with the leftovers). I look back on this with gratitude (though at the time I often yearned for fritos and fast food). Though I didn't start cooking regularly until I got into my 30s (I had boyfriends/husbands who did it for me), I pretty much internalized this combination of frugality, home cooking, and dinnertime togetherness. NowadaysI am lucky enough to live in an area (Berkeley) where produce is plentiful, varied, seasonal, and relatively cheap, and this has expanded my veggie horizons considerably. I love dessert and have it almost every night -- except for ice cream, I always make it myself. I cook pretty much every night, except when I go out for dinner. I don't cook much meat and I try to shop seasonally and locally and to use up all the produce I buy before it goes bad. I try to factor in the information I've absorbed about the economics of (and labor issues in) the food industry. But I can't stand to worry about how my nutrients are interacting or whether I'm eating too much sugar. It ruins my food buzz.
Could it be that as American's lifestyles have changed, we have forgotten much of what had been passed down by previous generations. Have we gotten to the point where we don't even know the basics of eating and nutrition unless it's told to us by an "expert"?
I thought this was an amazingly eloquent article summarizing what I've come to believe about food in the past few years. The distillation of his arguments into concrete steps we can take to be more healthy was a wonderful ending that brought me to tears. (Yes, I'm an emotional geek about Michael Pollan.)
I believe Mr. Pollan is correct about eating whole foods, eating locaqlly where possible, etc... but I think we are forgetting our own part the popularity of processed foods. I think it is a mistake to assume people that this is entirely the fault of big business and government. It is easy to romanticize the past and think "oh, previous generations ate better and had a better lifestyle!" In the depression and sWWII era, fast food was not readily available and many people could not afford to go out to dine - it was a treat. Later, pre-packaged foods and meals were considered a God-sent for busy mothers; also, many people also thought fertilizing chemicals and mass-processing were ways to improve food productivity in a world that had been ravaged by war. Easy made meals in a box made it easier for households with two working parents to get things done.
We have all done this to ourselves, and it will require a giant commitment by government, science, business and people to get us back on the path Mr. Pollan has described.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Hello All, We are relatively new Apple iPhone / iPad app developers and have since released our first app called - BoxShot. This is a fast paced, fun and very addictive game. So far we have received some exceptional feedback from customers within the UK. I am really keen for people to try this out please let me know if you want any promo codes to try our app. Many Thanks Dan Funich Productions


text:
23 May 2012
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
. my beautiful phalaenopsis surprised me today . the flower wasn't here yesterday :) .
. a minha bela phalaenopsis surpreendeu-me hoje . a flor não estava cá ontem :) .
labels beauty in the small things, herbarium, ♡
I like colour, trees and flowers, sunshine and thunderstorms, cats and dogs, books and magazines, silence and water, birds singing, the smell of fresh bread and the earth after it rains, simple details, the sea and big skies ... after doing many distinct things in life I decided to swap a settled job for the challenges of becoming a ceramist.I'm paula and I would love to hear from you ... email@example.com


text:
Pants! My shellac didn't even last a day! The very next morning, it started peeling from the bottom of my right thumbnail. This continued on other fingers within a few days. Not sure if it was a cheap version of Shellac (a brand called Daisy?) but it makes me upset to have been promised at least 3 weeks and not get any value at all :(
This user has arrived from Qype, a European company acquired by Yelp in 2012. We have integrated the two sites to bring you one great local experience.


text:
Alumni Center Home
Contact Us
About Us
The Augenstein Alumni Center is a place that brings the history and traditions of the University to life and instills the WKU Spirit in future generations of Hilltoppers.
The Alumni Center is located at the corner of Center and 14th Streets on the WKU Campus in Bowling Green. It provides elegant and comfortable space for visiting alumni and the WKU community to hold meetings, social events, and educational programs. Many functions are accommodated in a variety of venues accessible to virtually any size audience.
The Alumni Center also houses the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, the Office of Advancement Services and the WKU Foundation.
For more information on the Augenstein Alumni Center progress or to pledge your support, visit us at www.WeAreWKU.com.


text:
Born Oct. 25, 1934, in Blythe, Mr. Lienhart served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1957 as a technical sergeant and helicopter mechanic. He was stationed in Korea and at Hamilton Air Force Base. He later earned an industrial arts degree at Chico State College and worked as an IBM customer engineer from 1962 to 1993. He drove three years for Dick Simon Trucking and volunteered 15 years at the Lyon County Animal Shelter.
Mr. Lienhart lived in Tracy from 1974 to 1981.
Survivors include his wife, Julia Lienhart of Mason; three children, Jeanne (Lienhart) Locke of Modesto, Brion Lienhart of Pacheco and Glen Lienhart of Vallejo; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two siblings, Joy Gould of Fairfield and Wayne Lienhart of Anchorage, Alaska.
• The Tracy Press publishes obituaries as a free service to readers, formatted according to Press style. To qualify, the deceased must have lived or worked in Tracy or Mountain House. Contact the Tracy Press copy desk at 835-3030 or email@example.com. Questions concerning paid obituaries should be directed to the retail advertising department at 830-4260.


text:
- JaeHun Shin
- Seoul
- South Korea
This conversation is closed.
Is the vulnerabilty thing to overcome or thing to accept?
Vulnerabilty is the common issue that most people are struggling for.
I, also, have tried to deal with my vulnerability effectively by overcoming it but the more I tried, the more I failed. Everytime I failed, I put myself in more vulnerable position.
Then, I thought the vulnerability might not be something that you should overcome but something that you should accept. But, at this point, I wonder what the word "accept" means. Is it really possible to accept my vulnerability? Do you think you can live happily embracing your vulnerability?
I will appreciate if you share your way of thinking about vulnerability.
Thank you:)
Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.
Jan 10 2012: I believe that a vulnerability is a weakness. Although most people are not worried about it, we should strive to deal with our vulnerabilities and also to accept them. The first thing to do is to accept or to acknowledge that a certain thing in your life is causing you to be vulnerable. Then we should sharpen these skills to become as Well-Rounded as possible.
A good teacher can never be fixed in a routine... each moment requires a sensitive mind that is constantly changing and constantly adapting.
A teacher must never impose this student to fit his favourite pattern; a good teacher functions as a pointer, exposing his student's Vulnerability (and) causing him to explore both internally and finally integrating himself with his being. Martial art should not be passed out indiscriminately.
-Bruce Lee
Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.


text:
Imagine the fun! Spend the night at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm on February 28th! I can totally see my 7 year old loving this! Family Nite at the Museum is a unique opportunity for children ages 6-12 to spend the night at Minnesota Discovery Center.
Spend your evening enjoying workshop activities like:
- Building telescopes
- Minerals and Rocks Tour of Geology Hall
- Cuyler Adams performance
- Flash Light tour and More!
Family Nite at the Museum overnights are for children ages 6 to 12 and their chaperones. Individual families and groups can register for this event. Scouts, schools, churches, community groups and others are welcome at the overnight. Groups can range in size, but must always maintain a minimum 1:3 ratio of chaperones to children. Minimum group size is 15 (5 chaperones and 10 children); maximum group size is 150 (50 chaperones and 100 children). Chaperones must be at least 21 years old. Programming runs until 11:30pm with a bedtime at Midnight. Cost includes snacks, activities, and t-shirt.
This sounds like a fun, new experience for families! Here's a link for more info http://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/
Nite at the Museum
Be among the lucky to experience our Nite at the Museum for a wildly exciting sleepover experience! February 28-March 1


text:
|Total (w/tax)
|Total (w/tax)
Book Description:
Apuleius' famous novel, The Metamorphoses, tells the story of a man who was magically changed into an ass, and who had various (humorous, sad, exciting, disturbing, erotic, horrific) adventures before he regained his human form. As well as being genuinely interesting and great fun to read, The Metamorphoses is of great value for the study of narrative technique, literary style, religious practices, contemporary culture in a Roman province and much more. This book contains selections from the novel and is aimed at students moving on to genuine, unsimplified Latin prose after completing an introductory Latin course. It contains a useful introduction, detailed notes providing a lot of help with grammar, expression and translation, a full vocabulary, and passages of appreciation to make the selections come alive as literature and to enhance students' perception and enjoyment of the stories.
Tags: Reference, Foreign-Language-Study-Reference, Instruction,


text:
Friday, February 21 • Wrap Up • 2014 Exhibitors
Thank you to all PTR International Symposium Attendees, Exhibitors, and Blue Chip Expo for making the 2014 Trade Show a fantastic event! We had 41 companies from across the country—11 of which were here for the first time. Attendees also had the opportunity to bid on 44 items at our Silent Auction, raising $3275 for the PTR Foundation—aiding in making tennis available to everyone globally. We were also lucky enough to have a Book Signing session with PTR Hall of Fame Inductee, Dr. Jim Loehr. PTR is looking forward to seeing you again at next year's Symposium and Trade Show, February 19-22 on Hilton Head Island!


text:
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (LEARFIELD-WSAU) Stevens Point native Janel McCarville played almost 23 minutes with a bad back as she helped the Minnesota Lynx win Game-One of the W-N-B-A Finals, 84-to-59 over Atlanta.
The Lynx led the entire way on their home floor last night. They shot 49-percent, and held Atlanta scoreless in 15 three-point attempts.
McCarville, who was added to the lineup this season for her strength and slick passing ability, had four assists and five rebounds in Game-One. She also scored seven points.
Maya Moore scored 23 for the Lynx. Game-Two of their best-of-five series with Atlanta is tomorrow night in Minneapolis. Game-Three is set for Thursday night in Atlanta.


text:
A heartfelt embrace can go a long way toward restoring a feeling of normalcy. 30 members of the National Guard's 191st Military Police Company returned to North Dakota Friday, after nearly a year serving our country abroad.
The soldiers provided security and support for the Joint Task Force at Guantanamo Bay. Fridays return was an emotional reunion.
For some the transition can be difficult, but there are re-integration programs to help returning soldiers and their families adjust.


text:
Bobby Scott
|Bobby Scott
|U.S. House, Virginia, District 3
|In office
|January 3, 1993-Present
|Term ends
|January 3, 2015
|Years in position
|Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. (R)
|Base salary
|Elections and appointments
|Last election
|November 6, 2012
|Cost per vote
|$1.68 in 2012
|First elected
|November 3, 1992
|Next general
|November 4, 2014
|Campaign $
|Term limits
|Prior offices
|Virginia Senate
|Virginia House of Delegates
|High school
|Groton High School
|Harvard University
|Boston College School of Law
|Military service
|United States Army Reserve
|Years of service
|April 30, 1947
|Place of birth
|Washington, D.C.
|Net worth
|Office website
|Campaign website
- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 4 Key votes
- 4.1 113th Congress
- 4.1.1 National security
- 4.1.2 Economy
- 4.1.3 Immigration
- 4.1.4 Healthcare
- 4.1.5 Social issues
- 4.2 Previous congressional sessions
- 4.1 113th Congress
- 5 Issues
- 6 Elections
- 7 Campaign donors
- 8 Personal Gain Index
- 9 Analysis
- 10 Personal
- 11 Recent news
- 12 See also
- 13 External links
- 14 References
Scott is running for re-election in Virginia's 3rd Congressional District in the general election on November 4, 2014. He did not face a primary challenger.
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Scott is one of the most reliable Democratic votes, meaning he can be considered a safe vote for the Democratic Party in Congress.
After graduating from Groton High School, Scott earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard University and his J.D. from Boston College School of Law. After graduating from law school, Scott went into private practice. Scott served in the United States Army Reserve from 1970 to 1974. Five years later, he began his political career as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
The following is an abbreviated list of Scott's political and professional career:[2]
- 1993-Present: U.S. House of Representatives
- 1983-1993: Virginia Senate
- 1978-1983: Virginia House of Delegates
Committee assignments
U.S. House
Scott serves on the following committees:[3]
- Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
- Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice
- Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations - Ranking Member
Scott served on the following House committees:[4]
- Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on the Constitution
- Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
Key votes
113th Congress
The 113th Congress has had 55 out of 5,401 introduced bills enacted into law (1 percent) as of November 30, 2013. Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 1.14 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session.[5] For more information pertaining to Scott's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[6]
National security
Scott voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[7]
DHS Appropriations
Scott voted in opposition of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act (2014) Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[7]
Keystone Pipeline Amendment
Scott voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[7]
Scott voted in opposition of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill would allow federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[8] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[7]
Farm bill
On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.[9] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[10][11] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[11] Scott voted with 88 other Democratic representatives in favor of the bill.
King Amendment
Scott signed a letter sent to Collin Peterson in August 2013, asking him to keep Steve King's amendment out of the final Farm Bill.[12] The "Protect Interstate Commerce Act" amendment prevents states from applying their own laws on agricultural products to agricultural products from another state.[13]. King introduced the amendment in response to a law in California, requiring a larger size cage for egg-producing chickens. King represents Iowa, which is a large egg producer.
2014 Budget
On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[14][15] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[15] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[16] It included a 1% increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Scott joined with the 2 other Democrats and 64 Republicans who voted against the bill.[14][15]
Government shutdown
- See also: United States budget debate, 2013
On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[17] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[18] Scott voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[19]
The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[20] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Scott voted for HR 2775.[21]
Morton Memos Prohibition
Scott voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States.[22] The vote largely followed party lines.[23]
Repealing Obamacare
Scott has voted against all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[24]
Social issues
Scott voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill is to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[25]
Previous congressional sessions
Fiscal cliff
Scott voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003, while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 16 Democrats that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[26]
On The Issues Vote Match
- See also: On The Issues Vote Match
On The Issues conducts a VoteMatch analysis of elected officials based on 20 issue areas. Rather than relying on incumbents to complete the quiz themselves, the VoteMatch analysis is conducted using voting records, statements to the media, debate transcripts or citations from books authored by or about the candidate. Based on the results of the quiz, Scott is a Hard-Core Liberal. Scott received a score of 80 percent on social issues and 0 percent on economic issues.[27]
The table below contains the results of analysis compiled by staff at On The Issues.
|On The Issues Vote Quiz[28]
|Economic Issues
|Social Issues
|Legally require hiring women & minorities
|Strongly Favors
|Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
|Strongly Favors
|Expand ObamaCare
|Strongly Favors
|Comfortable with same-sex marriage
|Strongly Favors
|Vouchers for school choice
|Strongly Opposes
|Keep God in the public sphere
|Strongly Opposes
|Absolute right to gun ownership
|Strongly Opposes
|Human needs over animal rights
|Strongly Opposes
|Higher taxes on the wealthy
|Strongly Favors
|Stricter punishment reduces crime
|Strongly Opposes
|Support & expand free trade
|Strongly Opposes
|Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
|Strongly Favors
|Stricter limits on political campaign funds
|Maintain US sovereignty from UN
|Strongly Opposes
|Prioritize green energy
|Strongly Favors
|Expand the military
|Stimulus better than market-led recovery
|Strongly Favors
|Stay out of Iran
|Strongly Favors
|Privatize Social Security
|Strongly Opposes
|Never legalize marijuana
|Strongly Opposes
|Note: Information last updated: 2014.[27]
American response in Syria
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
On August 29, 2013, more than 50 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes, and cautioned that the dire situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[29][30] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council "to build international consensus" condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. Scott was one of the 50 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[29][30]
Campaign themes
According to Scott's website, his campaign themes included:[31]
- Military: "...strong supporter of the military and believes that it is vital that we provide the funding to support our troops in their global missions."
- Children: "...has been a strong advocate of measures focused on the needs of children....bring together families, schools and law enforcement to combat the Nation's soaring teen arrest rate."
Scott is running in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 3rd District. Scott did not face a primary challenger. The general election takes place November 4, 2014.
Scott won re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican Dean Longo in the November general election.[32][33]
|U.S. House, Virginia District 3 General Election, 2012
|Vote %
|Robert C. Scott Incumbent
|Dean Longo
|Total Votes
|Source: Virginia State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
Full history
To view the full congressional electoral history for Robert C. Scott, click [show] to expand the section.
Campaign donors
Candidates for Congress are required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Scott's reports.[44]
|Robert C. Scott (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
|Date Filed
|Beginning Balance
|Total Contributions
for Reporting Period
|Cash on Hand
|April Quarterly[45]
|April 15, 2013
|July Quarterly[46]
|June 15, 2013
|October Quarterly[47]
|October 15, 2013
|January 31, 2014
|April Quarterly[49]
|April 15, 2014
|Running totals
Comprehensive donor information for Scott is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Scott raised a total of $6,908,715 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 4, 2013.[50]
|Bobby Scott's Campaign Contribution History
|US House (Virginia, District 3)
|US House (Virginia, District 3)
|Grand Total Raised
Scott won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that re-election cycle, Scott's campaign committee raised a total of $451,466 and spent $436,493.[51]
|U.S. House, Virginia DIstrict 3, 2012 - Bobby Scott Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by Election Runner-up
|Total Spent by Election Runner-up
|Top contributors to Bobby Scott's campaign committee
|American Assn for Justice
|American Federation of Teachers
|American Postal Workers Union
|Carpenters & Joiners Union
|Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Public Sector Unions
|Lawyers/Law Firms
|Industrial Unions
|Building Trade Unions
|Misc Unions
Cost per vote
Scott spent $1.68 per vote received in 2012.
Scott won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Scott's campaign committee raised a total of $444,548 and spent $452,060.[52]
|U.S. House, Virginia District 3, 2010 - Bobby Scott Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by General Election Opponent
|Total Spent by General Election Opponent
|Top contributors to Bobby Scott's campaign committee
|Dominion Resources
|Northrop Grumman
|American Federation of Teachers
|National Beer Wholesalers Assn
|National Education Assn
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Public Sector Unions
|Lawyers/Law Firms
|Retail Sales
|Building Trade Unions
|Beer, Wine & Liquor
Personal Gain Index
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a four-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of four different metrics:
- Changes in Net Worth
- The K-Street Metric
- The Donation Concentration Metric
- The Stock Oversight and Trades Metric
PGI: Change in net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Scott's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $-260,945 to $999. That averages to $-129,973, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Scott ranked as the 434th most wealthy representative in 2012.[53] Between 2004 and 2012, Scott's calculated net worth[54] decreased by an average of 15 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[55]
|Robert Scott Yearly Net Worth
|Average Net Worth
|Growth from 2004 to 2012:
|Average annual growth:
|Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[57]
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Scott is a "far-left Democrat," as of August 2014.[58] This was the same rating Scott received in July 2013.[59]
Like-minded colleagues
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[60]
Scott most often votes with:
Scott least often votes with:
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Scott missed 243 of 14,551 roll call votes from January 1993 to August 2014. This amounts to 1.7 percent, which is better than the median of 2.5 percent among current congressional representatives as of August 2014.[61]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Scott paid his congressional staff a total of $1,038,272 in 2011. Overall, Virginia ranked 29th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[62]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.
Scott was one of two member of the House who ranked 74th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[63]
Scott ranked 89th in the liberal rankings in 2012.[64]
Scott ranked 84th in the liberal rankings in 2011.[65]
Voting with party
Scott voted with the Democratic Party 95.7 percent of the time, which ranked 11th among the 204 House Democratic members as of August 2014.[66]
Scott voted with the Democratic Party 96.8 percent of the time, which ranked 4th among the 201 House Democratic members as of July 2013.[67]
Scott attends Saint Augustine's Episcopal Church in Newport News, Virginia.[68]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a Google news search for the term Robert + Scott + Virginia + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
- Loading...
See also
- Virginia's 3rd Congressional District
- Virginia's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014
- United States congressional delegations from Virginia
External links
- Social media:
- Biographies:
- Political profiles:
- Financial (federal level):
- Interest group ratings:
- Issue positions:
- Public statements:
- Voting record:
- Media appearances:
- Media coverage:
- ↑ Who Runs Gov, "Robert C. Scott," accessed November 7, 2011
- ↑ Biographical Directory-U.S. House, "Robert Scott," accessed December 30, 2013
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
- ↑ Official House website, "Committee Assignments," accessed November 7, 2011
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Project Vote Smart, "Representative Scott's Voting Records on National Security," accessed October 15, 2013
- ↑ The Library of Congress, "H.R.624 CISPA (2013) (Referred in Senate - RFS)," accessed August 27, 2013
- ↑ Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "House clears farm bill," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 NY Times, "Senate Passes Long-Stalled Farm Bill, With Clear Winners and Losers," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Letter to Ranking Member Collin Peterson, House Committee on Agriculture - Reject Rep. King's Provision on Farm Bill," accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ Time.com, "King Farm Bill Amendment Angers Animal Advocates," accessed September 18, 2013
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 CNN.com, "House passes compromise $1.1 trillion budget for 2014," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ Roll Call, "House Passes $1.1 Trillion Omnibus," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ The Library of Congress, "H.AMDT.136," accessed August 28, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Representative Scott's Voting Records on Immigration," accessed October 15, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Representative Scott's Voting Records on Issue: Health and Healthcare," accessed October 15, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Scott on abortion," accessed October 15, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 On The Issues, "Scott Vote Match," accessed June 27, 2014
- ↑ The questions in the quiz are broken down into two sections -- social and economic. In social questions, liberals and libertarians agree in choosing the less-government answers, while conservatives and populists agree in choosing the more-restrictive answers. For the economic questions, conservatives and libertarians agree in choosing the less-government answers, while liberals and populists agree in choosing the more-restrictive answers.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Office of Barbara Lee, "Lee Letter to President Obama," accessed September 2, 2013
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Washington Post, "More than 50 House Democrats also want Syria strike resolution," accessed September 2, 2013
- ↑ Bobby Scott for Congress, "Biography," accessed September 20, 2012
- ↑ WTVR, "CAMPAIGN 2012: Dean Longo challenges Bobby Scott," May 19, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1996," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1994," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1992," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Scott 2014 Summary reports," accessed July 23, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed July 23, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed July 23, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed October 29, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Year-end Report," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Career Fundraising for Robert Scott," accessed April 4, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Scott Campaign Contributions," accessed February 24, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Robert C. Scott 2010 Election Cycle," accessed November 7, 2011
- ↑ OpenSecrets, "Scott, 2012," accessed January 14, 2014
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or their first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
- ↑ GovTrack, "Scott," accessed September 5, 2014
- ↑ GovTrack, "Scott," accessed July 2, 2013
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Rep. Robert C. Scott," accessed September 5, 2014
- ↑ GovTrack, "Bobby Scott," accessed September 4, 2014
- ↑ LegiStorm, "Robert Scott," accessed September 13, 2012
- ↑ National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," September 5, 2014
- ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 28, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ Campaign website, "About Bobby Scott," accessed October 15, 2013
|Political offices
|Preceded by
Thomas J. Bliley Jr.
|U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia, 3rd District
| Succeeded by


text:
Easton FS1 Fastpitch Bat 2013 (-10)
$149.97 $299.99*
Save $150.02 (50%)
Product Information:
Generate maximum speed, pop and performance at the plate with the lightweight 2013 FS1 Fastpitch Softball Bat. The evenly-balanced -10 Easton® FP13S1 Fastpitch Bat features two-piece ConneXion™ Technology, which maximizes energy transfer on contact to deliver explosive results with every strike. An ultra-thin SIC™ black carbon handle reduces harsh vibration, while the IMX™ composite barrel promises a huge sweet spot.
NOTICE: We recommend that you receive approval from your local league before removing the wrapper from the Easton FS1 Fastpitch Bat 2013 (-10).
- -10 length to weight ratio
- 2-1/4" barrel diameter
- Two-piece ConneXion™ technology maximizes energy transfer on contact for explosive performance
- IMX™ composite barrel creates an optimal sweet spot
- SIC™ black carbon handle reduces vibration to increase overall feel
- Evenly-balanced, lightweight design produces ultra-fast swing speeds
- Ideal bat for the contact hitter seeking maximum speed
- Tapered 29/32" handle
- Performance Diamond Grip
- 98 MPH performance
- Meets USSSA BPF 1.20 standards
- Approved for play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, SSUSA and ISF
- Part of the 2013 Easton® Power Brigade™ Speed Series
- Manufacturer's warranty: 1 year
- Model: FP13S1
- Easton
NOTICE: We recommend that you receive approval from your local league before removing the wrapper from the Easton FS1 Fastpitch Bat 2013 (-10).
Country of Origin: ChinaWeb ID: 13339201
Customer Reviews:
Rated 4.8 out of 5�by 29 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5�by Softball#3 Loves it! We researched several bats and this was as close to my daughter's (13) last "favorite" bat which was a Stealth. She loves it and has hit very well with it. September 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by BHendrickson Awesome bat! This is my daughters 3rd season so we decided to buy her a good bat. Well we got a great bat! We went with one a little big but not too big she couldn't handle it. She has already hit a few in fence home runs with it and she is only 11! I feel this bat will be with her for many seasons to come!!! September 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by michele nice product My daughter has used this bat now for just a little over a week and loves it. Other girls on the team have the same bat also and they like it so I would recommend it. August 19, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5�by John40 Would recommend this to others. My daughter cracked her primary bat so we had to get one for her right away. This bat filled that need and then some. Once we get our replacement bat back will likely shelf it or sell it. She loves this one. Nice grip, lightweight swing and larger contact/sweet spot has made a difference. August 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by JustAnotherSoftballDad 33/23 - Excellent Power My daughter could not be more pleased. She is a power hitter and the 33/23 added 15-20 feet to her well struck balls. Very little break-in time experienced. Check with your league officials and make sure this bat will be legal for the 2014/15 season, and you have a bargain. August 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by Lady taz Tournament bat We love Easton. Got this bat for a tournament . Daughter hit to the fence everytime. July 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by SlamIt27 This product was definitely a "hit"! Was on my granddaughter's birthday wish list. This first time she used it, a single to right field then a double to center field resulting in two RBI's!! She's thrilled!! July 28, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5�by Jenny Ok Bat This bat doesn't have much pop off of it. Not impressed, will stick with demarini. July 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by Tony Fs1 My doughter was Abel to get a longer bat with the fs1,s do to the balance and light weight . Her hitting has improved both with power and distant June 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by pinxteranne Good quality bat. I felt this was a good deal and a good bat for the sale price. There was a notable improvement for my 13 year old daughter. June 10, 2014


text:
Congratulations! JoElla Retherford is our final Frugal Date Night Challenge winner of the $50 gift certificate to The Vintage Pearl.
JoElla and her husband, Tom, like to take in plays and musicals at the local community theater. Check out your own community playhouse . . . you may be surprised that they are offering their version of a popular Broadway show.
Did you know that some community theaters offer a dinner show for not much money? Most offer a discounted season pass so you can schedule your date nights in advance.
Thanks, JoElla, for giving us a great idea that supports the local arts.
Note: This Frugal Date Night Giveaway is sponsored by The Vintage Pearl.


text:
On December 24, 2002, Middletown residents went to sleep dreaming of a white Christmas.
Instead, they woke up to yellow crime scene tape surrounding a home on North Union Street.
Word spread quickly about the horror of what had happened inside. A mother and her two daughters had been executed and a 9-month-old baby had been found alive, clinging to its deceased, 20-year-old mother. Police believe she had been alone for up to 30 hours.
"This was as premediated as anything could be," Dauphin County prosecutor Fran Chardo said. "It was an absolutely awful scene."
Ernest Wholaver, Jr. was eventually convicted of the shooting deaths of his wife, Jean, and his two daughters, 20-year-old Victoria and 15-year-old Elizabeth.
"When other people are spending their time with their families in moments of love, in a moment of hate Ernest Wholaver travels on Christmas Eve...to commit triple murder," Chardo said. "One of the most awful, awful crimes I've ever encountered."
Prosecutors believe Wholaver killed his family because his daughters had accused him of rape and were set to testify against him.
"To him, his freedom was more important than three lives and the life of a 9-month-old child," Chardo said.
Jeff Martin was Victoria Wholaver's boyfriend and he is the godfather of her daughter, Madison. She was the lone survivor of that tragic Christmas Eve crime.
"Maddie's pretty awesome," Martin said. "She's a very special girl... a lot like her mother."
Madison Wholaver is now 10-years-old and living in the Reading area with her father. She loves to dance and play with her baby brother. And she is reminded often of her mother's love.
"She is doing awesome," Martin said. "She has a lot of people that care for her and she really couldn't be any better."
Prosecutors believe Victoria Wholaver died protecting her younger sister and daughter. When she heard the gunshot that took her mother's life, Chardo said she grabbed the baby and ran to Elizabeth's room.
"I have no doubt that when Ernest Wholaver shot Victoria, she was holding that 9-month-old child in her arms," Chardo said.
"She adored Maddie, and she died for her," Martin said.
A jury decided that Ernest Wholaver should pay for his crimes with his life. He was given three consecutive death sentences. But 10 years later, there is no execution date in sight. Wholaver continues to appeal.
"He expresses in everything he files an intention to win a new trial and has accepted no responsibility whatsoever," Chardo said.
Martin said it's been a long 10 years since his girlfriend's death. He said it's something he thinks about every day.
"I feel like (Wholaver's execution) is the final piece of justice that needs to be served," Martin said. "It should have happened already."
Phone calls to Wholaver's Philadelphia-area attorney were not returned.
As Martin waits for that "final piece of justice," he tries to focus on the positive. Although his heart is still broken, it is also full of gratitude. When he agreed to sit down with abc27, he compiled a list of people he wanted to thank for helping him and his goddaughter after the killings.
That list includes Chardo, as well as investigators David Sweitzer, William Wenner, Andy Dickson, and Mike Maloney. He also expressed gratitude to Jennifer Storm and Diane Faust of the Dauphin County Victim/Witness Assistance Program for helping him through the trial. He said Victoria's boss, Leanne Walls, was instrumental in setting up a trust fund for Madison after the murder. He also expressed gratitude to his friends and family, including Andy Brought, Brian and Curt Sullivan, Travis Knisley, Jess Gratkowski, his mother, Gwen Baker, and his sister, Jodi Martin.
"I also need to thank Frank (Ramos, Madison's father) for sharing his daughter with me," Martin said. "I don't know where I'd be without her right now."
Martin believes that Madison is her mother's legacy.
"I think she (Victoria) lives on through Madison and through all of us," he said. "I just hope she's never forgotten."
Ernest Wholaver's brother, Scott Wholaver, is still serving time behind bars for his role in the deaths. Prosecutors said he drove his brother from western Pennsylvania to Middletown the night of the crime. Chardo said, by all accounts, Scott Wholaver has been a model prisoner and should be eligible for parole in about 2.5 years.
3235 Hoffman Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014, Worldnow and WHTM. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms


text:
Grab a snorkel and jump in! It's time to grab your own dinner, before you kick back with a beer by the water.
FOX 35's David Martin with an under the sea adventure.
Plantation on Crystal River
9301 West Fort Island Trail
Crystal River, FL 34429
Follow @myfoxorlando
35 Skyline DriveLake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: (407) 644-3535News Tips: (866) 55-FOX35


text:
John Burkoff on Death Penalty Case in Adams County, PA
Professor John Burkoff commented on a death penalty case about to begin in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Death penalty cases are difficult for members of the jury, according to Professor Burkoff. "The jury has the unenviable task of deciding 'does he get life or death?' It's almost always traumatic, and they are almost always tragic. And it's almost always sad, too."
See the article here.


text:
Mine Workers Report: Upper Big Branch 'A Bomb Waiting to Go Off'
Massey Energy = murder.
"There were many factors that led up to the April 5, 2010, explosion that killed 29 coal miners at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch (W.Va.) mine, according to a new Mine Workers (UMWA) report on the disaster. But according to the report—"Industrial Homicide"—"there is only one source for all of them:
- nickthejam likes this
- peterwk posted this
- Show more notes


text:
We all know how impressive AMS's GT-R Alpha package is. It has broken a couple of world records in its time, including a quarter mile sprint time of 8.97 seconds at an astonishing 169 miles an hour and a top speed record of 216.9mph. It's definitely memorable, but absolutely conquerable. AMS Performance has decided to one-up themselves with their new Alpha Omega package for the GT-R . This package develops no less than 1,602 all-wheel horsepower with a maximum torque of 1,152 lb-ft out of the GT-R's 3.8-liter, twin-turbo engine. By comparison, the previous GT-R Alpha 12 was developed a total of 1,318 horsepower and 1,014 lb/ft of torque.
The new Alpha Omega package hasn't even officially been announced, but it has already smashed the quarter mile world record: it managed an impressive 8.6263 seconds with an exit speed of 173.8mph. AMS promises that they won't stop there either!
Check out the videos attached to see just what this insane Nissan GT-R can do!
UPDATE 04/06/2012: Apparently, 221 mph in a mile wasn't good enough, so the AMS techs hopped back under the hood and cranked the boost to an insane 29.5 psi. This put the Nissan GT-R at an intense 1,250 wheel horsepower. After a mile the monster GT-R hits 233.1 and its driver Ivan seems ecstatic and starts fist pumping in the car.
Obviously the GT-R didn't like Ivan taking the credit, so after catching a dip in the runway, the rear of the GT-R lifts up and slings itself sideways, sending its pilot into a deadly 200+ mph slide. At that point we were thinking that a farewell story to this power GT-R was in order, but somehow Ivan manages to calmly keep this monster in check and keeps it from completely spinning out of control.


text:
Narrow your search
CNET Top 5
A nice, but not necessarily must-have update, Adobe Lightroom 5 remains a strong program for working with raw images.
The 21.5-inch iMac will be a compelling lower-cost all-in-one for Mac loyalists, but you can get more capabilities from similarly priced Windows all-in-ones.
InDesign CS2 speeds the creation of complex pages, further challenging market leader QuarkXPress. Translating a print page design directly to a Web format is always problematic, but InDesign CS2 can get you close.
Hook the Apogee One to an iPhone or iPad, and you can make high quality recordings at just about any location.
The LG Marquee's slim design and jam-packed feature set make it Boost Mobile's flagship phone. But its high price (even without a contract) and slow processor will make it a tough sell.
Highlights of the latest release include improved mobile operation, cloud integration, and editing tools.
While there are a handful of new capabilities in the update to Adobe's entry-level image editor, the most noticeable is a more readable interface intended for middle-aged eyes.
Pricing not available
The niftiest new feature in this consumer video-editing application is Time Stretch, which lets you slow down, speed u,p and reverse clips.
Pricing not available
Vector graphics buffs will find this Illustrator upgrade worthwhile, especially to work with SVG-t art for mobile devices.
If you're a professional or ambitious amateur digital artist, we highly recommend Adobe Photoshop CS2.


text:
About 200 people attended an open house focused on recycled PET and high density polyethylene for packaging at Starlinger viscotec in St. Martin, Austria, Sept. 12-13. Starlinger highlighted machinery at its new 215,000-square-foot plant and technical center.
This report analyzes the $20 million dollar plastics industry in Mexico including sales of machinery & equipment, resins and finished products.
Our industry analysis highlights macro industry trends and micro trends faced by companies that do business in Mexico. The report also provides key industry statistics and forecasts to anticipate future industry expansion.
The annual recap of top trends and future outlook for the plastics caps & closures market features interviews with industry thought leaders and Bill Wood�s economic forecast of trends in growing end markets. You will also gain insight on trends in caps design, materials, machinery, molds & tooling and reviews of mergers & acquisitions.Learn more
This special package contains our 132-page 2014 Market Report on the Injection Molding segment and our exclusive 2014 RANKINGS database of 500+ Injection Molders for a discounted package price.Learn more
January 14, 2015 - January 14, 2015Plastics in Automotive
February 4, 2015 - February 6, 2015Plastics News Executive Forum 2015
June 2, 2015 - June 3, 2015Plastics Financial Summit - Chicago 2015
September 16, 2015 - September 18, 2015Plastics Caps & Closures - September 2015More Events


text:
The Kurt Weill Project
A Song About Forever
The Kurt Weill Project studied the songbook and chose a potpourri of Weill songs for an imaginative jazz take on a new CD, A Song About Forever, Songs by Kurt Weill. The versatile jazzmen of The Kurt Weill Project include pianist Frank Ponzio, drummer Vito Lesczak, bass player Peter Donovan with the additions of Leif Arntzen on trumpet and Aaron Heick on clarinet for this recording. Hilary Gardner, an engaging vocalist, steps out in front and the entire ensemble delivers the selections with creativity and imagery.
There is a pleasing mix of familiar tunes and others seldom heard. The tracks are leisurely and give generous space for all the musicians to stretch and explore after stating the classic melody.
This is a project of blue-ribbon musicianship for a jazz audience. A Song About Forever does not offer the classic taste of Weill, but the interpretations search out the challenging thoughtfulness of Weill's melodies, and Hilary Gardner's vocals communicate the stories with effective authority.
Elizabeth Ahlfors


text:
These were good, but not as flavorful as I expected, considering all of the ingredients that went into them.
Southwestern-Style Mashed Potato Cakes
These cheese, corn, and chile–stuffed cakes are a welcome accompaniment to seared steak or chicken. Or you can serve two cakes per person for a main dish. As you form the patties, it may seem as if there is too much filling, but the mashed potatoes mold around the filling to seal it in.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cake)
More From Cooking Light
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 137
- Calories from fat: 30%
- Fat: 4.6g
- Saturated fat: 2.8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.8g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 4.9g
- Carbohydrate: 19.1g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Sodium: 197mg
- Calcium: 56mg
- 2 medium baking potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely diced reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño peppers
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until just tender; drain well. Cool to room temperature in colander.
- 2. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and garlic; mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Cover and chill 20 minutes.
- 3. Combine cheese, corn, and jalapeños.
- 4. Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish.
- 5. Divide potato mixture into 16 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a 2-inch round patty. Working with one potato patty at a time, top with about 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture. Top with 1 potato patty; press gently to seal edges. Carefully dredge in 1/2 cup flour, brushing off excess. Place potato cake on a plate. Repeat procedure with remaining potato patties, cheese mixture, and flour to form 8 potato cakes.
- 6. Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Place panko in another shallow dish. Working with one potato cake at a time, dip potato cake in egg whites, allowing excess egg white to drip off. Coat potato cake completely with panko, pressing gently to adhere. Set aside. Repeat procedure with remaining potato cakes, egg whites, and panko.
- 7. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter to pan, swirling until butter melts. Add potato cakes to pan; reduce heat to medium, and cook 3 minutes. Carefully turn cakes over; cook 3 minutes or until browned.
My Notes
Only you will be able to view, print, and edit this note.Add Note
Southwestern-Style Mashed Potato Cakes Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
More Recipes Like This
Mashed-Potato Cakes with Onions and KaleCooking Light
Queso Potato ChowderSouthern Living
Mashed Potato Latkes with Zucchini and DillCooking Light
Do you love cookies?
We do too! Get your favorite holiday cookies delivered to your inbox.(Nov.-Dec.)
We Respect Your Privacy. Privacy Policy


text:
A former Sugar Creek charter school employee arrested Tuesday is facing several sex offense charges involving a juvenile, according to a report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
38 year old James Taylor had his first court appearance on Thursday. The judge sent him back to jail with no bond. He is still placed under a $370,000 bond. His bond hearing is March 4th and his probable cause hearing is March 13th.
The alleged incidents occurred inside Sugar Creek Charter School between January and February 19. The offenses involved a 12-year-old student, the report states. Parents wonder if Taylor was still working at the school after the alleged crime happened. He was fired on February 19th.
School administrators don't know much about the investigation nor when the incident occurred and police aren't saying.
James Taylor was arrested Tuesday and charged with two felony counts of indecent liberties with a student, two counts of indecent liberties with a child, two counts of rape of a child, and a seventh sex offense charge.
Taylor has worked at the Sugar Creek since 2001. Administrators say a background check was done on him and he passed. Another was conducted in 2011 and that also came back clean.
School officials told WBTV Taylor has been a tutor and a teacher's assistant, but recently he was an In School Suspension (ISS) coordinator.
Parents tell us Taylor was popular with the students and are shocked this happened. They also tell WBTV Taylor has three kids who attend Sugar Creek Charter.
The principal says it is school policy students cannot be left alone with students unless the door is wide open.
The principal also says this arrest has not gotten in the way of learning.
Copyright 2013 WBTV. All rights reserved.
7831 N. Business Park Drive
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KOLD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
Average rating from 2 reviews.
More Products By PPP Professional Pet Products:
Average rating from 5 reviews.
Average rating from 3 reviews.
Average rating from 2 reviews.
Similar Products:
Average rating from 25 reviews.
Average rating from 1 reviews.
Average rating from 1 reviews.
Products We Are Testing:
Readers' Reviews add review
1 review
- Sort by:
- Most Helpful |
- Date
Decent product
posted 6 years ago
I've seen the results of this product and it works fairly well. It is effective on killing fleas and ticks, but it takes time to rinse and try to wash out the dead parasites. It is a little time consuming, but works. Be sure to apply flea and tick prevention 28-48 hrs after application is complete or it would be a waste of dip solution.
Pros: Works
Cons: none
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Did you?
Want to review a product, but not finding it? Just add it and review it!
Recent Product Reviews
July 14, 2013 | By Xiaoxiao111
Pink is my favorite color these are wonderful.I will recommend a good website fou you: www.9footballshirt.org
Freshpet Select Roasted Meals for Cat
June 28, 2013 | By Kittymom314
I introduced this food to my two cats, one is a senior at 13 years and the other is about 7 years. Both females. The 7 year old is a new addition, recently adopted :) Because of their age differenc… more ›
PetsBestRx Sulfinex
June 21, 2013 | By Jheiyapark
We spent hundreds of dollars with a veterinary skin specialist to no avail. Our Cat scratched out every hair he could get to. He was hairless except for what was left on his head. One day we were in f… more ›


text:
NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Viewing 1–10 out of 16,741 events
from July 10, 2013 (x) to April 25, 2026
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Yoga on the Beach
at Beach 108th Street (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join Helen Kilgallen and her instuctors from Elaine's Dance School in this beginner Hatha Yoga class.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
NYC Eco-House
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Take a look through the walls of the EcoHouse and learn how your house really works.
Category: Education, Art, Kids, Tours
Art Exhibit: Invasive Pigments
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Invasive Pigments is a series of watercolor-like paintings which explores the migration and proliferation of weeds and other "unintentional" plants in tandem with human…
Category: Education, Nature, Art
Cleaning Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores at Westerleigh Park.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer
Forest Restoration at High Rock Park
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join staff removing invasive plants and restoring trails.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Poe Park Visitor Center Community Visioning Project
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Help the Poe Park Visitor Center gather people's knowledge, skills, ideas, and dreams for what they'd like to learn, do, and explore at The Poe Park Visitor Center and…
Category: Education, Art
Shapeup NYC Couch to 5k
at B.86th Street & Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
A beginner program for the aspiring runner, this class will combine running, walking, and conditioning exercises to get you in shape for long distance running. Free, All are…
Category: Fitness
Free Yoga in the Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Enjoy free yoga on the waterfront! Kripalu Yoga integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation, taught by Monique Schubert and Yojaida Estrella every weekend.
Category: Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness
Related Information
- Get information on upcoming events directly in your inbox by signing up for our Email Newsletters.
- Know about an event that's not on the calendar? Send us a tip!
- Planning an event and considering hosting it in a park? Make sure to read our Planning an Event page.


text:
Uirlisí inrochtaineachta
Uirlisí seirbhíse
Roghnóir teanga
Cosán nascleanúna
Please note that news, features and events might only be available in English, French and/or German.
Experts from the European Commission and Member States are meeting in Brussels on 11 July to accelerate the programming arrangements and practical implementation of the Youth Employment Initiative at a special seminar organised by the Commission.
The European Commission has presented a proposal setting specific rules on working time for the inland waterway transport sector. This proposal would implement the agreement reached by EU-level representatives of employers and employees in this sector.
The European Commission is looking for organisations to join the recently established structured dialogue group of experts on the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF).
The European Commission has adopted a Communication today outlining the employment challenges and opportunities of the current transition towards a green, low carbon, energy and resource-efficient economy. The Green Employment Initiative Communication presents an integrated framework to allow labour market and skill policies to play an active role to support this transition.
The EU labour market is gradually recovering and, for the first time since 2011, GDP, employment and household incomes are growing. However, long-term unemployment is still increasing and the situation of households with low incomes has not improved.
The European Commission has proposed to provide Greece with €6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 508 former workers of the bakery manufacturer Nutriart and its providers and downstream producers to find new jobs, as well as 505 young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs).
Almost 200 million Europeans already have the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), according to the latest figures available for 2013. This represents 37.4% of the insured population in the EU. The number of EHIC holders is steadily increasing, with 8 million more citizens carrying it in 2013 compared to the previous year (+4%).
Low-skilled workers encounter increasing difficulties to find a job, face lower job stability and are out-competed by medium-skilled workers even in elementary occupations. In contrast, job opportunities are growing in some high-skilled professions. These are the main findings of the European Vacancy and Recruitment Report 2014 published today.


text:
North Portugal Long Term Vacation Rentals(451)
451 Results
North Portugal
Recent North Portugal Reviews
An excellent apartment in a fine location
What a wonderful surprise to find an elevator to take us up to the apartment! Then we find a well laid-out space with excellent light and everything we need to make our stay enjoyable. As others have noted, this is in a great location, not far from either the river or the center of the city. The only notes of caution: the city center is up the hill (which is steep). That is the nature of Porto which cannot be avoided, so be prepared. Then, there is no convenient grocery store other than the small neighborhood market. Fresh fish and vegetables are best obtained at the large market in the city center.
Amazing View!
We arrived by train from Lisbon and were thrilled that we could walk a few blocks to the house. This is a beautiful location with an amazing view of the Douro River. The house has all the modern conveniences. There is a beautiful cobblestone street that winds down to the river where you can shop and dine. A beautiful cathedral right next door to the house. Parking can be a bit tricky, but there is a parking garage a short walking distance away. The house is split level with many stairs which gives it it's charm. Jose, the owner, was wonderful to work with. His assistant Jorge met us upon arrival to walk us through the house and familiarize us with the area. Many Port Cellars just across the bridge. We especially recommend Graham's Port Cellar! The tour was amazing and the port is delicious. They also have an onsite restaurant with an amazing view of the Douro River. Reservations are a good idea. If you want the full PORTO experience, I highly recommend this house. We look forward to coming back! Thank you Jose & Jorge for making this an unforgettable visit!
Apartamento increible con espectaculares espacios y muy cerca de la playa. Todo cuidado al minimo detalle y trato personal de 10. Metro y supermercado muy proximos y bien indicados. Excelente para grupos


text:
With gas prices going up, it seems all we can do is stand by and helplessly watch. But, there are some things you can do to stretch your gas dollars.Garrett Townsend of the AAA Auto Club Group says there are some practical things you can do to at least increase your mileage, thus saving you money at the pump.First, Townsend suggests that you check your tire pressure monthly."That's one of those things that people sort of roll the luck. Making sure that you have the proper tire inflation can help in increased miles per gallon as well.Next, he suggests getting the junk out of your trunk."Sometimes you look in the trunk of your vehicle and you've got all this excess stuff, well of course that's extra weight on your vehicle. That's going to decrease the miles you get per gallon. Take all the excess stuff out. Travel as light as possible," said Townsend.Next, he says to drive smart."The hard braking, the jack rabbit starts, all of those things can really decrease your miles per gallon," Townsend said.Townsend says it's important to maintain your vehicle. He suggests making sure fluids are topped off, and replace your air filter if necessary. A new set of spark plugs can also go a long way to increase your gas mileage. "All of these little things can really increase your miles per gallon by 2 percent here, 3 percent there, so maybe if you're only getting 18 miles per gallon, maybe you can get 19, 20 miles per gallon. It may not seem like a bunch but if you do a lot of driving, it certainly adds up," explained Townsend.If you're looking for other ways to save pennies at the pump, click here!
KDFW FOX 4400 N. Griffin StreetDallas, Texas 75202
Main Station Directory:(214) 720-4444News Fax:(214) 720-3263 or (214) 720-3333


text:
Made in America: Firearms
Robert is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Guns have always played an important role in our society, ever since a few patriots took up their rifles and stood against an empire. They have also been a big part of the supporting cast in Hollywood, featuring prominently in the Dirty Harry, James Bond, and Lethal Weapon franchises. Those movies sold a few tickets and launched some big careers. The founders of this country thought the right to bear arms was important enough to include in the Bill of Rights to the Constitution. While firearms have an obvious downside, it is comforting to know that law enforcement officers have quality, American-made tools to preserve and protect the peace in towns and cities across the land.
Tightly Regulated, For Good Reason
The industry has had its share of ups and downs over the years and is highly regulated, but there will likely always be a demand for its products. Sales of firearms in the U.S. are federally regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), which licenses dealers and performs background checks on all purchasers. The Brady Act, passed by Congress in 1993, led to the creation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and is maintained by the FBI. Currently, the firearms sector is enjoying a surge in sales, due to both rising interest in the commercial sporting segment and concerns about tighter government regulations in the future. While there are a number of manufacturers, the investable universe is limited to two big U.S. manufacturers, Sturm Ruger (NYSE: RGR) and Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC).
Sturm Ruger is a manufacturer of a diverse product line of firearms, including rifles, pistols, and revolvers. It sells its products to both individuals and law enforcement agencies through a network of independent, federally licensed distributors. Over the past four fiscal years, sales grew 124.8%, as prices remained stable and order rates jumped significantly. In its latest fiscal year, Sturm Ruger reported sales and operating income of $328.8 million and $63.5 million, with increases of 28.8% and 19.3%, respectively, over the prior year period. Both gross and operating margins reached the highest level of the past five years, as operating efficiencies were realized and new products caught on with customers. While the ATF reported that total background checks in the U.S. rose roughly 18% in 2011, Sturm Ruger outperformed the industry with unit shipment growth of 24%. Through the first nine months of 2012, the company has continued to perform well, with increases in revenues and operating income of 48.6% and 72.3%, respectively, over the prior year period.
Meanwhile, Smith & Wesson has also benefited from the industry's growth, reporting a somewhat less spectacular 39.2% growth in revenues over the past four fiscal years. In addition to manufacturing firearms, the company is one of the largest manufacturers of handcuffs and is the owner of the Smith & Wesson Academy, the oldest, private law enforcement training academy. In its latest fiscal year, Smith & Wesson reported sales and adjusted operating income of $412.0 million and $44.9 million, with increases of 20.4% and 152.5%, respectively, over the prior year period. The company's profit margins improved due to operating efficiencies gained from its recent facility consolidations, as well as from a sales rebound in the rifles segment. Results in FY2012 are also looking strong for Smith & Wesson, as management recently updated their sales guidance for the year to $530-540 million, roughly 30% growth over the prior year period.
The Opportunity
How should investors participate in this somewhat maligned, often interesting, growth industry? They should look at the outdoor specialty retailers, who are gaining market share in the firearms business and offer a wide variety of other products. The best positioned company in the segment is Cabela's (NYSE: CAB). Founded by the Cabela family at their kitchen table in 1961, the company has become the world's largest direct marketer of hunting, fishing, camping, and related merchandise. Cabela's revenues grew 19.6% over the past four fiscal years, as it expanded its retail space by 15.8% and created an entertaining shopping experience for customers.
In its most recent fiscal year, the company reported revenues and operating income of $2.8 billion and $231.5 million, increases of 5.6% and 24.1%, respectively, over the prior year period. Cabela's operating margins reached their highest level of the past five years, as it improved inventory management and reduced in-store promotions. In addition, the company has done a great job of creating loyalty through its Visa credit card reward program. As of December 2011, Cabela's had 1.4 million active cards outstanding that were used by customers to make 29% of their merchandise purchases for the year, leading to $291.7 million in additional revenue for the company. In 2012, the company has continued to perform well, with increases in revenues and operating income of 9.0% and 41.0%, respectively, over the prior year period. Adding this stock to your portfolio will definitely "make your day".
rghanley owns shares of Cabela's. The Motley Fool has no positions in the stocks mentioned above. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Is this post wrong? Click here. Think you can do better? Join us and write your own!


text: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Texas A&M, the University of Texas at Austin, and Rice University will use a $3.75 million grant from the National Science Foundation to become a regional innovation hub. (more…) Texas A&M has announced the distribution of $5 million in gifts from The Association of Former Students, the university's alumni association. (more…) Government intervention, when done correctly, leads to more happiness and satisfaction in the lives of citizens, says a Texas A&M researcher. (more…) See how Texas A&M is having an impact on the world's challenges through education, research and innovation. (more…) Howdy Portal | Maps | Mobile | Contact Us Search: Search Types TAMU Web People Depts INFORMATION FOR: Future Students Parents Current Students Former Students Faculty / Staff Visitors Corps of Cadets Veterans Tue Sep 16, 2014 | 11:36 AM CDT Campus EventsSep16Volunteer Opportunities FairSep17Business Career FairSep19Aggie Ring DaySep26The Texas TenorsSep30ACE DayOct07The National Acrobats of the People's Republic of ChinaOct09Ken Waldman's Roots Music Variety ShowOct11Football vs Ole Miss RSS - Full Calendar It's Time to Apply majors & minors cost calculator campus tours scholarships TAMUtimesAll Texas A&M news. All the time.Chemist Pursues Natural Approach To Hydrogen EnergyCloud Seeding Results Tend To Be Very DisappointingIMPACTS: Grade Retention and Student SuccessKyle Field Statues, Monuments UnveiledMore on TAMUtimes - RSS