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Chalet Hotel Christina Reviews
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A great place for families, the Christina is large, unfussy, and welcoming. It has a laid back atmosphere with plenty of convivial spaces to meet and socialise. And the location is knockout. The Christina sits right next to the slopes, directly opposite the lifts and about 150 metres from the ski school meeting place. So, you can ski out and ski home again and then enjoy a bit of après ski sunbathing on the fabulous first floor sun terrace that opens off the hotel bar. And if the children want to play on in the snow, the terrace allows you to keep an eye on them without missing out on your pre-dinner drinks.
Inside, the Christina is kitted out in warm wood panelling with stone floors and colourful fabrics. The dining room, which is surrounded by mountains on three sides, is a bright and characterful place. When you want to relax, the public bar and lounge spreads out on two levels, with comfy sofas perfect for relaxing or socialising after dinner.
Chalet hotel Christina's comfortable bedrooms can be adapted to suit your individual needs, and many can take an extra cot or bed. All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with wc, bath or shower with hairdryers available on request from reception.
Chalet hotel Christina provides excellent dining experience with incredible piste view. Enjoy a full English breakfast, afternoon tea and three course dinner with complimentary wine. Throughout the day there is tea, coffee and hot chocolate available at anytime. The fabulous sun terrace is the perfect place to enjoy your afternoon tea whilst keeping an eye on your children playing in the snow below. A children's high tea is available 7 days a week for children 12 years and under.
The snug hotel bar is great for a relaxing evening drink, if you prefer something livelier, Scotty's Bar just next door is great for some lively après.
One evening a week dinner is not served in the Chalet hotel allowing you the opportunity to dine out at one of the excellent local restaurants.
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The price shown includes 7 nights accommodation, with flights from Gatwick.
Prices shown are per person, per duration indicated, based on maximum occupancy. Descriptions and quality ratings are provided by the Tour Operator (or one of the Tour Operators where similar holidays are offered by more than one supplier). We reserve the right to make minor adjustments to the description or rating based on staff and customer feedback. Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.
Please note: the above prices are not inclusive of tourist tax which may be payable in resort (approximately £3 - £10 per person per week in local currency).


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(Jacksonville, FL) – The University of North Florida Fine Arts Center welcomes "Milking the Rhino" with Producer/Director David E. Simpson as part of the Southern Arts Federation's Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at the UNF Recital Hall. Following a screening of his documentary, "Milking the Rhino," Simpson will engage the audience in a discussion about the film and his work as a filmmaker. Tickets are available for $7 for adults and $5 for students from the UNF Ticket Box Office.
"Milking the Rhino" tells a nuanced tale of human-wildlife coexistence in post-colonial Africa. The Maasai tribe of Kenya and Namibia's Himba—two of Earth's oldest cattle cultures—are in the midst of upheaval. Emerging from a century of "white man conservation," which turned their lands into game reserves and fueled resentment towards wildlife, Himba and Maasai communities are now vying for a piece of the wildlife-tourism pie. Community-based conservation, which tries to balance the needs of wildlife and people, has been touted by environmentalists as "win-win." The reality, however, is more complex. "We never used to benefit from these animals," a Maasai host of a community eco-lodge explains. "Now we milk them like cattle!" His neighbor disagrees: "A rhino means nothing to me! I can't kill it for meat like a cow." And when drought decimates the grass shared by livestock and wildlife, the community's commitment to conservation is sorely tested.
David E. Simpson has crafted award-winning films for 25 years. As a producer, director and editor he plies his trade in the belief that a well-told story can move viewers' hearts and minds regarding crucial, human issues. David co-produced and directed "When Billy Broke His Head," a documentary about disability culture that won the Sundance Film Festival's Freedom of Expression Award, along with major prizes at dozens of other festivals. He recently co-produced and edited "Forgiving Dr. Mengele," about an Auschwitz survivor's controversial campaign of forgiveness, which won the 2006 Slamdance Grand Jury Prize for documentaries. David directed "Refrigerator Mothers," about a generation of mothers who raised autistic children under the shadow of professionally-promoted mother-blame. The film won top honors at the Florida, Indiana, and Sedona film festivals and aired on the PBS series P.O.V. David also produced and directed "Halsted Street, USA," a multi-award-winning snapshot of America through the prism of one multicultural street. His experimental narrative, "Dante's Dream," a re-working of Dante's cosmology, earned five 1st place festival awards.
The award-winning "Milking the Rhino" has been featured in numerous festivals, including the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, Jerusalem International Film Festival, Globians Doc Fest Berlin, Boston International Film Festival, among many others. "Milking the Rhino" was honored with awards for Best Documentary at the Pan African Film Festival and San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, as well as the Silver Lei at Honolulu International Film Festival.
The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of the Southern Arts Federation, a not-for-profit regional arts organization making a positive difference in the arts throughout the South since 1975. Southern Arts Federation is supported by funding and programming partnerships with the National Endowment for the Arts and the state arts agencies of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Special support for Southern Circuit is provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. For more information on the Southern Arts Federation and its programs visit www.southarts.org.
Tickets and Information:
Tickets are available for $7 for adults and $5 for students in cash from the UNF Ticket Box Office. For complete information about any shows or to purchase single tickets, visit www.unf.edu/fineartscenter or call the UNF Ticket Box Office at (904) 620-2878. Patrons can visit the Box Office in person at the University of North Florida, Building 45, Room 1400, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224. Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 90 minutes prior to show time.
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About The University of North Florida Fine Arts Center
Established in 2001, The University of Florida Fine Arts Center has built a rich tradition of showcasing an eclectic series of world-class performers, commercial entertainers, ethnic music and dance, cutting edge performances, and children's programming as well as the premiere of new works to support upcoming artists. The Center's goal is to enhance the academic programs of the University and to complement the cultural offerings within Jacksonville, building new audiences, and contributing to the quality of life and economic development of the city.

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The wildly popular Murrells Inlet 2020 MarshWalk Masters takes place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Put on your knickers and putt yourself through the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk stopping at restaurants and shops along the way. This is such great fun! If you've never participated let this be the year you do!
Play the hole at each of the nine stops on the tour and the lowest score wins! The 1st Place prize is a whooping $500 cash! Additional prizes will be awarded to 2nd and 3rd Place and Best Dressed Golfer.
Enjoy the beautiful Marshwalk views and watch the Augusta Masters on TVs along the stops while you play. An After Party and Awards Ceremony will begin at 9 p.m. at one of the hole locations. The registration fee is $20 per player (over 12) and $15 per player (under 12). Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020. Call 843-357-2007 with questions or for more information.
A String Serenade will be performed at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Myrtle Beach. Music selections from the Baroque, Romantic period and 20th century will be performed by the string orchestra. Songs by Handle, Barber, Britten and Tchaikovsky will be performed in the show presented by The Long Bay Symphony. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Join us at this performance, won't you?
It's not too early to be making your reservations for a summer vacation if you're planning to stay at our lovely North Shore Villas North Myrtle Beach. Check our Specials page to see what sort of deals we have going on and then either give us a call at (800) 367-6515 or go online to the North Shore Villas North Myrtle Beach page of our website and make your reservations online. We look forward to meeting you!


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Oklahoma City (39-11) had a 10-game winning streak snapped Saturday at Washington, but the Thunder moved to 21-3 at home while winning their seventh straight game at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Zach Randolph had 13 points and 13 rebounds and Marc Gasol added 13 points for Memphis (26-21), which lost for the second time in 13 games. The Grizzlies had won six straight games, the NBA's longest winning streak entering Monday.
Coming off a remarkable January during which he averaged 35.9 points per game on 54.9-per cent shooting, Durant finished 11 of 21 from the field.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington moved above .500 for the first time in more than four years, accomplishing the feat on its eighth try this season by pulling away in the second half to beat Portland.
John Wall scored 22 points, and Trevor Ariza added 20 for the Wizards, who hadn't had a winning record since beating the New Jersey Nets to improve to 2-1 on Halloween in 2009. Washington committed six turnovers while forcing 16 from Portland, and Wall and Co. didn't look back after Kevin Seraphin led a 12-0 run that put the Wizards up by 17 early in the fourth quarter.
Damian Lillard scored 25 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 to lead the Trail Blazers, who have lost four straight road games.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Danny Granger scored 16 points, Paul George and Lance Stephenson each added 15, and Indiana beat Orlando.
Indiana (37-10) won for the second time in three days and maintained its grip on the NBA's best record.
The reeling Magic were led by Arron Afflalo with 20 points and Nikola Vucevic with 16. Orlando (13-37) lost for the fourth time in five games and is a league-worst 3-23 on the road.
It wasn't nearly as easy as it seemed.
Orlando cut a 16-point second-quarter deficit to nine at the half, to 60-58 in the third quarter and even had two chances to tie the score.
But the Pacers answered with six straight points and put away the Magic with an 18-1 run that started late in the third quarter and ended with the Pacers up 86-64 with 7:45 left in the game.
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James came within two rebounds of his first triple-double this season, and Miami on for the fifth time in six games.
James had 24 points and 11 assists, Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and Chris Bosh added 17.
Wade had one of his best performances in an injury-hampered season, shooting 13 for 19 and adding 10 rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes. His point total was his highest since Dec. 18.
James was blanked in the rebound department down the stretch. When Wade snatched a rebound away from him with 4 minutes left, a grinning James chided him as they ran upcourt. Wade waved his arms in sheepish apology.
Teammate Ray Allen outfought James for a rebound a minute later, which left James muttering to the Heat bench.
DENVER (AP) — Randy Foye hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer, and Denver overcame a 36-point performance by Blake Griffin.
Kenneth Faried had a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets, who denied the Clippers their sixth win in seven games.
Ty Lawson, who missed the last four games with a shoulder injury, added 27 points and J.J. Hickson had 17 points and 12 rebounds.
DeAndre Jordan had 19 points and 12 rebounds. It was his team record 28th consecutive game with at least 10 rebounds. Jamal Crawford added 19 points for the Clippers, who fell to 0-11 on the road when trailing after the third quarter.
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Pierce scored 25 points, Deron Williams added 21 and Brooklyn stopped a three-game losing streak.
The Nets had lost to division leaders Toronto, Oklahoma City and Indiana after starting 2014 by winning 10 of their first 11 games, but got back on track against a Philadelphia team that has lost 13 of its last 16 games.
Brooklyn had a 19-point lead with 4:21 left in the third quarter cut to 104-102 after James Anderson hit a 3-pointer with 22 seconds left. Pierce then made two free throws before Shaun Livingston intercepted Michael Carter-Williams' pass and converted a pair of free throws to put it away.
Carter-Williams led Philadelphia with 21 points and Tony Wroten had 18 off the bench.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tony Parker scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and also doled out nine assists, and San Antonio overcame a 14-point deficit.
Tim Duncan scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half, and Marco Belinelli added 13 against his former club.
Anthony Davis had 17 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks, Anthony Morrow added 20 points and Eric Gordon scored 19 points for the Pelicans, who appeared in line for their fifth win in six games when they led by 14 near the end of the third quarter.
The Spurs, however, had other plans. Parker strung together an array of dazzling driving layups through crowds of defenders, and San Antonio outscored New Orleans 38-19 in the final period.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Knight made a 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds left and finished with 25 points, and Milwaukee snapped a six-game losing streak.
Knight took a couple dribbles, then quickly fired his 3 from the wing with Raymond Felton leaping into the air. Felton turned in disbelief as Knight rushed down the other end to celebrate.
The Knicks had one last chance, though Carmelo Anthony misfired on a deep 3. He finished with 36 points.
New York rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter, but ended up falling to the worst team in the NBA.
Khris Middleton added 19 points and a season-high five 3s for Milwaukee, which also snapped a seven-game skid to New York.
DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points, Devin Harris had a season-high 16 and Dallas handed Cleveland its fifth straight loss.
Nowitzki was on the bench for most of a key third-quarter stretch as the Mavericks restored a double-digit lead behind by Harris, Brandan Wright and Jose Calderon.
Harris had seven points on a 9-2 run that gave the Mavericks their first 15-point lead, and Wright scored nine of his 14 points in the third. Jose Calderon had four of his game-high 10 assists in the quarter and hit a pair of 3-pointers.
Kyrie Irving had 27 to lead the Cavaliers, who have dropped seven of their last eight.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points and Jonas Valanciunas added 18 to help Toronto win its fourth in five games.
DeRozan looked to get his teammates involved in the first half but once Kyle Lowry left with a knee injury, the new All-Star took matters into his own hands with nine points in the fourth quarter to quell a Jazz comeback. The Raptors scored 13 of the game's final 16 points.
Valanciunas and Amir Johnson, who had 11 points and 11 rebounds, exposed the Jazz interior defence without Derrick Favours (hip).
Marvin Williams scored 23 points and Alec Burks had 20 off the bench but it wasn't enough to keep the Jazz from their third straight loss, their worst span since a four-game skid from Dec. 4-9.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins had 25 points and 16 rebounds to help Sacramento snap a seven-game losing streak by defeating Chicago.
Cousins, the Kings' leading scorer and rebounder, missed the previous six games with a sprained ankle. Cousins came out aggressive, getting 11 points and seven rebounds in the first quarter when the Kings led 24-12 and never trailed the remainder of the game.
Jimmy Butler had 17 points for the frustrated Bulls, who have lost two straight and three of four. Tony Snell and Taj Gibson each had 11 points. Chicago was outscored 28-13 in the fourth quarter.
Chicago All-Star centre Joakim Noah had four points and four rebounds before being ejected in the third quarter when he picked up two technical fouls.


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HDHLAN MIPSel (LS2)
HDHLAN MIPSel (LS2) CPU 400MHz IDT 79RC32434-400BC with MIPSel CPU core RAM 64MB Micron MT 46V32MI6-SBC SDRAM Flash ROM 4MB Macronix MX29LV320T. USB 2 type A(rear - /dev/usb/lp0, front - /dev/usb/lp1) - NEC D720101GJ NIC 10/100Mb Realtek 8201CPPCI ethernet controller IDE Controller IT8211 PCI IDE disk controller. Stock Firmware 2.x
Main Board
The following hardware can be found on the main board:
- IDT 79RC32434-400BC Integrated Communications Processor, containing
- 32-bit @ 400MHz MIPSel CPU core (el -> le -> little endian) with MIPS32 instructions set architecture. Based on the MIPS 4Kc core.
- 10/100Mb Ethernet channel {:MII:Media Independent Interface}/{:RMII:Reduced Media Independent Interface} interface controller
- Serial UART, 16550 compatible
- DDR memory controller, can handle up to 256MB
- general purpose memory controller
- PCI controller
- DMA controller
- I'^2^'C bus
- general purpose I/O connectors
- JTAG interface (hardware-supported debugging)
- Watchdog timer
- No FPU (floating point is done via software emulation)
- 8201CP 'PHYceiver' - Physical Ethernet tranceiver, connected to the ICP's Ethernet channel
- RAM - 64MB Micron MT 46V32MI6-SBC SDRAM
- Flash ROM - 4MB Macronix MX29LV320T.
- IT8211 PCI IDE disk controller. The stock kernel driver reports an IT8212 (an IDE RAID 0/1/0+1 controller). However, there is indeed only a IT8211 on the board.
- USB - 2 type A connectors (rear - /dev/usb/lp0, front - /dev/usb/lp1) - NEC D720101GJ. The NEC chip supports five USB interfaces, of which only two are connected to the two plugs. Experienced tinkerer can try to add more USB plugs, according to this here.
IDE 3.5" Disk
- LS120: Samsung SP1203N
- LS160: Western Digital WD1600
- LS250: Samsung SP2514N
Power Supply
- 25W Co., Ltd. "open frame" dual voltage power supply, from the UOP25D/325D series ([1], [2]). The power supply is actually a "brick" power supply without the usual plastic case. The UOP25D/325D series comes in different variations. The differences are the input voltage ranges, and the maximum output current and output voltage stability. 5V ±5%, 0.1A - 2A and 12V ±6%, 0.1A - 1.5A are typical output values.
- Stock Firmware - 2.x series
- OpenLink available


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BLUEFIELD, Va. – The King University men's tennis team returned to action on Friday at Bluefield College. The Tornado came away with a 9-0 win to push their record to 7-4.
Rodrigo Avila defeated Lochlan Kitchen 6-2, 6-2 at No. one singles while Pablo Vidal won by the same margin at No. 2 singles over Jordan Owens of Bluefield (0-4). Leo Brigato took a 6-3, 6-2 victory at No. 3 singles. Patrick Jones (No. 4 singles) and Rafael Francisco (No. 5 singles) each won by identical scores of 6-1, 6-1. William Boyce rounded out King's squad with a 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 6 singles.
In doubles play, the Tornado (7-4) pair of Avila and Vidal took an 8-4 win at No. 1 while Jones and Brigato won their No. 2 doubles match 8-1. At No. 3 doubles, Boyce and Fancisco took an 8-2 victory to complete the sweep.
King returns to Conference Carolinas action tomorrow when the play at Mount Olive College. The dual match is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m.


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CMS projects healthcare spending to rise
New young patients and an expansive Medicare population will help fuel an uptick in healthcare spending to an average growth of around 5.8% between now and 2022, according to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid assessment published in Health Affairs.
Unsurprisingly, healthcare reform's creation of a more health-insured population is among the drivers of the anticipated growth. According to the CMS actuarial office which tallied the numbers, younger, newly insured patients will most likely spend their healthcare dollars on things like office visits and prescriptions, as opposed to, say, hospital services. But the economy and an aging population are also coming into play. CMS's researchers note that Baby Boomers will be bulking up the Medicare population between 2019 and 2022, which will boost the average Medicare spend to an average of 7.9%, compared to 2016-2018 when Medicare spending will grow an average of 7.3%.
As seen in other health cost studies, however, increases are not just about greater use, and CMS says healthcare costs will rise faster than per-capita GDP growth, which is expected to be around 4.7%.
CMS expects near-term spending to remain sluggish, with this year's growth staying below the 4% mark, due to a groggy economy, slow Medicare and Medicaid spending growth as well as insurance plans that have increased the cost-sharing requirements.
Although CMS researchers have made a direct link between the economy and health-related spending in this report, past research has indicated that this does not explain the slow growth of late. An article Health Affairs published in April was able to attribute about 37% of the 2009-2012 healthcare spending slowdown to the recession, an 8% to a drop in the number of privately insured patients, but were unable to account for what else drove sales downwards. Similarly, a CMS report that same month showed that 18-to-64 year olds were less likely to take their medications than the 65-plus set because they wanted to save money.
This could be of note because markets are still trying to understand the spending habits of youthful Millennials' spending habits. Retail habits of the young and unfettered may not give insight into long-term needs, but this is an age group with a different perspective on what qualifies as necessary. Some quick examples: the growth of car sharing services like ZipCar and rent-your-apartment businesses like Airbnb. A SymphonyIRI study cited by Time's Brad Tuttle noted this month that Millennials "are 18% more likely to 'self treat' where possible to avoid spending money on doctor's visits."
Assuming all goes as projected, CMS anticipates two prescription medication changes: first, a 5.2% spending uptick in 2014, due to more insured patients. Second, researchers see drug prices going upwards through 2022. This is in addition to seeing generics proportion of the market "level off at roughly 85%," which they write will contribute to higher average prescription drug prices. In terms of spend, researchers write these trends will mean an average of around 6.5% of growth on Rx meds from 2015-2022.


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We decided to take on southern Pennsylvania this summer — from Philly to Pittsburgh, through Amish country in Lancaster County and pausing at Gettysburg. The trip included two baseball games, my declaration-signing uncle's grave, a favorite nephew and much, much more, some of it touristy, some off the beaten path.
We decided to take on southern Pennsylvania this summer — from Philly to Pittsburgh, through Amish country in Lancaster County and pausing at Gettysburg. The trip included two baseball games, my declaration-signing uncle's grave, a favorite nephew and much, much more, some of it touristy, some off the beaten path.
"So, what did you like best about your trip?" my son asked when I called to tell him we were home.
I didn't hesitate. "The Old Fogies."
Now, before you go thinking I'm name-calling, let me explain.
Tom and Biz Fogie live on a farm at the edge of Maytown, Pa., with goats, chickens, sheep, pigs, horses, cows, llamas and lush gardens. On their 50-plus acres, they grow corn and grain to feed their animals and maintain an assortment of large and small ponds. They also operate a bed and breakfast, inviting their guests to be a part of farm life.
"We were looking for a farm experience," said a woman named Debbie on our last morning. Debbie, her two children and two grandchildren had arrived the night before. Already the little girls were sweaty and exhilarated, and smelling slightly of manure.
But my husband, Bill, and I weren't looking for the farm experience when we chose the Old Fogie Farm. We wanted a central location for day trips while we toured south central Pennsylvania. Fresh eggs for breakfast were a plus.
We'd arrived three nights before during a downpour. It was a Sunday, and when Bill called from the road to tell Biz we'd be later than we planned, she said, "It's date night for us. On Sundays we go to Subway. You're in the Garden Room. If we're not here, just go on in."
They weren't there. We felt like intruders as we pushed open the side door and toured the downstairs, searching everywhere for the Garden Room, which Biz had said would be "obvious" but wasn't. After circling the house, walking the gardens, visiting the barnyard full of chickens and goats and still not finding it, we settled on a front porch glider to wait for Tom and Biz. Two dogs — one a muscly Boston terrier, the other a tired Dalmatian — waited with us.
Tom and Biz finally arrived, and we settled in for the night. "Come watch the 'Lawrence Welk Show' with us, if you want to," they invited from the living room. Instead, we went back out to the barnyard with the dogs. "Chores in the morning at 8 o'clock," they said as we headed up.
Tom and Biz Fogie met in high school when Biz was working as a carhop in a drive-in. After high school, he was drafted into the Army, and he and his new wife went to Oklahoma where they lived until his discharge.
"I'm gonna buy a farm," he told Biz. They returned to Maytown and bought the farm at the edge of town. Twenty-seven years ago, they started the B and B.
The next morning at 8, their daughter Vicki pulled in, and off we went to do morning chores — milking the goat, feeding the pigs, horses and cows. Bill held the bottle for 2-week-old calf Patrick. Vicki gave us a basket and sent us into the chicken coop. "See how many eggs you can find," she said. We were proud as we could be of our half dozen.
Then we sat down with Biz, Tom and Vicki for a big farm breakfast, including porridge with blueberries, oatmeal cakes, the eggs we'd gathered now scrambled and served up with relish. I felt as though I'd known Tom and Biz all my life, that's how comfortable we were, how welcome they had already made us feel in their home.
After breakfast, we drove off exploring the area. When we returned, Biz and Tom had settled into twin recliners reading. They listened patiently as we told them all about our day. Afterward, as night was falling, we walked the half mile to the Maytown square, past a field of cut wheat so full of lightning bugs it looked like Christmas. Along the downtown streets, well-groomed old houses sat at the edge of the sidewalk. Other people were out walking as well, and everyone greeted us as though we were neighbors.
The next day, we missed chores and breakfast when we headed out early to Gettysburg. When we returned to the farm that evening, small children — newly arrived guests — were running as freely as the chickens around the barnyard and gardens. We knew the children — not us — would be helping Vicki with chores in the morning.
That morning we watched the small children milk the goat, feed the barnyard animals and gather eggs. We shared breakfast with a table of 10.
A couple of hours later, we packed up to leave. "Always hug heart to heart," said Biz, throwing her arms around us both. "Hug from the right side. Can you feel the difference?" Yeah, I could. As we climbed in the car, she said, "Some are and some aren't, but you're our kind of people."
Tom and Biz are our kind of people, too.
"That's why," I said to my son, "hands down, the old Fogies were my favorite part of the trip."
Barbara Presnell is a poet and writer who lives in Lexington. Contact her at www.barbarapresnell.com.


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Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as storm hits Northeast
(CNN) — More than 1,000 flights were canceled Wednesday as many holiday travelers looked to return home while a powerful series of storms advanced on the Northeast.
The bad weather affected travel throughout the United States. According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, about 1,400 flights had been called off Wednesday with more than 130 Thursday flights canceled already.
"Delta has 200 system cancellations. That includes Delta flights and Delta connection flights. And that is centered around where the storm has been and where it is moving," spokesman Morgan Durrant said.
American Airlines canceled 150 flights, spokesman Matt Miller said.
Blustery bands of precipitation moved through the mid-Atlantic states Wednesday afternoon, threatening to bring snowstorms and blizzards to the Northeast. Some places could expect to see more than a foot of snow, CNN Meteorologist Bonnie Schneider said.
Philadelphia International Airport had some arrival delays of 3 1/2 hours on Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Airports in the New York City area were reporting delays of more than one hour, with Newark International Airport experiencing an average delay of two and a half hours. Flights bound for LaGuardia Airport were being held in their originating cities until 7:30 p.m. ET.
Greyhound listed almost 50 canceled bus routes on its website.
Amtrak listed only one service disruption, because of a mudslide in the Pacfic Northwest, on amtrak.com.
Travelers are advised to check before leaving home to see if their flights are postponed or canceled.
CNN's Todd Sperry contributed to this report.


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When Ducati released its Corse themed Superbikes at Milan last year, we knew the Italian company was onto something special. With ample carbon fiber, aluminum tanks, and a tasteful amount white and red paint, the Corse livery sets itself apart from the rest of the Ducati line as being the pinnacle of the Italian company's offering.
So when we saw the "Corse" Multistrada 1200S that took place in Pikes Peak, we were equally excited, and begged Ducati North America to make a race replica model (we're still begging them by the way). While Ducati might take a little more convincing, some owners have taken things into their own hands. Enter into the picture Finishing Touch 4U's Ducati Streetfighter Corse.


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My mom has a recipe on Epicurious. At first I found that amusing. Epicurious, after all, is the holy grail of recipe websites, the collected works of some of the best food writers in the country. And, to put it most kindly, my mom was not a gifted cook. At least not by the definition we most usually apply today.
Oh, it's a good recipe. Maybe a great recipe. We printed it in the
It has just the right balance of sweet and tart, with the spice of cloves, cinnamon and allspice coming up from the background. I can — and sometimes do — drink the syrup straight. The texture is like a loose jelly, but the cranberries are cooked briefly, so they still have pop. It's so good that I know my mom couldn't have thought it up herself.
When I say something like that, people sometimes gasp. It sounds cruel, particularly these days when culinary ability is regarded as being next to godliness.
But even if my mom had had the inclination to be a good creative cook, she probably wouldn't have had either the time or the resources. She was too busy raising four kids on my dad's Air Force salary — for most of his career a modest paycheck that still required us to pack up and move almost every year.
To my mom, cooking was not about the joy of creation, it was a part of housework — something that had to be done to feed six people three times a day, along with the washing and the ironing, the dusting and the vacuuming and the helping with the homework.
Later, when we kids were more grown, she dabbled in baking bread and cookies. But even then she harbored a deep distrust of written recipes, as if they were witch doctors' incantations that might or might not work depending on the phase of the moon or the mood of the ingredients.
The cranberry sauce is pretty easy to make: You boil spiced simple syrup and then add the berries and cook them just until they start to pop. Chill for a couple of days and you're good to go. (Times restaurant critic Jonathan Gold says he substitutes orange juice for half of the liquid, which I think is a very good idea.)
So where does this recipe come from? After a couple of weeks of concerted searching, I still don't know. I can't ask her; she's been gone for almost 20 years. The only record I have is a recipe card in her handwriting titled simply "Spiced Cranberries." It will go to my daughter.
My sister, the family historian, has a similar recipe card, but hers reads "Grandma Smith's Spiced Cranberries," which indicates that it came from my mom's family in Wapakoneta, Ohio. But it also has the note "Good with turkey and ham," and while my family always ate turkey, we almost never ate ham, so that could be an indication that it was copied from a cookbook or magazine. That's my dad's best guess as well.
But where? I've looked through my old editions of "Joy of Cooking" — my mom's family's kitchen bible — and though there is a spiced cranberry recipe somewhat similar in structure, the technique and balance of ingredients is different.
My sister pointed to the 1943 edition of "The American Woman's Cookbook," which she remembers my mom using. There's a spiced cranberry recipe in there, but again, though the ingredients are similar, they're put together in a different way.
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At this point, I guess it's going to have to remain a Thanksgiving mystery.
And in a way, I think that's kind of fitting — let's let it stand as a tribute to all those anonymous souls who labor in the kitchen, cooking not for the fun of it but simply because the families they love need to eat.
They can't all wind up on Epicurious, but they still deserve our thanks.


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Suspended Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix collected $182,358 in salary and other benefits last year, including a $16,814 longevity bonus he received after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife, according to city payroll records.
LaCroix had been scheduled to go on trial last week in Concord District Court, but the proceeding was postponed until late June, according to the Middlesex district attorney's office. He is facing charges that he assaulted his wife and a female neighbor in separate incidents in Maynard last summer.
LaCroix, who has pleaded not guilty, was placed on paid administrative leave after his arrest in June, allowing him to continue to collect his $146,305 annual salary.
The $16,000 bonus for last year went to LaCroix in November, months after his suspension. LaCroix could get the bonus again this year if he remains on paid leave, or if he is acquitted and returns to his job, according to Acting Police Chief Keith MacPherson.
MacPherson said the longevity bonus goes to officers who have been on the police force for 10 or more years, and is based on a percentage of their base salary. He said the benefit is paid on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving each year.
Reached by phone last week, LaCroix declined to comment. He is under house arrest and required to wear a GPS monitoring bracelet.
His lawyer, Tom Drechsler, said LaCroix deserves to be paid because he is still an employee of the city, and is innocent until proven guilty.
Drechsler said LaCroix wants to have his case resolved as soon as possible.
"My client wanted this trial to go forward as scheduled, but the judge heard both sides and allowed the postponement," said Drechsler, who noted that he had opposed the motion. "He sought to be tried back in February, and for various reasons, through no fault of his, it hasn't happened. He shouldn't be penalized and criticized for that."
MaryBeth Long, a spokeswoman for the district attorney, said the first postponement came because the prosecutor needed to deal with another case, and the second resulted from a scheduling conflict with a witness.
Last week, another member of the Waltham force was put on paid leave after being charged with a crime.
Officer Paul Manganelli, 46, a 20-year veteran of the Police Department, was arrested by the FBI on child pornography charges after he allegedly used his e-mail account to send and receive illicit images, such as photos and videos of prepubescent girls having sex.
Manganelli was released last week into the custody of his parents on $50,000 bond, with home confinement and a monitoring bracelet. He faces a number of restrictions, including staying away from minors and not using computers.
According to city payroll records, Manganelli made $95,452 last year. His base salary was $59,236, and was supplemented by a $5,868 longevity bonus. His pay also included $8,875 in overtime, and $10,650 for work details.
'Nobody wants to see the waste of public funds, but we also have to understand there's such a thing as due process. This will be resolved ultimately.'
It was unclear last week whether he would face federal indictment, or how long he might be on paid leave.
LaCroix's $182,358 total pay last year included vacation time, holiday overtime, and other benefits, according to city payroll records.
For this year, he had received $46,177 through March 20, according to city records released Friday.
Mayor Jeanette McCarthy said LaCroix has been paid while awaiting trial because he was not indicted by grant jury, but noted that residents have told her they find the situation to be "outrageous."
The mayor said that the suspended chief could lose his job if he is found guilty on the criminal charges, as well as if the city finds that his conduct was in violation of Police Department rules. However, she said, no matter what the verdict is in the criminal case, the city must conduct an independent investigation in order to dismiss LaCroix from the force, and the investigation can be completed only after the trial.
She had asked the City Council last month for funds to begin the investigation immediately, in order to expedite the process, but the council voted against her proposals. The mayor said the city can start certain tasks for the investigation before the trial, and by denying the funds, the council is simply creating more time in which LaCroix can collect his pay if the decision is made to fire him.
"If we're going to delay until after the trial's done and then start the investigation, we've lost a whole lot of time," McCarthy said. "I don't see any reason to dilly-dally."
Some councilors said they felt uncomfortable with the timing of the request, before LaCroix's case is resolved, and would rather wait to see what happens in court.
However, City Councilor Thomas Stanley, who is also a state representative, said the mayor should have started the process even sooner.
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Councilor Joseph Vizard said the whole situation has led him to believe the city should take a second look at the powers of the police chief, and make the appointed lifetime position more accountable to city government.
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The White House is happy to spike the football on its own terms.
In the middle of last week, President Obama told 60 Minutes he wasn't releasing the Osama Bin Laden death photos because he saw no "need to spike the football." Another reason, he said, was to deny to Bin Laden's supporters the "propaganda tool" that "very graphic photos of somebody who was shot in the head" might present.
Despite the president's stated misgivings about spiking the ball, by Saturday his government was doing a sideline victory dance as it released five Bin Laden home videos captured in the Abbottabad raid. The videos, which Pentagon briefers milked with both fists for their propaganda value, depict Bin Laden as a beard-dyeing putz wrapped up in his TV blanket sitting in his ramshackle media room, using a remote control to channel-surf satellite news for coverage of himself. * Other videos show him missing his cues or flubbing words as he addresses the camera.
Elisabeth Bumiller reports in the May 8 New York Timesthat one reason the White House released the videos was to "further diminish the legacy and appeal of Bin Laden." Bumiller continues:
The intelligence official who briefed reporters at an unusual Pentagon news conference on Saturday took pains to point out that Bin Laden, who was 54 when he was killed, had dyed his white beard black for his appearances in the videos—suggesting vanity or at least a desire to appear younger in videos made for distribution to his followers around the world.
The Washington Post's Greg Millerinterprets the briefing similarly, writing that the videos were released "perhaps to present [Bin Laden] in settings that might embarrass his followers or at least minimize his mystique." In a Commentary blog item, Max Boot applauded the release of the putz video, calling it an effective way of "breaking the spell" Bin Laden had over his devotees.
But if rendering the foe that you just exterminated as a washed-up, post-virile, shut-in isn't spiking the football, I don't know what is. Had the president been honest on 60 Minutes, he would have said that the United States loves to spike the ball on its own terms—that is, when the spiking carries little risk of retaliation.
The administration's recent propaganda efforts—or exercise in news management or whatever you want to call it—deserve greater scrutiny. The administration sent two different messages over the weekend about the Bin Laden capture, one for the foreign audience that doesn't speak much English and one for the domestic audience.
The message for the foreign audience is a visual one: Bin Laden had so lost his mojo that he was just an old man freezing in a dump watching television.
The message for the literate audience at home is almost the opposite. It can be found in the Times piece, where the unnamed briefing official (who paints Bin Laden as a diminished force) goes on to explain that the Abbottabad compound was a "command and control center" from which Bin Laden plotted attacks and directed al-Qaida operations. The Post conveys this second message, too, reporting that an official said that the "materials reviewed over the past several days clearly show that bin Laden remained an active leader," still directing the "tactical details" of operations. Reduced to its essence, the administration is saying to the English-speaking reading audience: At the time of his death Bin Laden was as dangerous as ever.
I belabor the propaganda point because we are most vulnerable to it when we are frightened and when we are victorious. Because it has been so long since al-Qaida has hit the United States directly, the public is not very frightened of attacks, so propaganda about the dangers posed by the group would be ignored. But victories, such as the killing of Bin Laden, make us super susceptible to persuasion, manipulation, and propaganda. It's times like these, when we don't think anyone might be gaming us, that we should be on greatest guard.
Obama's wreath-laying at Ground Zero and his visit to a New York fire station last week was his subtle way of taking a victory lap without being blatant about it, of taking credit for the killing without taking credit for it. As the press noted, Obama gave no big speech in New York and offered just a few remarks. He and his handlers were happy to let the images speak for them.
Of the many differences between the Obama administration and the Bush administration, nobody in Obama's White House would ever allow a "Mission Accomplished" sign to serve as a backdrop for one of his speeches. This administration's attitude toward propaganda is to let the press do the work. When it comes to the putz videos, Obama's strategy is working perfectly.
I would really like to see the White House release video of the president channel surfing for coverage of himself. While we're on the subject of Bin Laden, best of luck to the organizations that have FOIAed the death photos. What's the best document ever FOIAed? Send your nominations to email@example.com and watch my Twitter feed for the best submission. (Email may be quoted by name in "The Fray," Slate's readers' forum; in a future article; or elsewhere unless the writer stipulates otherwise. Permanent disclosure: Slate is owned by the Washington Post Co.)
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12:00 amRick Steves' Europe [#306H] Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Creme Brulee Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee. We marvel at Monet, Manet and company in the stunning Orsay Gallery. Tracing the sad steps of Marie Antoinette, we relive French history from its bloody revolution to its extravagant belle epoch. duration 27:46 STEREO TVG
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1:00 amAngelique Kidjo and Friends: Spirit Rising Grammy winning recording artist Angelique Kidjo pays tribute to her West African homeland and the richness and beauty of its culture in this concert special. Through her songs, Kidjo communicates the universal spirit and appeal of African music. She performs genre-spanning duets - from Broadway show tunes and rock classics to a Bob Marley reggae song and a Swahili love ballad - with a diverse group of guest artists, including pop-opera star Josh Groban, jazz singer Dianne Reeves, saxophonist Branford Marsalis and Ezra Koenig, frontman for the indie-rock band Vampire Weekend. This concert special also features Kidjo's favorite gospel choir and dancers from the Broadway hit FELA! duration 56:58 STEREO TVG
2:00 amAustin City Limits [#3811H] Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes/tUnE-yArDs Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes and tUnE-yArDs bring experimental alt.pop to the ACL stage. The Zeroes support their LP Here, while tUnE-yArDs performs material from w h o k i l l. duration 56:46 SRND51 TVPG
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4:00 amShakespeare Uncovered [#103] Richard II with Derek Jacobi Derek Jacobi returns to a role he played 30 years ago, coaches actors at the Globe in aspects of the play, reveals why it could have cost Shakespeare his life - and shares some of the extraordinary modern political parallels within the play that still resonate as dictators are deposed. Also featured are notable excerpts from the Great Performances film adaptation starring Ben Whishaw and Patrick Stewart. duration 56:46 STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: none)
5:00 amShakespeare Uncovered [#104] Henry IV & Henry V with Jeremy Irons Jeremy Irons (who stars as Henry IV in the Great Performances film adaptation) uncovers the enduring appeal of Shakespeare's "history plays," from the facts of English history to the father-son drama that Shakespeare created. He discloses what Shakespeare's sources were - and how he distorted them. He invites the viewer behind the scenes at the filming of some of the most important sequences in the new Great Performances adaptations of both plays, starring Irons, with Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal. duration 56:46 STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: none)
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12:30 pmb organic with Michele Beschen [#109] At The Office Resourceful ways to naturally take care of business. Michele Beschen shares what it takes to make your office healthier, more resourceful and less wasteful. Tips on how to decorate and light your work space. What to look for by way of supplies, clever methods of repurposing and recycling right there at your desk, and how to pack a waste free lunch. duration 27:16 STEREO TVG
1:00 pmGrowing Bolder [#210H] No Strings Attached No Strings Attached? - Musicians strive for perfection. That means their instruments must be flawless. But good luthiers are very hard to find. See what makes Saul Cornell the most important member of any string section, even though he doesn't play a note. International Celebrity: Rachel Veitch - "How's Rachel? Is Chariot Still Running?" We get the questions daily. Rachel, of course, is Rachel Veitch, the hard-driving, gun-toting, America-loving nonagenarian who became an international celebrity after we told her story. How's she doing? For starters, she's a little nervous to have Marc behind the wheel of her beloved Chariot. But she's also getting ready for a little body work of her own. She shares her busy plans for the coming months (you could say she's on a bit of a media blitz) and she answers the question everyone wants to know: how many miles are on Chariot now? Skydivers Over Sixty Smash World Record - Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. Knitters. Dancers. Writers. Painters. Entrepreneurs. This is how skydivers do it. It's one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever, and only Growing Bolder was there to document it. duration 26:46 STEREO TVG
1:30 pmHealing Quest [#1001] Integrative Pediatrics with Dr. Lindy Woodard; The Power of Food As Medicine with Dr. Nick Gonzalez & Dr. Ron Schmid; Gratefulness as a Healing Practice with Dr. Brenda Wade. duration 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
2:00 pmMy Generation [#3015] Bitter Sweet: The Diabetes Dilemma Diabetes in America. A renowned doctor, a former beauty queen, an acclaimed actor and a forward-thinking chef are all working to change the direction of this debilitating disease. (Long) Millions have it and millions more are at risk: Diabetes in America. See how a renowned doctor, a former beauty queen, an acclaimed actor and a forward-thinking chef are all working to change the direction of this debilitating disease. duration 26:46 STEREO TVG
2:30 pmRoadtrip Nation [#709H] The team sits down with Rep. Barney Frank in Washington D.C. After taking in the sights of the nation's capital, the team travels to Norfolk, Virginia to watch a roller derby scrimmage and interview Margaret Wagner and her fellow skaters, hoping to gain insights into how to become fearless. Finally, it is on to New York City to visit with Liz Mandarano, former lawyer-turned-yoga instructor and studio owner. duration 26:46 STEREO TVG
3:00 pmMotorWeek [#3223H] 2013 Drivers' Choice Awards * 2013 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards * Goss' Garage: Certified Used Cars duration 26:46 SRND51 TVG
3:30 pmHometime [#2702] Log Cabin Systems 2 The crew updates plumbing systems with energy-saving features, including on-demand hot showers. duration 25:14 TVG
4:00 pmThis Old House [#3219H] Essex 2012/13, Liquid Assets Lots of groundwork today, as Roger helps aquatic systems specialist Yorgos Gregory revive a neglected water feature, and drilling expert Roger Skillings is drilling for both a new water well and for geothermal wells. Master electrician Allen Gallant shows Kevin how he bends PVC conduit to run the new electrical service underground over hill and dale. duration 25:46 STEREO TVG
4:30 pmAsk This Old House [#1119H] Caring for Orchids as Houseplants/Purchasing a Kitchen Wall Cabinet Landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner purchase and install a kitchen wall cabinet. duration 25:16 STEREO TVG
5:00 pmVictory Garden [#3201Z] Dry: Use Less Water In Your Landscape Use less water in your landscape. Explore the Water Conservation Garden near San Diego, California, with host Jamie Durie and learn about xeriscaping: water-wise gardening. Learn how to create a dry-laid garden wall with hardscape experts, the Stone Guys. Grow a fire-wise garden in an area that's at risk for wildland fires. Eat healthy with chef Michel Nischan - who shows you a Native American-style "Three Sisters" garden that features corn, squash and beans. duration 26:46 TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
5:30 pmTheater Talk [#610] Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? We welcome actor/playwright Tracy Letts and actor/director Amy Morton who are now starring in the Broadway revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? They talk about the process and rigors of playing the iconic roles of George and Martha in this classic American drama. Also on the program, actors Ari Brand, Jenny Bacon and Mark Nelson, the cast of Aaron Posner's new play My Name is Asher Lev, which is based on the popular 1972 novel by Chaim Potak about a young Hassidic artist's search for identity. duration 26:46 STEREO TVG
6:00 pmBetween The Lines with Barry Kibrick [#1217] Meredith Baxter - Untied (Actress) Meredith Baxter is best known for her role as Alex Keaton's (Michael J. Fox) mom in the popular sitcom Family Ties. In her bestselling memoir Untied, she writes of her personal struggles with an engaging sense of perspective that all will relate to. duration 26:46 STEREO TVG
6:30 pmSpark! [#703H] Westerhout, Bell, and Blades Spark follows photographer Katherine Westerhout, who documents beautifully decaying buildings, inside a forgotten West Oakland landmark: the 16th Street Train Station. Once the terminus of the Transcontinental Railroad, this Beaux Arts gem has been off-limits since 1989, but that might be about to change. Next, comedian W. Kamau Bell shares his wry observations on race and his personal stories about being black in an Obama-era America. Then, meet Wil Blades, a virtuoso at playing a soulful instrument from a bye-gone era, the B3 organ. duration 27:21 STEREO TVG
7:00 pmAustin City Limits [#3811H] Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes/tUnE-yArDs Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes and tUnE-yArDs bring experimental alt.pop to the ACL stage. The Zeroes support their LP Here, while tUnE-yArDs performs material from w h o k i l l. duration 56:46 SRND51 TVPG
8:00 pmShakespeare Uncovered [#105] Hamlet with David Tennant An acclaimed Hamlet himself in the RSC's recent hit production (and another recent Great Performances production), David Tennant meets with fellow Hamlets, including superstar Jude Law, comparing notes on the titanic challenge of playing the most iconic of all roles. He also tries, alongside Simon Russell Beale and Ben Whishaw, to master the meaning of the play and the reason why it is considered the greatest of Shakespeare's works. duration 56:46 STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: none)
9:00 pmShakespeare Uncovered [#106H] The Tempest with Trevor Nunn Trevor Nunn, the legendary director who has directed 30 of Shakespeare's 37 plays and is determined to complete them all before he retires, takes viewers through the magical and mysterious world created in Shakespeare's last complete play. He considers The Tempest Shakespeare's farewell from the stage and relates the play to the playwright's family life. Among the enthusiastic students of the play who contribute ideas about the role of Prospero is the Archbishop of Canterbury, along with Helen Mirren and director Julie Taymor, who collaborated on the most recent film adaptation - with Mirren playing a female Prospera. duration 55:16 STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: DVI)
10:00 pmFats Domino - Walkin' Back to New Orleans This special chronicles music legend Fats Domino's triumphant return to the stage after Hurricane Katrina's devastation to his New Orleans hometown. Two years after a harrowing rescue from the storm, Domino headlined a 2007 benefit concert for the city, performing hits like "Blueberry Hill," and "Ain't That a Shame" to an adoring audience. Narrated by actor John Goodman, it captures the concert and provides an up-close, biographical look at Domino's storied career. It also includes rare interviews with Domino as well as singers Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Robert Plant and Randy Newman, who discuss how this legendary performer has inspired their careers. duration 56:46 STEREO TVG
11:00 pmWoodsongs [#902] The Blind Boys of Alabama The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The Grammys and The National Endowment for the Arts with Lifetime Achievement Awards and winners of five Grammy Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 60 years and shows no signs of diminishing. They will be performing material from their new CD Take The High Road. duration 56:30 STEREO TVG
12:00 amRick Steves' Europe [#311H] Budapest: The Best of Hungary Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe. It's actually two cities- busy Pest and noble Buda-straddling the Danube and laced together by mighty bridges. Capitalism has taken hold with gusto as shopping boulevards thrive and stone Lenins and cast iron Stalins litter a theme park at the edge of town. Today Gypsy orchestras feature smoking violins, venerable mineral baths are the rage, and 19th century coffeehouses enjoy a renaissance. duration 27:46 STEREO TVG
12:30 amBurt Wolf: Travels & Traditions [#1108] Connecting The Dots In America During Burt's 40 years of reporting, he has lived through a half-dozen recessions in the United States and visited dozens of countries during their economic downturns. In this program, he travels across the U.S. talking to people who have made our nation economically stronger - creative entrepreneurs with great imaginations who started small businesses based on their innovative ideas and technology and made fortunes for themselves and the people who helped them get started. duration 26:46 STEREO TVG


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23 Apr 2013 07:36:14 AM
In No-Man's-Land After Latest Loss, Nate Diaz Calls for Intermediate Weight Classes
("…and I'm just saying, in this new 163-pound division, maybe motherf*ckers shouldn't be allowed to kick you in your damn neck so much." / Photo via Esther Lin @ MMAFighting)
Even before he lost his second consecutive lightweight fight to Josh Thomson at UFC on FOX 7, Nate Diaz was eyeing a return to welterweight — a division he'd already bounced out of in 2011, following back-to-back losses to Dong Hyun Kim and Rory MacDonald. So what's a guy supposed to do if he's not powerful enough to deal with the beasts at 170, and cutting to 155 is no longer worth the misery? Call it sour grapes if you will, but Nate floated the following suggestion on twitter yesterday:
@ufc more weight classes ASAP?? 163,178,193 More super fights more champion vs champion, closer to weight better fights more potential …
Obviously, that 163-pound division would be tailor-made for the younger Diaz brother, so it makes sense that he'd support it. But self-interest aside, there's some logic to the idea. While UFC president Dana White has been looking to smaller and smaller fighters as the future of the promotion — 115-pound dudes? seriously? — the UFC already has a deep roster of talented, popular contenders who have suffered from being "in between" weight classes, either ruining their bodies through massive weight cuts to stay competitive, or giving up tremendous size disadvantages to compete at a more "natural" division.Read More DIGG THIS


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This is one big fan of "Johnny Football."
Texas high school student Christian Chavez was so enthralled by his hometown hero, Heisman hopeful Johnny Manziel, that he had the Texas A & M football star's face shaved onto the back of his head. The cut included Manziel's college logo and his well-known nickname, "Johnny Football," along with makeup to make it really stand out.
"I love the haircut. I'm a big fan of Johnny," a proud Chavez, 17, told ESPN. "My parents love it, too. They like Johnny. My older brother played with Johnny."
Too bad his school, Hill Country High School in Kerrville, did not appreciate the haircut as much as Chavez did.
When he showed up at school Thursday, Chavez was apparently placed in isolation at the school because the haircut violated the school's dress code. He opted to head home instead.
In a statement to ESPN, the school district said its rules require that "Hair must be clean and neatly groomed. Only natural hair colors are acceptable. Hairstyles that are distracting are not acceptable."
The school said the student "was placed in an area of the school where he would not distract the learning of other students."
The school's decision has made Chavez something of a local hero himself after ESPN wrote about the teen and his plight – even though initial reports said the teen was kicked out of school.
"I didn't see anything wrong with the haircut," Chavez told the San Antonio Express News.
His mother, like any Latina mom, wasn't focused on the attention but was worried about one thing.
"I don't want my son to miss school. He needs his education," Irma Chavez told the Express News, adding that she approved her son's haircut on Wednesday but never imagine it would cause any fuss.
"It never crossed my mind that the haircut would cause an interruption in the education," she told the paper.
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robert wrote:Hey! Just wanted to say hi!
I've been away from the forum a lot lately...just been using FB and Twitter mostly on my 8-week tour so far, but got back in the community this past week and wanted to give a shout out.
Great to have you here!!!
Hey there! Great to be here as well. Yeah, I've been following you over at FB/Twitter as Blue Rose/TeaAddictedGeek. Blue Rose is more my personal account where I tend to talk more about veganism, Doctor Who, and various other fandoms. It's also uncensored. I'm more apt to discuss fitness on the TeaAddicted accts, and I get a lot of questions there. You know, the usual: "What do you do for protein?"
I can't tell you how many times I run into people who ask me or others about being vegan and bodybuilding. I've been emailed under my coach account, seen postings up at Muscle and Fitness Hers, you name it. I typically refer them to your book and if possible, this site and veganfitness.net. I also luuuurve showing your picture to people who insist vegans are all dying, "transparent", and anorexic. Call it a guilty pleasure.
Good luck on your tour!! It sounds like a lot of fun. I personally love and adore traveling and wish I had more time and money to do both--especially time.
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AT&T Invested Nearly $80 Million In South Dakota From 2010 Through 2012 To Enhance Speeds, Reliability And Performance For Customers
Expanded 4G Coverage, New Cell Sites and Boosted Capacity Drive Improved Customer Experience
Feb 21, 2013, 02:25 EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* invested nearly $80 million in its South Dakota wireless and wireline networks from 2010 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks.**
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AT&T has made nearly 90 wireless network upgrades in six key categories in South Dakota during 2012, including activating new cell sites, adding capacity, upgrading cell sites to provide fast 4G mobile Internet speeds, deploying high-capacity Ethernet connections to cell sites, and adding or upgrading Distributed Antenna Systems, which boost wireless coverage and capacity in buildings and at major venues like convention halls or sports arenas.
"We know our customers depend on us for fast, reliable mobile Internet connections at home, work and everywhere in between," said Hardmon Williams, AT&T vice president and general manager for South Dakota, Minnesota and the Northern Plains. "Delivering for our South Dakota customers is a top priority and our ongoing investment here is designed to deliver a superior mobile Internet experience, encompassing speed, coverage and reliability."
"One of the reasons South Dakota has become such a dynamic place to live, work, and conduct business, can be attributed to the contributions of companies such as AT&T," said S.D. State Senate President Pro Tem Corey Brown. "AT&T's continued investment in our state's technology infrastructure makes possible the efficient communications and connectivity that are keys to building and strengthening South Dakota's business community. We need to continue to adopt pro-business policy that encourages this type of investment."
"We're proud to invest in South Dakota and expand our wireless broadband network to support growing demand for the latest wireless devices and capabilities," said Cheryl Riley, director, External Affairs- AT&T South Dakota. "We'd like to applaud policymakers for seeking a pro-business environment that provides regulatory certainty and encourages private investment in our state's communications infrastructure. This type of investment helps spur economic development, job creation and greater access to healthcare, education and other vital services."
Planned Investment to Expand Reach of Wireless and Wired Broadband
AT&T recently launched Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment initiative to expand and enhance its wireless and wireline IP broadband networks. As part of Project VIP, AT&T plans to increase the density of its wireless network by deploying more than 10,000 macro sites, more than 1,000 distributed antenna systems, and more than 40,000 small cells. Through this initiative, we also plan to:
- Expand 4G LTE to cover more than 300 million people by year-end 2014
- Expand the AT&T wired IP network to 57 million customer locations, covering 75 percent of customer locations in its wired service area by year-end 2015
- Expand the AT&T fiber network to reach 1 million additional business locations by year-end 2015
AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the nation's largest 4G network, covering 288 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience.
AT&T is the only U.S. service provider to deploy two compatible 4G technologies to deliver more speed to more smartphone customers. AT&T's HSPA+ network enables mobile Internet speeds up to four times faster than 3G technologies.***
For more information about AT&T's coverage in South Dakota or anywhere in the U.S., consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds not available everywhere. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Compatible device and data plan required. Learn more at att.com/network.
***Claim compares 4G download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE : T ) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T │DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
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LOUISVILLE -- Cummins Turbo Technologies is showing off a suite of near-market and future solutions that it says can improve the fuel efficiency of any modern diesel engine by at least 6%, at the Mid-America Trucking Show this week.
The trend toward downsizing - which sees engine and vehicle manufacturers aiming to maintain or increase the power outputs from their products while making them smaller and lighter - represents a significant engineering challenge. Among the next-generation technologies that are being revealed to meet it are:
• A Waste Heat Turbine Expander prototype, which captures what would otherwise be lost energy in the form of heat, from a number of sources onboard the vehicle, and turns it into useful mechanical 34 hp (25 kW) power that is capable of reducing vehicle fuel consumption by 5 percent and delivering fuel savings of up to $5,500 per annum.
• A next-generation VGT(TM) Turbocharger based on a validated platform that can be tailored to meet the needs of individual customers easily, and that is 4.4 lb (2 kg) lighter than the model it replaces. It substantially lowers initial cost while featuring a high-efficiency compressor stage, delivering improved fuel economy.
• An inverse impeller that replaces conventional designs and, through the use of flow optimization software, has the capability to improve compressor stage efficiency by 1 percent on its own, delivering a $160 per-annum fuel savings for on-highway applications.
• A super map width enhancement collar that enhances map width by 15 percent and facilitates engine downsizing, improves driveability, widens the operating range, aids efficiency mapping and delivers fuel savings.
• Rolling element bearings - Cummins Turbo Technologies has developed its own high-durability, low-friction ball-bearing solution that improves both transient response and lowers fuel consumption, delivering a 1 percent improvement in overall turbocharger efficiency.
• Holset Rotary Turbine Control (RTC) - Patented flow- channelling technology that directs exhaust gas to selected ports, for limited exhaust control capability. RTC is integrated into the turbine housing within Cummins Turbo Technologies Modulated 2-stage (M2) and Serial 2-stage (S2) products.


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SADATFS Presentations and News Items
From GODORT
This page is a listing of presentations and news items about the State Agency Databases Across the Fifty States project.
Presentations about the project
- State Databases: Mining the Deep Web - Slides from Daniel Cornwall's presentation at the University of Hawaii, Manoa in March 2011.
Presentations using project pages
- Databases by Alaskans (May 2013) - Katie Fearer of the Alaska State Library tours publicly searchable databases and other data sources produced by Alaska state agencies. Uses the Alaska project page.
In the news
- July 2012 - State Agency Databases Across the Fifty States honored as as one of Best Free Reference Web Sites 2012 14th Annual List RUSA Emerging Technologies in Reference Section (MARS)
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The Associated Press reports two Dominican Summer League players were suspended 50 games for positive tests for steroids. New York Yankees P Israel Tolentino tested positive for boldenone metabolite and C Josue Rodriguez tested positive for stanozolol.
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Start your day with our Signature Breakfast, and enjoy traditional café classics enlivened with a modern twist. Along with our complementary Eye Openers, these distinctive offerings awaken the senses with an infusion of local flavours.
Le Méridien Hub, our innovative hotel lobby concept, is a coffeehouse-style gathering place for creative minds. Enjoy an illy espresso crafted by one of our Master Baristas, or indulge in an éclair while discovering a playlist curated by French bossa nova band "Nouvelle Vague."
With our Unlock Art™ programme, keycards unlock more than just doors; our partnerships provide access to leading contemporary culture centers in every destination. In the evening, join us for Le Méridien Sparkling, a cocktail ceremony inspired by the traditional European aperitif hour.


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Electronic Fluorescent Ballasts
Supplying just the right amount of voltage to start and run fluorescent lights, an electronic fluorescent ballast controls the electric current during operation. The right ballast for fluorescent lights should allow your lamps to turn on quickly without any annoying humming and flickering.
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Choosing the Right Ballast
To control noise or flickering, ensure a long life and save as much energy as possible, it is important to choose the best ballast for your fixture. Fluorescent lights work by "exciting" the mercury vapor in the tubes. To do this, it needs a certain level of electrical current to start, followed by a leveling out of the power. A lot of common household fluorescent light bulbs, like those funny spiral-shaped ones you stick in your table lamp, are self-ballasted, meaning the ballast is a part of the light bulb. Many fluorescent light bulbs, however, require an external fluorescent ballast to provide the perfect operating conditions to make it happy.
Instant Start Ballasts
As the name suggests, these start the lamps the moment you flip the switch. Instead of heating up the electrodes, they deliver a high initial voltage that "jump starts" the bulb. Without the need to use extra voltage to heat the electrodes during use, instant start ballasts are an energy-efficient option. Since this method is a little more damaging to the bulb, they are best suited for applications where the lights are left on or off for long periods of time.
Rapid Start Ballasts
These start lamps quickly, though not quite instantly (0.5-1.0 seconds). They supply a starting voltage while also heating the lamp electrodes, which uses more wattage and reduces the life of the bulb. Rapid start ballasts are quickly being replaced by newer, more efficient programmed start ballasts.
Programmed Start Ballasts
Although they take a tiny bit longer to start (1.0-1.5 seconds), programmed start ballasts possess a key feature that make them a better option for applications when lights are switched off and on regularly. With that extra half of a second, the ballast conducts a series of steps that allows it to not only reduce energy consumption but also limit the damage caused by a high initial voltage. The result is a ballast that can be turned on and off frequently without sacrificing cost savings and lamp life. Therefore it is perfect for utility rooms, bathrooms, hallways and rooms that use occupancy sensors.
Emergency Backup Ballasts
If you have ever been in a department store or hotel when the power went out, you probably experienced an emergency fluorescent ballast first hand. Usually installed in offices, schools, hospitals, and other buildings where egress lighting is needed, emergency fluorescent ballasts use a rechargeable battery to provide backup power to fluorescent light bulbs. In the event of a power outage, the lights stay on at reduced illuminating levels for a minimum of 90 minutes for safe evacuation. For an emergency lighting installation, you will need a primary ballast for everyday use and a secondary emergency backup ballast for egress lighting.
Low Temperature Ballasts
Some fluorescent lights need heat to discharge and maintain a steady brightness, so what if your light is in a very cold setting, say the freezer aisle in your grocery store, a cold garage or inside an igloo? For stable and reliable performance in extreme temperature locations you need a low temperature fluorescent ballast. These dynamic cold weather ballasts automatically adjust for cold fluorescent light bulbs to provide optimal light output in below freezing conditions.
How to Replace a Fluorescent Ballast
There are a few reasons you may need to replace your ballast: Converting from a T12 to a T8 bulb, upgrading a dated magnetic ballast, or simply replacing a ballast that has gone bad. Flickering and loud buzzing in fluorescent lights can be the result of a bad ballast. Before you toss out your fixture or bulbs, consider replacing it. Popular brands like Fulham offer a variety of ballasts that power circline fluorescent light bulbs, CFLs and linear fluorescent light bulbs, including T5, T8, and T12 lamps and can replace your current one. There are many tutorials online, like this video, that show how to replace a ballast in a fluorescent light fixture. If you do end up throwing out your lamp, make sure to take proper safety precautions to dispose of your fluorescent bulb.


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Hero Initiative's Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project hits stores December 2nd!
Celebrate with Multi-creator Signing events all over the continent!
(Los Angeles, CA): If you can't cough up tens of thousands for the Hero Initiative's Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project original covers, don't fret! You can own the whole collection! On December 2nd, the massive 152-page collected book will be released, including artwork from legends such as Neal Adams, J. Scott Campbell, David Finch, Arthur Adams and Tim Sale. The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project is available in Limited edition hardcover for $25 and soft cover for $12.99.
And to kick things off, we're celebrating with multi-creator signing events in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Phoenix! Check out a store and date near you, and visit the wonderful talent we have lined up! As a special bonus, limited edition hardcover copies of The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project will be available ONLY at the following stores or online at http://www.atomiccomicsstore.com/wolv100hcpp.html .
December 5, 7:00pm-10:00pm
*Special guest Wolverine Creator Len Wein
*Joe Benitez,
*David Bullock
*Christian Gossett
*Danny Miki
*Bill Morrison
*Scott Koblish
*Chris Moreno
*Aaron Sowd
Collectors Paradise Comics and Gallery, 7131 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306