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The Thunderbolts have been in good hands for several years now. Warren Ellis re-imagined the team in the aftermath of Civil War, casting them as sanctioned hunters who apprehend unregistered heroes with extreme prejudice. When Ellis departed, Andy Diggle took the ball and rolled with it, updating the roster and altering the series to reflect the events of Dark Reign.
Sadly, the time has come for Diggle to depart the series as well. But it appears these twisted villains will remain in good hands. After Rick Remender's guest stint on Thunderbolts #136, Diggle will conclude his run with October's issue #137. Stepping in as the new permanent writer will be Jeff Parker. Current artist Miguel Sepulveda will be sticking around for Parker's run. Parker is currently earning praise from our Review Crew for his work on Agents of Atlas, so we're excited to see his take on the T-Bolts.
And to find out just how that take will compare to the work of Ellis and Diggle, we chatted with Parker through e-mail. The writer wasn't able to reveal too many specifics, but he did indicate how closely his run will spin out of Diggle's, and whether he plans on overhauling the roster as drastically as previous writers have.
IGN Comics: Jeff, what drew you to the Thunderbolts series? Are you staying on board for the foreseeable future?
Jeff Parker: When you write Thunderbolts, you not only get money, but Joe Quesada offers up his personal leg-breakers to go slap around the competing creator of your choice. It's really too sweet a deal to refuse. And of course if you refuse, those aforementioned goons will visit.
Parker: Just as when I followed him on Gamekeeper at Virgin, Andy is beyond helpful. He's shared all of his material and kept me updated on what's happening to sync up smoothly. I have a lot of freedom, but there were some goals that Andy had that are too good to not use, so I'll be working in a fair amount of things he had planned. I'm not too proud!
IGN Comics: Obviously the Thunderbolts roster changed dramatically between the Warren Ellis and Andy Diggle runs. Can we expect similar changes to the line-up in the months ahead?
Parker: We've got a pretty interesting crew in place at the moment, and I want to explore them some more. Being the volatile book it is though, you can expect shake-ups in the future.
IGN Comics: We heard this name brought up at Comic-Con, so we have to ask. We've seen Fixer and MACH-V making guest appearances in Thunderbolts. How soon until we see Baron Zemo?
Parker: Oh, he's in- Hey, how predictable do you think we are, anyway?
IGN Comics: Currently the Thunderbolts are carrying out black ops missions for Norman Osborn. In fact the team has long been identified with Osborn for several years now. As we transition from Dark Reign, what kind of identity will this series have?
Parker: Can I be opaque? A secret identity.
IGN Comics: Andy's recent plotlines seem to suggest a clash of Thunderbolts new and old. Is that an accurate assessment of the situation? How will the team play in to the final months of Dark Reign?
Parker: Osborn has always looked to them as his ace in the hole, his nuclear option. He will try to make use of them as everything comes to a head. The problem is, has he gone too far with his wild card line-up- will they benefit anyone?
IGN Comics: Jeff, can you give us your take on the team, the team identity and the major players in the series right now? One of the interesting aspects of Andy's run is that he's purposefully keeping readers at arm's length from the team. Do you plan to acquaint us more with these villains or keep things on a colder, impersonal level?
Parker: I plan to get you in a little closer on certain ones. You'll see that everyone has their own agenda, and the trick is who's agenda will win out.
IGN Comics: What are the plans for the artistic component of the series?
Parker: Miguel Sepulveda is planned to stay on board.
IGN Comics: The reveal of the true Black Widow obviously has major implications for the future of the series. Can you say anything about the inevitable upcoming conflict? Will we see Nick Fury play more of a role in the series as it moves forward?
Parker: I... can't say.
IGN Comics: Is there anything else you guys would like to add about Thunderbolts?
Parker: It's hard to think of one of the team who wouldn't benefit from continued psychiatric treatment. Well, maybe Ant-Man. And now that I think of it, they're all incurable. It really is the lunatics running the asylum. Also, we could just affix a permanent caption to the cover for a while saying "In this issue- someone dies!"


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- Make a strong pot of tea using a "smokey" flavoured variety.
- To each 2 cup measure of tea, add 2 tablespoons of honey, the juice of an orange and a tablespoon of thick soy or oyster sauce. Blend together.
- Add a cup of water.
- Layer your drumsticks in a baking tray and pour the mix over them.
- Place into medium oven and cook for 20-30 minutes, basting occasionally. The liquid should reduce to a sticky glaze.
Tip: If the chicken cooks before the glaze forms, remove the drumsticks and keep warm. Put the marinade in a pot and reduce it down until syrupy. Toss the chicken through the syrup and serve.

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Sting joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 20th Anniversary Celebration of Corporate Night on Tuesday, May 19...
May 18, 2009
Sting, 16-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist, bassist and former lead singer of The Police, joins members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for its annual Corporate Night celebration on Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the CSO's Corporate Night - a private, corporate event - is one of the largest fundraising events hosted by the CSO. Proceeds from this benefit provide vital support for CSO programs and audience development initiatives. In addition to concert and dinner packages for members of the business community, and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Corporate Night, the CSO will host a special public auction on eBay, beginning on May 4. The winner of the auction will receive two tickets to the concert, a one-night stay at the Four Seasons Hotel (Chicago), dinner for two at Tru restaurant and an autographed program book.
The CSO is proud to announce that, for the seventh consecutive year, Corporate Night will honor Chicago-area music students and educators. The gallery of Orchestra Hall will be filled with some 200 young musicians and their teachers, who have been invited to attend free of charge thanks to the generosity of Gallery Sponsors Deloitte, Sidley Austin LLP, Winston & Strawn LLP, Bank of America, and BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
"Providing an opportunity for Chicago's corporate community to gather in support of one of this city's vital cultural institutions is so very important," said David B. Speer, chairman and chief executive officer of Illinois Tool Works Inc. and chair of the CSO Corporate Committee for Corporate Night. "It is such a privilege to be chairing this landmark event, one that not only highlights members of the remarkable Chicago Symphony Orchestra, but welcomes an incomparable artist such as Sting to Symphony Center."
"We are so thrilled to be presenting such a remarkable event in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Corporate Night," said Annette Dezelan, Corporate Night chair. "To have such a show of support from the corporate community reminds us all that Chicago is a city of immense civic pride and, that as a community, we are coming together to recognize the important impact of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on the cultural life of Chicago."
"I look forward to performing with the world-class musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in celebration and support of such an important cultural icon," remarks Sting. "Collaborating with artists of this caliber and sharing the experience with so many music students is incredibly inspiring."
Sting, born and raised in Newcastle, England, was a teacher, soccer coach and ditchdigger before turning to music. He took up the bass guitar and performed in jazz gigs with local outfits including The Newcastle Big Band, The Phoenix Jazzmen, Earthrise and Last Exit. Inspired equally by jazz and the Beatles, he met Stewart Copeland, an American drummer, and they, along with guitarist Andy Summers, formed The Police in 1977.
The band became globally popular in the early 1980s, playing a style of rock that was influenced by jazz, punk and reggae music. Their 1983 album "Synchronicity," which features the monster single "Every Breath You Take," was number one in the U.K. and the U.S. and has sold over 8 million copies in the United States. The Police disbanded in 1984 but reunited in early 2007 for a one-off world tour, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their first single, "Fall Out."
Sting's solo career has proven equally successful. With the release of "Dream of the Blue Turtles" in 1985, followed by "Bring On The Night," "Nothing Like The Sun," "The Soul Cages," "Ten Summoner's Tales," "Mercury Falling," "Brand New Day," "All This Time" and "Sacred Love," Sting has evolved into one of the world's most distinctive and highly respected performers, collecting an additional 11 Grammy awards as a solo artist. In October 2006, he turned his attentions to a long-standing interest in the work of acclaimed Elizabethan songwriter John Dowland with the release of "Songs from the Labyrinth," an album featuring virtuoso Bosnian lutenist Edin Karamazov, which debuted at the top of the classical charts in the U.S., U.K., France, Canada and Germany.
For members of the business community who have purchased concert and dining packages, the Corporate Night celebration begins at Symphony Center with cocktails at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Prices for event packages start at ,000 and include the opportunity to purchase additional tickets starting at 0; packages can be purchased by calling (312) 294-3175. Corporate Night is chaired this year by Annette Dezelan of The Women's Association of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and David B. Speer, chairman and chief executive officer of Illinois Tool Works Inc. All proceeds from Corporate Night benefit CSO programs and audience development initiatives.
Corporate Night 2009 is a project of The Women's Association of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Sting's performance with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is made possible through the support of Anne and Ken Griffin. Other sponsors include: National City Bank (CSO Sponsor) PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Dinner Sponsor); Ernst & Young LLP (Conductor Sponsor); Exelon Corporation (Gift Sponsor); Northern Trust (Innovation Sponsor); Bentley Gold Coast (Automotive Sponsor); Kirkland & Ellis LLP (Program Book Sponsor); BP (Lighting Sponsor); Motorola (Producing Sponsor); United Airlines (Producing Sponsor and Official Airline of the CSO); Performance Trust Companies (Producing Sponsor); and Jackson Wine Estates International (Official Wine of the CSO).
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Tuesday, May 19 7.30pm
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STING, Vocals
Dominic Miller, Guitar
David Sancious, Keyboards
Vinnie Colaiuta, Drums
Christian McBride, Bass
Dave Hartley, Conductor
Program to be announced.
Corporate ticket packages include: 5 p.m. cocktails and 6 p.m. dinner.
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Some top-rated U.S. hospitals for heart surgery, including aortic-valve surgery, are Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio and Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California, states Consumer Reports. The ratings are based on patient-outcome data collected by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons from 400 hospitals across the United States.Continue Reading
Baystate Medical Center is part of Baystate Health, a not-for-profit health system that states that it serves about 750,000 residents of western Massachusetts. The doctors affiliated with its heart and vascular program perform 80 percent of heart surgeries in western Massachusetts, and the center ranks in the top 10 percent of hospitals for heart-attack care in the United States.
Cleveland Clinic's Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute has been rated one of the top heart-care providers in the United States since 1974 and was ranked one of the country's best hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery in 2015 by U.S. News and World Report. It is the largest group cardiology practice in the United States, Cleveland Clinic explains.
Sequoia Hospital's Heart and Vascular Institute, which entered into a partnership with Cleveland Clinic and Dignity Health in March 2015, is also among the top performers in the nation in cardiac care. It has been in the 100th percentile for aortic-valve surgery survival and mitral-valve replacement survival since 2010. The institute's doctors also perform a much higher number of complex heart surgeries than the national average with no concomitant increase in patient mortality, reports Dignity Health.Learn more about Cardiac Health


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But there are cures—natural cures—that not only help heal holiday depression, but prevent the disorder from returning each year. These natural remedies can also be used throughout the year anytime stress, anxiety or depression becomes an issue. These remedies are easy to pull off and do not require much preparation or activity.
To start, make sure you are eating an abundance of colorful, fresh fruits and vegetables and drinking lemon and water. The sour flavor helps activate the liver which promotes natural healing. Be sure to include green, leafy vegetables like as a nice, big salad with olive oil dressing and drink plenty of water. A spinach salad with walnuts sounds great right about now!
Getting through holiday depression doesn't stop with what you eat. How you dress, your activities and thought process can also play a part in your high or low mood. To that end, wear bright colors when the weather's gloomy, volunteer and ease into the holidays with thoughts of helping and hearing other people's stories—good or bad—because it will allow you to see how valuable your contributions are and that your situation is not always as bad as you think.
During the holidays, depending on your geography, the weather is cool and breezy. So, whenever you can, get outside and take a walk or run. Breathe deeply so the fresh air can generate more oxygen to clear your head.
One thing we all need to do is minimize expectations of family and friends, to avoid unnecessary stress and intensity. Realize that the season is not about what fits your family's or friends' image of you and how you're living. Trying too hard to please or convince your family and friends that you "fit" in some category or image that they have of you can rapidly spiral you into depression
The holidays are the perfect season to catch up on your rest. Getting enough sleep is critical to ending holiday depression because when you're awake many hours, the liver cannot regenerate like it's designed to do during late hours.
By all means, avoid consuming too much sugar, refined carbohydrates and empty calorie snacks. Instead, snack on raw vegetables or eat healthy foods you have at home before going to a party so you won't feel obligated to pile up on energy zapping foods.
Finally, herbs are also a natural way to heal depression. St. John's Wart and lemon balm are just two of the hundreds of natural, already prepared products that will help restore your energy. A visit to your local, natural food store can help you find out what's available.
Other Tips:
- Take a warm shower with a cold rinse
- Get lots of natural light
- Laugh a lot to produce hormones that lift your mood
- Exercise
- Plan for next year (home projects, business projects, etc.)
- Write out at least 10 things you plan to accomplish and share with family and friends
- Practice postive self-talk
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"Now I don't have to die to go to heaven," my son grinned. "It's right here."
We were walking along the trails zig-zagging through the wild countryside of the property we would soon call home. Towering trees, low-hanging limbs laden with moss, a pond and trickling creek, old-growth stumps — it was all so lush and green and vast — as far as the eye could see.
But even as spectacular as the scenery was, I couldn't take my eyes off him. Seeing his wonder–rapture really–as he explored and discovered, head tilted back, gazing straight up, pointing here and there, "Mom, red-tailed hawks!"
I couldn't believe this was where, Lord willing, our kids would grow up.
I grew up out in the country, and took for granted the gold-mine that was my backyard. I grew up hiking through the woods, forging the river to a friends' house, building forts from limbs and twigs, climbing trees, planting gardens, holding still and silent watching the deer creep by.
These days, though, it seemed you had to choose between a roof over your children's heads OR a piece of land, so I had long ago given up the idea of raising my own kids out in the woods.
So, when we fell into this gift of a place, that had a roof and land, I knew it was meant for more than just our own personal pleasure — I wanted the gift of nature to bless others as well.


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WASHINGTON -- Congress is poised to begin a historic debate on the future of the nation's health care system, but while most Democrats agree a new public plan is needed, its fate is far from certain.
The House of Representatives could begin consideration of its plan, whose net cost is an estimated $894 billion, late next week.
The Senate is also expected to begin debate soon. Its timetable is uncertain since it takes 60 votes to overcome procedural hurdles, and there are questions whether Democratic leaders have enough strength yet to go forward.
This much is clear: Democratic leaders, with the strong backing of President Barack Obama, will put their muscle squarely behind the creation of a new government-run health care system, or public option.
There are many similarities between what House and Senate Democratic leaders are pushing. Most people would have to obtain coverage and could use a new "exchange," or marketplace, to compare rates and benefits. Lower income consumers would get government help.
Reimbursement rates for doctors, hospitals and other health care providers would be negotiated by the government, a key concession to lawmakers in rural states. Leaders had wanted rates tied to Medicare fees.
Even agreeing to those points is a significant milestone, one virtually unmatched in the tortured history of health care politics.
"We are one step further on a long, hard road," said House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md.
There are other points where virtually everyone agrees. Insurers would be barred from denying coverage because of pre-existing conditions. They no longer would be allowed to base rates on gender, ending the long-standing practice of charging women of child-bearing age more than men. Insurers also would be limited as to how much more they could charge someone because of age.
Before any of that becomes law, however, there are significant differences that need to be worked out.
The most prominent divide involves details of the public option.
Nationally, support is strong but not overwhelming, and polls often differ widely, depending on how the question is asked. In an Oct. 22-25 NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, 48 percent said they favored a "public health plan administered by the federal government" while 42 percent were opposed. In an Oct. 15-28 ABC News/Washington Post poll, however, 57 percent said they favored "having the government create a new health insurance plan to compete with private health insurance plans."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., last week said he'd move ahead with a plan that allows states to opt out within the first year, but that's failed so far to stir the eight to 12 moderates whose votes are crucial.
Gaining support is the idea of a "trigger," where the public option only would be permitted if private insurers fail to lower costs. There are lots of other ideas, however.
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., for instance, likes the idea of state-created, state-run and designed public options that could get federal start-up aid and might be subject to federal rules.
In the House, though, leaders are pushing for a public option without any such conditions, even though many of the 52 Blue Dog, or conservative, Democrats have said they were still studying the bill.
Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, predicted his chamber would approve the nationwide public option. Democrats control 256 seats and need 218 to pass the legislation.
However, when Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., a top leadership strategist, was asked if he could eventually support opt-out or a trigger, he said, "We're not necessarily opposed to what the Senate's talking about."
The other major flashpoint involves taxes. House leaders had wanted an income tax increase on individuals with adjusted gross incomes of more than $280,000 and joint filers earning more than $350,000.
Under pressure from moderates, who are concerned that small business owners would be hit hard, those limits were adjusted to $500,000 and $1 million.
Most Senate Democrats prefer the Senate Finance Committee plan that has insurers paying an excise tax on individual policies valued at more than $8,000 and family policies at more than $21,000.
However, House Democrats and some experts think health care costs will go up faster than the rate of inflation and, if insurers pass on the tax to consumers, people will be have some big tax bills in the future.
"More and more people could get swept in over time," said David Walker, chief executive officer of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, which studies health costs.
Larson said that would be a tough sell in the House. "Take a look at our membership," he said, which tends to be dominated by liberals who have long favored higher income tax rates on the wealthy. "I'd say they strongly favor the House alternative."
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TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie wants to penalize utility companies that are too slow to restore service after disruptions like last year's Hurricane Irene and other major storms.
"The storms of 2011 posed serious, unprecedented challenges for our utility providers, infrastructure, and families and businesses who depend on their electricity service. While those storms brought out the courage and professionalism of public utility employees from inside and outside of our state, they also exposed the vulnerabilities of our utility infrastructure and avoidable mistakes," Christie said.
The governor proposed legislation that would raise fines against utilities from a current maximum of $100 per day to $25,000, with a maximum of $2 million in penalties for any series of violations related to a particular event. Public utilities would be barred from passing on the cost of penalties to ratepayers.
The governor's proposal also calls for public utilities to submit an annual plan for service reliability and strategic communications in an emergency. The Board of Public Utilities would be required to develop and enforce performance benchmarks for service reliability, service disruption preparedness, service restoration, and communications for electric distribution companies doing business in the state. The legislation also grants BPU investigative authority to review public utility performance during an outage and, if found to be failing in implementing its reliability plan, impose civil administrative penalties.
"With this legislation, we are doing what we need to ensure that history isn't repeated and that our state's ratepayers are protected from those mistakes in the future. I urge the legislature to act quickly to pass this bill and allow us to put in place these stronger accountability measures to protect the public," Christie said.
The governor's proposal stems from recommendations outlined in the Board of Public Utilities' (BPU) performance review of public utilities in New Jersey during Hurricane Irene and the October 2011 snowstorm.
"In the end, this bill demonstrates that we have looked at and learned the lessons from last year's historic storms. The changes we are pursuing will ensure that each company is better prepared to confront severe weather conditions that threaten service delivery, while also making them better positioned to coordinate and communicate their response with our residents who are affected by service outages and disruptions. At the same time, our regulators will be empowered with the ability to levy financial penalties with real teeth, and protect ratepayers from having the cost of those penalties passed on to them," said Christie.
"Our goal is to encourage good corporate citizenship and compliance with the law by the utility companies," said Bob Hanna, president of the NJ Board of Public Utilities. "Shareholders, not ratepayers, should bear the burden for bad corporate conduct. Any utility company foolish enough to engage in a cost-benefit analysis about whether to follow the law will know that a steep penalty will be imposed for choosing non-compliance."
Republican state Senators Joe Pennacchio and Kevin O'Toole said that they will introduce the governor's Reliability, Preparedness and Storm Response Act of 2012.
"This strict accountability measure protects the public from the dangers and hardships caused by deficiencies in New Jersey's public utility infrastructure and utility communication protocols, which were exposed by last year's storms," Pennacchio said. "We need to hold utility companies to the fire to assure they do everything possible in preparation for future weather emergencies."
Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Chairman Upendra Chivukula noted that the governor's proposal is similar to legislation he introduced in May.
"Extended service outages have long plagued New Jersey consumers, and I'm pleased to see Gov. Christie and his administration join us in this discussion," said Chivukula (D-Somerset/Middlesex). "I look forward to reviewing what Gov. Christie has proposed and seeing how it fits with legislation I have already sponsored and determining what's best for consumers. Hopefully everyone is willing to work together to reach a positive result that protects consumers."
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Author Notes: This is a deep green, oniony pesto, perfect for using up the last of a bunch of scallions. I usually make pesto by hand, with a knife, but for this one the food processor works better (because chopping scallions makes me cry). I still like to wait and mix the olive oil in by hand, though, which gives the pesto a nice chunky texture and keeps the oil from getting bitter in the processor. —ieatthepeach
Makes: about 1 1/2 cups
cup blanched slivered almonds (a large handful)
ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
scallions, roughly chopped OR 4-6 scallion tops
cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (a couple large handfuls)
garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cup extra virgin olive oil, or enough to moisten and bind the pesto
- Heat a small skillet or frying pan (not nonstick) over medium heat. Add almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- In a food processor, combine almonds, spinach, scallions, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and holds together when pressed. (If you have a small processor, doing this in batches is fine.)
- Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and press into a large mound. Pour olive oil over the pesto. If not using immediately, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 days. You can also transfer the pesto solids to an airtight container, add enough olive oil to cover, and freeze for up to 2 months, then thaw in the refrigerator overnight before use.
- Just before serving, stir to combine the pesto solids and oil.
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The Global Conference on Educational Robotics hosts the International Botball Tournament where Botball teams from around the world vie for the International Championship. Any team that competes in a regional tournament regardless of how they finish is encouraged to participate in the International Botball Tournament.
About the International Botball Tournament
The International Botball Tournament includes online documentation, onsite presentations, seeding rounds, double elimination rounds and alliance matches. Scores from the online documentation, onsite presentations, seeding rounds and double elimination rounds factor into a team's overall score for the tournament. Alliance matches are scored, but the results are not factored into the overall team score. Awards are given for all tournament related events, including the alliance matches. The International Botball Tournament seeding rounds, double elimination rounds and alliance matches are free and open to the public.
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International Botball Champions
2015 - Winchester High School (15-0371) - Winchester, Massachusetts
2014 - Great Mills High School (14-0506) - Great Mills, Maryland
2013 - Dead Robot Society (13-0006) - Herndon, Virginia
2012 - Los Altos Community Team (12-0636) - Los Altos, California
2011 - Hanalani Schools (11-0052) - Mililani, HI
2010 - Hanalani Schools (10-0052) - Mililani, HI
2009 - Alcott Middle School (09-0050 ) - Norman, OK
2008 - Cedar Brook Academy (08-0008) - Clarksburg, MD
2007 - Cedar Brook Academy (07-0008) - Clarksburg, MD
2006 - Norman High School (06-0238) - Norman, OK
2005 - Norman High School (05-0003) - Norman, OK
2004 - Crystal Springs Uplands School (04-0162) - Hillsborough, CA
2003 - Rolla Area Homeschool (03-0296) - St. James, MO
2002 - Columbia Robotics Club - Columbia, Missouri
2001 - Foothill HS Team 2 (FT2) - San Jose, California
2000 - Paxon School for Advanced Studies (PAX) - Florida
Below is a brief description of each of tournament round.
Precision Seeding Rounds
On day two of the conference, teams compete unopposed on the game board as their robots attempt to score as many points as they can. The seeding rounds are a great opportunity for teams to show what their robots can really do.
Head-to-Head Double Elimination
The action heats up on day four as teams go head-to-head in the double elimination rounds. Robots from two different teams compete on the game board simultaneously in an effort to score as many points as possible, but also to keep their opponent from scoring. It's all in good fun since Botball tournaments are designed to be exciting and educational, but non-destructive.
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Currently, Boston Roller Derby plays at both Simoni Ice Rink and Shriners Auditorium. Have questions about Simoni? Here are (we hope) answers to all of your queries and curiosities.
Where is the game?
Simoni Ice Rink in Cambridge, MA. It's located a few blocks away from the Lechmere T Station, off Cambridge St.
And, in case you want to plug it into your GPS or Google, the full address:
Simoni Ice Rink
155 Gore St
Cambridge, MA 02141
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How do I get there?
Simoni is easily-accessibly by T, bus, and car.
T: Take the Green Line to Lechmere Station, then walk to Simoni (.5 miles).
BUS: The 88 and 87 will take you to Somerville St a few blocks north of the rink, while the 85 will take you to Cambridge St a few blocks west of the rink. We suggest using Google Maps's transit directions to find the best route if you're going by bus.
CAR: Parking is limited, and we recommend you take the T or bus rather than try and park. That said, if you want to drive, here are the deets. Simoni is located in Cambridge off Cambridge St. From 93N, take exit 26, then take MA-28N, turn left on 3rd St, then right onto Gore St. From 93S, take exit 30, MA-38S, turn right at MW-28S and take McGrath Highway. Take the exit for Medford St and continue onto Gore St. From 90E: Take exit 18 for Cambridge and continue onto Prospect St; turn right onto Cambridge St, left onto 7th St, then right onto Gore St.
Where can I park?
Folks with a Cambridge resident parking sticker can park for free on residential streets. For residents of Somerville, Boston, and other cities, meter parking can be found on Cambridge Street one block south of the rink. Please do not park in the Twin City Plaza lot, as they strictly enforce their parking and will tow your vehicle! If you're planning on driving, please arrive early; otherwise, you may find yourself parked several blocks from the game!
When is your next Cambridge game?
See when and where our next games will happen on our event schedule.
When does the arena open?
For our double headers, doors open at 4PM, with the first game at 5PM. Single games: Doors open at 6PM, and the first game starts at 7PM. Get there early for the best seating (and to pick up some food from our awesome vendors).
Where can I get tickets?
Both online and at the door on game day; we recommend getting tickets online, however, as our Cambridge games tend to quickly sell out.
You can pick up tickets through Brown Paper Tickets; online sales end at 12PM on the day of the event. Tickets can be either mailed or picked up at the door; if you order less than two weeks before the game, we suggest picking tickets up at the door.
On game day, tickets will be available first-come, first-serve at the door starting at 4PM (6PM for single-headers). The box office will be open from 4PM-8PM (6PM-8PM for single-headers) on the day of for purchase and will-call pickup.
Will tickets be available for purchase at the door?
If the game hasn't sold out, yes! The box office will open at 4PM (6PM for single headers) on the day of the game; tickets are first-come, first-serve. You can check to see if we've sold out or not by visiting our Twitter or Facebook page.
I'm a first-timer. What should I know before going to a game?
Roller derby is a full contact sport played on roller skates! Our league plays on the flat track under the rules of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), and is made up of ladies age 18 and older.
Roller derby in a nutshell: Each team has up to five players on the track each—4 blockers and 1 jammer. The blockers stay in a pack playing defense and offence at the same time! The jammer, the skater with the star on her helmet, scores points by passing opposing blockers!
WFTDA has a great FAQ for first-timers, and we've written our own How to Watch Roller Derby guide. If you want to nerd out on roller derby's many rules and regulations, you can check out Rules Central. Lastly, if you only have a few minutes, we suggest watching this video for a quick primer.
Are your games family-friendly?
Yes, we're as family friendly as any other sporting event! We love seeing families, kids, and even birthday parties at our games. Most skaters play under fun pseudonyms, and some of them may be PG or PG-13, but our announcers and vendors keep it PG at all times.
If you want to screen skater names ahead of time, just check out our Team pages.
What about pet-friendly? My dog is my family!
While we love animals, we unfortunately can't allow them inside Simoni. Please leave Bowser and Fluffy at home. (Service animals are permitted, per MA law.)
How long is a game?
Roller derby games have two 30 minute halves with a running clock (except during timeouts) and a 15 minute halftime. This means that games usually last between 90 minutes and two hours. With the first game's whistle at 5PM, both games are usually done by 9PM.
How loud are these games?
When the rink is packed (which it will be for this game), Simoni can get pretty loud, though not close to the decibels you'd experience at TD Garden. If you're comfortable at any professionals sports arena, you'll be fine at Simoni. However, if you're sensitive to sound, you should probably bring earplugs, just to be safe.
Are the seats assigned?
Nope, seating is general admission, so get there early to sit with your friends and get the best seats! Simoni has both bleachers and floor-level trackside seating available.
Can you accommodate a large group? I want to bring all of my co-workers, Girl Scout Troop, my bachelor/bachelorette party, etc.
Yes, but get there early as seating isn't reserved in advance!
Is there accessible seating?
Yes! There are reserved seating areas for folks in wheelchairs and with ambulatory impairments.
What should I bring?
Bring yourself, your friends, and a cheering spirit. (Learn our Boston cheer here.) Please don't bring any spirits or alcohol, however—Simoni is an alcohol-free establishment, and we want to respect their policies. If you plan to sit trackside, camp chairs, blankets, pillows, and other portable seating options are all welcome.
Where are the restrooms?
The bathrooms are located in the lobby of the rink, on the left hand side as you walk in and the right hand side as you walk out.
Will there be food and beverages?
YES! We always have food trucks parked on site, and we sell non-alcoholic beverages and snacks inside. They will be easily accessible throughout the game.
Will there be booze?
There is no alcohol served at, or allowed inside, Simoni Rink. However, there are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance of Simoni, so you'll easily be able to grab a drink before or after the game, if you are so inclined.
What about merch?
Merchandise will be available for purchase inside the rink. Signs will point you to the appropriate location.
Can I bring cameras?
We want you to remember your good time, so phones and non-professional point and shoot cameras are welcome! If you're a professional photographer or have professional gear, you'll want to contact email@example.com for permission to shoot at our games!
Is there air conditioning?
There is no air conditioning at Simoni, but it tends to be much cooler inside the rink than outside. You should be comfortable in typical casual summer clothing.
I have a different question. Who can I contact?
We can answer any other query you have if you drop us an email.


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From exploding hay bales to a sprinkler ban in Indianapolis, the Midwest and Plains states continue to be tested by a hot, dry summer.
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"We're dealing with a situation that's fast approaching what we saw last year," he said, referring to the drought that started in 2010 and left much of the landscape cracked and dry.
In Indiana, water rationing has spread to Indianapolis. Plummeting reservoirs have led to a ban, starting Friday, on watering lawns with sprinklers. Plants, flowers and trees can still be watered with a hose.
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"If we have some people who are solidly abusing it we're certainly going to make an example," Mayor Greg Ballard told NBC affiliate WTHR-TV.
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Nearly a third of Indiana was listed as in "extreme drought" in the latest Drought Monitor, up from 23 percent last week. Nearly all of the rest of the state is seeing either severe or moderate conditions.
In northeast Indiana, rainfall in some parts is 11 inches below normal for the last three months, according to the monitor.
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"The hot, dry conditions have also allowed for a dramatic increase in wildfire activity since mid-June," the report noted. "During the past 3 weeks, the year-to-date acreage burned by wildfires increased from 1.1 million to 3.1 million (acres) as of this writing."
Other parts of the Midwest are rationing water as well. In Kansas, the town of Russell this week approved restrictions. So too have many towns in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Rain is forecast for some drought areas over the next week, but overall the outlook remains grim for what's the most widespread drought since 1988.
Warming raised odds of Texas drought last year, study finds
"Unfortunately, parts of the Plains from the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma and Kansas potentially eastward into Illinois and Indiana may see little significant rainfall over the next 5-7 days," weather.com meteorologist Jon Erdman warned in his drought post.
"Rainfall is the cure," added McManus, "but it is normally in short supply during July and August."
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
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Eric Pickles has announced today that existing regional stratgeies and their housing targets will be revoked. A formal announced is to be made at the LGA conference later this month.
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Hot on the heels of their critically applauded self titled debut album, Kitty Daisy and Lewis are proud to announce to their ever-growing fan base the release of their new 2 track single "I'm So Sorry" / "I'm Going Back," on Monday 18th April, taken from the eagerly anticipated new album titled "Smoking in Heaven," to be released 30th May on Sunday Best Recordings.
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No exchanges. No refunds or cash back (except where required by law).Not for use with other offers.
The Company
ARental Cars Christchurch , 26B Sheffield Crescent, ph: 0800 888 358
BRental Cars Auckland, 30 Rennie Drive, Mangere, ph: 0800 112 345
CRental Cars Picton, 11a Auckland St, ph: 0800 888 573
If you really need convincing...
Just can't wait to get on the road again? Well, buckle up, because Orange Rentals is kicking your search for the perfect rental car into high gear!
For only $65 you'll get a 2 day car rental or for $125 take to the open road for 5 days! Each of these options come with GPS, standard insurance ($2000 excess), airport pick up/ drop off and no cap on kilometres... Yep, that could definitely get me there and back again! Please note: an extra charge applies for pick-up/drop-off outside office hours (8am - 5:30pm, 7 days) and to/from Blenheim).
You'll be given one of their extremely reliable medium sized station wagons or sedans (type will depend on availability at your booked location).
To secure this treat for yourself, buy your voucher and then ring up Orange Rentals on 0800 888 358, and quote code TM001 plus your voucher number.
Now all you need to do is think of your destination... and because this treat includes the use of a GPS unit along with your car, you've got an even chance of getting where you want to go!
Orange Rentals offers the widest range of affordable rental cars in New Zealand. From small economical hatchbacks through to sedans, station wagons, SUVs, and minibuses, they have the perfect vehicle for all requirements.
The company began in 2006 and is 100% New Zealand owned and operated by people who are passionate about helping their customers have an enjoyable experience. They'll help you find a vehicle suitable for your needs and budget - whether for a weekend break, holiday or lengthier trips. They want you to be able to enjoy your trip in safety and comfort without breaking the bank, so they have a wide range of options available.
Their professional, friendly service means that you'll never be left without a helping hand - leaving you more time to enjoy your trip. They currently operate 7 days per week from four convenient locations; Auckland Airport, Christchurch, Picton, and Blenheim Airport (pick ups / drop offs in Blenheim incurs extra costs).
Or-ange you glad you're going with Orange? Grab your voucher today!


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2015 Porsche Cayenne
CLEAN TITLE/CARFAX. ONE Owner. Premium Package. Power liftgate release. Hill control system. Cruise control. Bose surround sound. Sirius XM. Navigation. DVD system. Bluetooth. Front and rear park assist. Backup camera. Heated seats. Ventilated seats. Leather. Panorama roof. Bi-HID headlights. Premium Wheels.Ideal Motor Group specializes in selling Top Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles, New & Leasing Vehicles. Extended warranty programs are available at additional cost.*** Our True Price makes car buying easy and hassle-free
|Air Filtration
|Front Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control
|Front Air Conditioning Zones - Dual
|Rear Air Conditioning - Independently Controlled
|Rear Air Conditioning Zones - Single
|Rear Vents - Second Row Third Row
|Airbag Deactivation - Occupant Sensing Passenger
|Front Airbags - Center Dual
|Side Airbags - Front
|Side Curtain Airbags - Front Rear Third Row
|Side-curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
|Antenna Type - Diversity Mast
|Auxiliary Audio Input - Bluetooth USB IPod/iPhone Jack Memory Card Slot
|Digital Sound Processing
|Headphone Jacks - Rear
|Headphones - Wireless
|In-Dash CD - DVD Audio MP3 Playback Single Disc
|Premium Brand - Bose
|Radio - AM/FM HD Radio Touch Screen Display Voice Operated
|Radio Data System
|Rear Audio - Separate
|Remote Control - Audio And Video
|Satellite Radio - SiriusXM
|Speed Sensitive Volume Control
|Subwoofer - 1
|Surround Sound
|Total Speakers - 15
|ABS - 4-wheel
|Braking Assist
|Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
|Electronic Parking Brake
|Emergency Braking Preparation
|Front Brake Diameter - 13.0
|Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc
|Front Brake Width - 1.2
|Power Brakes
|Rear Brake Diameter - 13.6
|Rear Brake Type - Ventilated Disc
|Rear Brake Width - 0.8
|Center Console Trim - Leather
|Dash Trim - Leather
|Door Sill Trim - Illuminated Scuff Plate
|Door Trim - Leather
|Floor Mat Material - Carpet
|Floor Material - Carpet
|Floor Mats - Front Rear Third Row
|Heated Steering Wheel
|Interior Accents - Chrome
|Shift Knob Trim - Leather
|Steering Wheel Trim - Leather Wood
|Adjustable Pedals - Power
|Ambient Lighting
|Capless Fuel Filler System
|Cargo Area Light
|Center Console - Front Console With Armrest And Storage
|Courtesy Lights - Console Door
|Cruise Control - Adaptive
|Cupholders - Covered Front Rear
|Dimming Rearview Mirror - Auto
|Footwell Lights
|Memorized Settings - 2 Driver Adjustable Pedals Driver Seat Liftgate Side Mirrors Steering Wheel
|Multi-function Remote - Keyless Entry Panic Alarm Proximity Entry System Trunk Release
|One-touch Windows - 4
|Overhead Console - Front
|Power Outlet(s) - 115V 115V Rear 12V Cargo Area 12V Front 12V Rear
|Power Steering
|Power Windows - Lockout Button
|Push-button Start
|Reading Lights - Front Rear
|Remote Engine Start
|Retained Accessory Power
|Steering Wheel - Power Tilt And Telescopic
|Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Audio Cruise Control Multi-function Phone
|Storage - Cargo Net Door Pockets Front Seatback
|Universal Remote Transmitter - Garage Door Opener
|Vanity Mirrors - Dual Illuminating
|Wireless Charging Station
|Liftgate Window - Manual Flip-up
|Rear Door Type - Power Liftgate Sensor-activated
|4WD Selector - Electronic
|4WD Type - Part Time W/ On Demand Setting
|Axle Ratio - 3.23
|Drive Mode Selector
|Locking Differential - Rear
|Alternator - 170 Amps
|Auxiliary Engine Cooler
|Battery - Heavy Duty
|Battery Saver
|Cylinder Deactivation
|Oil Cooler - Heavy Duty
|Active Grille Shutters
|Body Side Moldings - Chrome
|Door Handle Color - Chrome
|Exhaust - Hidden
|Front Bumper Color - Body-color
|Grille Color - Black With Chrome Accents
|Mirror Color - Body-color
|Rear Bumper Color - Body-color
|Running Boards - Step
|Window Trim - Chrome
|Infotainment - CUE
|Video Monitor
|Video Monitor Location - Dual Rear
|Video Monitor Size - 9
|Video System - Blu-Ray Player DVD Player Auxiliary Audio/video Input
|Digital Odometer
|Driver Information System
|External Temperature Display
|Fuel Economy Display - MPG Range
|Gauge - Tachometer
|Head-up Display
|Trip Computer
|Trip Odometer
|Warnings And Reminders - Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Tire Fill Alert
|Daytime Running Lights
|Exterior Entry Lights - Puddle Lamps
|Headlights - LED Adaptive Auto Delay Off Auto High Beam Dimmer Auto On/off Cornering
|Taillights - LED
|Side Mirror Adjustments - Power Power Folding Reverse Gear Tilt
|Side Mirrors - Driver Side Auto-dimming Heated Integrated Turn Signals
|Moonroof / Sunroof - One-touch Open/close Power Glass Tilt/slide
|Roof Rack
|Roof Rack Color - Chrome
|Wind Deflector
|Autonomous Braking
|Blind Spot Safety - Sensor/alert
|Camera System - Surround View
|Child Safety Door Locks
|Child Seat Anchors - LATCH System
|Crash Sensors
|Cross Traffic Alert - Rear
|Driver Attention Alert System
|Lane Deviation Sensors
|Lane Keeping Assist
|Parking Sensors - Front Rear
|Pre-collision System
|Pre-collision Warning System - Vibrating Driver Seat
|Rearview Monitor - In Dash
|Emergency Locking Retractors - Front
|Front Seatbelts - 3-point
|Rear Seatbelts - 3-point
|Seatbelt Pretensioners - Front
|Seatbelt Warning Sensor - Front
|Third Row Seatbelts - 3-point
|Driver Seat - Cooled Heated
|Driver Seat Power Adjustments - 4-way Power Lumbar Height Reclining 12
|Front Headrests - Adjustable 2
|Front Seat Type - Bucket
|Passenger Seat - Cooled Heated
|Passenger Seat Power Adjustments - Height Lumbar Reclining 12
|Rear Headrests - Adjustable 2
|Rear Seat - Heated
|Rear Seat Folding - Power
|Rear Seat Manual Adjustments - Reclining
|Rear Seat Power Adjustments
|Rear Seat Type - Bucket
|Third Row Headrests - Adjustable 2
|Third Row Power Adjustments
|Third Row Seat Type - 40-60 Split Bench Split-folding
|Third Row Seat Upholstery - Leather
|Upholstery - Premium Leather
|2-stage Unlocking Doors
|Anti-theft System - Alarm Alarm With Remote Anti-tow Sensor Engine Immobilizer Glass Breakage Sensor Interior Motion Sensor Theft-deterrent System
|Power Door Locks - Anti-lockout Auto-locking
|Hill Ascent Assist
|Hill Holder Control
|Roll Stability Control
|Stability Control
|Traction Control
|Steering Ratio - 17.8
|Turns Lock-to-lock - 3.0
|Active Suspension
|Air Suspension - Rear
|Driver Adjustable Suspension - Ride Control
|Front Shock Type - Monotube
|Front Spring Type - Coil
|Front Stabilizer Bar - Diameter 36 Mm
|Front Struts
|Front Suspension Classification - Independent
|Front Suspension Type - Short And Long Arm
|Rear Shock Type - Monotube
|Rear Spring Type - Coil
|Rear Stabilizer Bar - Diameter 28 Mm
|Rear Suspension Classification - Solid Live Axle
|Rear Suspension Type - Multi-link
|Self Leveling Suspension
|Suspension Control - Magnetic
|Navigation System - DVD Touch Screen Display Voice Operated
|Real Time Traffic
|Satellite Communications - OnStar Voice Guided Directions
|Wifi - Hotspot
|Wireless Data Link - Bluetooth
|Spare Tire Mount Location - Underbody
|Spare Tire Size - Full-size Non-matching
|Spare Wheel Type - Steel
|Tire Pressure Monitoring System
|Tire Type - All Season
|Wheel Spokes - 7
|Wheels - Aluminum
|Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler
|Tow/Haul Mode
|Trailer Hitch - Ready
|Trailer Wiring - 7-pin
|Front Wipers - Intermittent Rain Sensing
|Laminated Glass - Acoustic
|Power Windows - Remotely Operated
|Rear Privacy Glass
|Rear Wiper - Intermittent With Washer
|Solar-tinted Glass
|Window Defogger - Rear
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***Ideal Motor Group specializes in selling Top Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles, New & Leasing Vehicles. Extended warranty programs are available at additional cost.*** Our True Price makes car buying easy and hassle-free.*****
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I am moving back to Mumbai soon. Is anyone looking for a room mate in 2bhk in bandar/khar/scruz? I have lived in flat shares before with girls & guys, mainly in France . Living with me would mean a balance of respect, fun and sharing cultures, speaking french if needed.... , playing ultimate, and hosting the occasional couch surfer. so someone with a global/local mix looking for a likeminded roomie would be great! If not ideas for a 1bhk welcome! I am landing on the 16th.
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