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Rob DiNicolantonio of Lakeland said high-speed powerboat racers will get wet this weekend in the Orange Cup Regatta on Lake Hollingsworth, not by choice but when their boats blow over backward.
LAKELAND | Rob DiNicolantonio of Lakeland said high-speed powerboat racers will get wet this weekend in the Orange Cup Regatta on Lake Hollingsworth, not by choice but when their boats blow over backward.
"You will see people flip their boats. It's inevitable. It's just part of the sport," DiNicolantonio said.
"It's not if, it's when you're going to crash," he said.
DiNicolantonio, 48, knows better than most what it takes to have the fastest boat, owning national and world titles as well as two Orange Cup trophies in Formula 2 tunnel-hull boats that reach 120 mph.
"If you're not driving by the seat of your pants, right on the edge, you're not going to win," DiNicolantonio said.
The Orange Cup Regatta is celebrating its 75th anniversary Friday through Sunday on Lake Hollingsworth, known as the "Lake of Records."
"There have probably been more records broken on this race course than any other venue in the world," said race director Gene Engle of Lakeland.
The Orange Cup is the second-oldest major sporting event in Lakeland behind spring training for the Detroit Tigers, who are in their 77th season here.
Each class champion will receive a special medal commemorating the 75th running of the Orange Cup Regatta, and there will be 75th anniversary decals on all boats, said John Oney of Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing.
The Orange Cup is the nation's second-oldest powerboat race next to the APBA Gold Cup on the Detroit River, which started in 1904 and claims to be the oldest active trophy in motorsports.
Engle's late father, Walter Engle of Lakeland, started the Orange Cup Regatta in 1933. Gene Engle, 73, doesn't know how the race got its name, but it likely had something to do with Lake Hollingsworth �being surrounded by orange groves at the time, and the Orange Cup being part of the Grapefruit Circuit that also competed on Lake Maggiore in St. Petersburg and Lake Eustis near Leesburg.
"It's been named that ever since the beginning. Dad and the committee named it," said Engle, whose family lived on the southwest shore of the lake.
In recent times, the Orange Cup has been the only race in Florida. Another race started in Stuart two years ago.
Walter Engle was one of just a handful of race chairmen, followed by Dub Palmore and then Bill and Katie Billiter before Gene assumed the duty as president of the Central Florida Racing Club.
There will be a special award for junior drivers this weekend in memory of Katie Billiter.
There have been five years when the Orange Cup was canceled, and high winds have interfered with racing at times.
"(My dad) had to cancel it two years during World War II," Engle said. "And then I had to cancel it two years when they were dredging it and took all the water out of the lake. I had to cancel it one other year (2010) because of financial reasons."
The high-pitched whine of revved-up tunnel boats and hydroplanes will reverberate from lakeshore viewing areas into neighborhoods surrounding Lake Hollingsworth, and the smell of racing fuel will waft through the air from the pits near the Lakeland Yacht & Country Club.
Drivers in 15 classes, representing 25 states, will compete for world records and points in the season-opening race for the American Power Boat Association.
And while speed is the game, Engle said safety issues are the No. 1 criteria. There are four divers on the course at all times, and most drivers are protected by capsules with oxygen on board in case the boat flips.
"We're basically strapped in like a NASCAR driver," DiNicolantonio said, with a helmet, a HANS (head and neck support) device and a fighter jet mask with air that kicks on while a boat is upside-down.
"There's only been one fatality in the 75 years, and that was strictly a very freak accident," Gene Engle said.
That accident occurred in 2002 in the tunnel boat class when Joey Richardson's boat spun 180 degrees and the sponson (a projecting stabilizer) of an oncoming driver went through the windshield. Richardson, of Jesup, Ga., died from blunt force trauma.
"(The boat's) left sponson dug in and flipped him around," Engle said. "He never knew what hit him."
DiNicolantonio, who competes from the East Coast to Texas to Seattle, said tunnel-boat racing as a whole is extremely dangerous.
"We've had two guys paralyzed from the waist down the past two years in accidents," he said.
Safety was just as critical in the 1930s, Engle said. Boats were running on the edge over a 1 2/3-mile course on Hollingsworth.
"Years ago, when my dad originally set the course out, it was an octagon with buoys," Engle said. "The course got too fast. The drivers were getting afraid of it.
"We've gone to a 1-mile course that is an oval, which makes it safer," he said. "It also makes a more exciting race, because the boats get tighter."
The Orange Cup Regatta, sanctioned by the APBA and the Central Florida Racing Club in partnership with the city of Lakeland and Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing, draws racing fans from around the nation.
There's no cost to watch from vantage points around the shore of the lake.
"The spectators have varied from 2,000 to as much as 10,000," Engle said. "It brings quite a bit of money into town. And we get name recognition all year."
The Orange Cup Regatta brings an estimated $750,000 economic impact to Polk County, Oney said.
DiNicolantonio, who owns a business at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport that builds aircraft interiors, said races are more about "friendly competition" than money. He said Orange Cup class champions "might get $100."
"Nobody at the Orange Cup races full-time," said DiNicolantonio, who estimated he has between $80,000 and $100,000 invested in his F2 boat powered by a 230-HP Mercury OptiMax outboard modified for racing. "It doesn't pay. It's a for-fun sport."
The F2s run a rectangular layout, which isn't a record course, reaching 120 mph down the straightaways and doing 100 mph through the corners.
"You pull about 4Gs in a corner," DiNicolantonio said. "You'd better be in shape."
DiNicolantonio and Terry Rinker of Tampa are favorites in the F2 Class.
But DiNicolantonio said the fastest boats are 5-Liter Hydros, which reach speeds up to 160 mph. Junior class boats are the slowest at about 50 mph.
"When you see those rooster-tails going out there, it gets pretty exciting," Engle said.
Testing is at noon on Friday. Competition starts at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday.
Parking is available at the Beerman Family Tennis Center on Edgewood Drive, Common Ground Park on Buckingham Avenue, and at Florida Southern.
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IMPORTANT NOTE!!! The hostel has opened three more BRAND NEW rooms as part of Downtown Oasis Hostel. The rooms can be found on Level 3 inside the same building under the same address. The new property consists of 3 ensuite rooms (Double Bed Ensuite, two 3/4-bed ensuites), a brand new kitchen with a nice common area. Rooms are light and they look to the courtyard / backyard. Please read the room descriptions carefully before you make reservations.
In the heart of Budapest downtown we've created a calm, cozy and intimate atmosphere where after a tiring day of traveling or sightseeing you can relax and really feel at home.
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We are less than five minutes walk away from the famous Vaci street, a fashionable all pedestrian shopping area, and the nightlife and entertainment quarter, packed with trendy pubs, clubs, cafes, fancy restaurants as well as cheap eateries. Only three minutes walk away from the blue, yellow and red metro line stops (Deak Ferec square), night buses, and trams to the Buda side, we provide an ideal base for exploring Budapest's rich past as well as its vibrant multicultural present.
Our friendly and helpful staff will be happy to assist you with anything you need. We recommend the best places to go out and we can help you to plan the most efficient ways to do your sightseeing.
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Upon arrival you'll get your own keys so you can come and go as you please all day round.
Please note that check-in is from 9 am until 11 pm at the hostel. For check-ins before 9 am and after 11 pm, a 10 euro extra fee is to be paid upon arrival.
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Please note the we can accept reservations only with criteria described above.
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Sony shows continuous autofocus DSLRs
Alpha 33, 55 unveiled
Sony's second blast of digital SLR-age this morning involves a pair of low-end Alphas - A33 and A55 - that use what appears to be a half-silvered mirror in place of the usual DSLR moving mirror to improve the way the cameras can autofocus moving objects.
It also makes the camera smaller, said Sony, since a full mirror box isn't required.
The semi-silvered mirror ensures light passes through to the sensor and is reflected into the phase-detection autofocus sensor, ensuring both are 'exposed' simultaneously. The upshot: subjects stay in "sharp focus" when you're shooting 1080p HD video - which both cameras provide - and, on the A55, 10f/s continuous shooting. It's 7f/s on the A33.
The A55 has a 16Mp sensor - the A33's is 14Mp. Both can shoot 1080i HD video in AVCHD format, or 1080p in MP4. They have 3in, 921,000-dot moveable LCDs.
There's no word on pricing, but the A33 and A55 are expected to go on sale, respectively, this month and next. ®


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The Spring 2011 Faculty Lecture Series presents: "Talking Hawai'i's Story"University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Teri L Skillman-Kashyap, (808) 956-8688
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Posted: Feb 3, 2011
UH Mānoa Center for Oral History's Michi Kodama-Nishimoto and Warren S. Nishimoto are the Faculty Lecture Series' guest speakers on Wednesday, February 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The long-time oral historians will share their book "Talking Hawai'i's Story: Oral Histories of an Island People" at Hamilton Library, room 301. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. Admission free and refreshments will be provided.
"Talking Hawaiʻi's Story" is the first major book in over a generation to present a rich sampling of the landmark work of Hawai'i's Center for Oral History. Twenty-nine extensive oral histories introduce readers to the sights and sounds of territorial Waikīkī, to the feeling of community in Palama, in Kona, or on the island of Lāna'i, and even to the experience of a German national interned by the military government after Pearl Harbor. The result is a collection that preserves Hawai'i's social and cultural history through the narratives of the people who lived it—co-workers, neighbors, family members, and friends. [UH Press]
Warren Nishimoto is director of the Center for Oral History, UH Mānoa. He has coordinated and conducted oral history projects documenting Hawai'i's history, cultures, and people; teaches courses and workshops on oral history; and serves as consultant to local history projects. Born and raised on O'ahu, he holds degrees in history and education from the University of Illinois, University of Washington, and University of Hawai'i at Mānoa.
Michi Kodama-Nishimoto, Center for Oral History research sssociate, has conducted and edited oral history interviews since 1975. She has taught oral history methodology; lectured on local history; and served as a consultant on film and video projects. Born in Japan, but raised in Hawai'i, she holds degrees in history and anthropology from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa.
The Faculty Lecture Series is presented by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, the Office of Research Relations and the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa library.
For more information, visit: http://www.hawaii.edu/calendar/uh/2011/02/09/14386.html


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I mean, I get where he's going, but the difference - to me - is that one has immediate, obvious consequences.
The other has long-term, potential consequences that may not even be directly tied to the act.
You can't go around prohibiting any speech that might someday possibly maybe get someone hurt even if the act is purposely inflammatory.
Stephen Breyer Questions Right to Burn Quran
During an appearance on ABC's Good Morning America this morning, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer addressed the recent controversy over a Florida Pastor's plan to hold a Quran-burning rally on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, saying he wasn't convinced the First Amendment would protect such an action if the case were brought to the court in the future.
"Holmes said it doesn't mean you can shout 'fire' in a crowded theater," Breyer told George Stephanopoulos during the GMA interview, referring to Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., who wrote the opinion in a 1919 Supreme Court decision that addressed Freedom of Speech. "Well, what is it? Why? Because people will be trampled to death. And what is the crowded theater today? What is the being trampled to death?"
Breyer, who was on the show to promote his new book, "Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View" (Knopf), said that questions about the changing definition of free speech in the internet age will "be answered over time in a series of cases which force people to think carefully."
"That's the virtue of cases," he said. "And not just cases. Cases produce briefs, briefs produce thought. Arguments are made. The judges sit back and think. And most importantly, when they decide, they have to write an opinion, and that opinion has to be based on reason. It isn't a fake."
"It's a 'rickety system' Breyer added, but it has functioned "fairly well" so far.
Breyer also took the opportunity during his appearance to advise incoming Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan as to handling the pressures of her new job. "Of course, you're nervous. I mean, for quite awhile, your cases now -- they're going to be final. There's no one to appeal to," he said. "She will be nervous. But don't worry about it."


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You have 90 seconds to tell a story about a dad who fought off, and killed, his daughter's attacker. Quick: what one point do you most want to get across to the audience? Do you talk about the little girl and her family's suffering, or would you choose to focus on the fact that dad may not be charged with murder?
A few days ago, a Texas father caught a man in the act of molesting the father's 4 year old daughter. In defense of his child, the father punched the attacker in the head to the point where the man died. In their report, CNN mocks the residents of Shiner, Texas who would have done the same thing for their children.
The reporter admonishes us not to rush to judgement quite yet. "We don't know all the details of this case," she says, as if that has ever stopped the media from wild speculation, or jumping to conclusions before. She wants to know from the Sheriff if dad should be charged. In a veiled warning to viewers the local authorities can't be trusted, that a small town might be incapable of fairness in this case, her voiceover informs us "Sheriff Harmon [pause for emphasis] has children, too."
No where in the nearly 90 second package does the reporter inquire or even seem interested in the well-being of the father or his daughter. Not once does she even feign concern that a child has been irreparably damaged. She wishes to prove a point about how "these people" take matters into their own hands.
"The people of Shiner don't need a jury on this one. We couldn't find a single person who thinks the father should be locked up." Please CNN, interview someone from your part of the country that thinks a father protecting his precious daughter, a girl not even old enough to go to school yet, should be incarcerated for ending the life of a man who before his very eyes is violating his little girl. She never hints the father's devastation not only at what happened to his daughter, but remorse for what he did to the man.
Yet, this reporter from the "most trusted name in news" demonstrates a complete lack of compassion for the family, with her big-city leftist hubris driving the narrative.
The undertone is quite clear: Flyover Country folk are backward hillbillies, and wild west justice prevails.
Small wonder CNN's ratings, at a 20 year low, are in the tank.
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Meningitis occurs when the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meninges) becomes inflamed. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord, has an increased number of white blood cells. Aseptic meningitis occurs when there are signs of meningitis without an identifiable disease-causing agent.
The most common causes of aseptic meningitis are:
Viral infections:
- Enteroviruses (most common), such as Coxsackie virus, poliomyelitis , or infections that affect the heart valves
- Arboviruses (transmitted from mosquitoes), such as West Nile virus or variations of encephalitis
- Sexually transmitted diseases, such as genital herpes or acute HIV infection
- Bacterial infections, such as tuberculosis
- Parasitic infections, such as Lyme disease
- Mycoplasma, an usual bacteria that can cause pneumonia
- Partially treated bacterial meningitis
- Autoimmune disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or sarcoidosis
- Cancer that has spread to the meninges
- Certain medications
Risk Factors
Aseptic meningitis affects children and teens more than adults. Other factors that may increase your chance of developing aseptic meningitis include:
- Being exposed to someone with a viral illness
- The season—mostly occurs in late spring and summer
- Working in a daycare or healthcare setting
- Having a compromised immune system
- Taking certain medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or medications injected directly into the CSF
Aseptic meningitis may cause:
- Headache
- Fever and chills
- Stiff neck
- General feeling of illness
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Rash
- Muscle or abdominal pain
- Mental confusion
- Sensitivity to light
- Nausea or vomiting
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
You may need to have samples taken of your bodily fluids. This can be done with:
- Blood tests
- Lumbar puncture —to evaluate CSF
Imaging tests can evaluate the brain and surrounding structures. This can be done with:
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Most cases of aseptic meningitis improve with time. Treatment options include:
- Supportive care—Your doctor may recommend that you rest and drink plenty of fluids. You may need to be hospitalized to be monitored and to stay hydrated.
Medications—If specific causes of meningitis are suspected, your doctor may advise that you take:
- Antivirals—for viral infection
- Antibiotics—for bacterial infection
- Antifungals—for fungal infection
- Pain relievers—to relieve symptoms
- Steroids—to reduce inflammation
- In certain cases, your doctor may advise that you stop some medications.
Note: Aspirin is not recommended for children with a current or recent viral infection. Check with your doctor before giving your child aspirin.
To help reduce your chance of aseptic meningitis:
Wash your hands
often, especially if you:
- Are in close contact with a person who has an infection
- Changed the diaper of an infant with an infection
- If you work in a childcare or healthcare setting, clean objects and surfaces
- Be sure all of your vaccinations are up-to-date
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Hello, Grenache gris!
This is my latest thrill. And it's thrilling*
2008 Domaine de L'Anglore "Sels d'Argent," which I tasted a couple of months ago twice, two days in a row, made my eyes pop.
2008 Clos de l'Origine "Les Quilles Libres," tasted recently, confirmed that I must inquire more into the grape, which is simply unheralded. This wine has such utter acidity, such wiry and unpredictable aromatics, it cannot be from the Côtes Catalanes, yet it is. And it's gorgeous.
Readers (if I have any left, given my desultory posting frequency of late; a lapse I intend to right, right away), please do tell me of grapes I should be drinking more.
And do not correct the "grapes ... drinking" sentence structure: it's a synecdoche, I swear.
*Fittingly for a thrill, you'll tell me.
9 comments:
- ned said...
Have you had gringet from Savoie? Belluard makes a good one. Possibly thrilling.
- May 23, 2010 at 9:42 PM
- TWG said...
Thanks, maybe the Monkey will post again too.
- May 25, 2010 at 4:21 AM
- Car Accident Claims said...
great wine, my friend has recommended this to me many times
- May 26, 2010 at 5:03 AM
- David McDuff said...
Great grape! My auto insurance underwriter recommended it to me.
- May 26, 2010 at 2:18 PM
- Sharon said...
David, ha ha. I don't entirely believe Car Accident Claims' claims, but hadn't gotten around to trashing the spammy comment. Now I can't, in the name of posterity.
My gas station attendant has great taste in Riesling!
- May 26, 2010 at 2:29 PM
- Sharon said...
TWG, the Vulgar one and I are plotting a new double–natural-wine post in the near future; stay tuned. And make sure your brakes are properly aligned.
Ned, good suggestion! I have not had it.
- May 26, 2010 at 2:31 PM
- TWG said...
Make sure the Monkey pulls his weight.
- May 27, 2010 at 3:36 AM
I second Ned's Belluard selection. Their sparkling is especially interesting.
- May 27, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Are you familiar with grenache gris from L'Oustal Blanc?
I bit on the Garagiste offer for the Naick 8, based solely on this enthusiastic post.
Here's the write-up if you're interested (94 points!):
The last few Naick Blanc's have been among David Schildknecht's most admired white wines of the world (not just of France) and the 2008 is their most classic achievement yet (due to the cool growing season). Here's the 2006 review - a wine the 2008 more closely resembles than the bigger 2007. If you enjoy experimentation, Oustal's Grenache Gris is not only worth your time, it is one of those wines that makes you take pause and reassess what you actually know about all things vinous: "($36); Not all L'Oustal Blanc wines follow the blends permitted or the protocol prescribed for Minervois. A case in point is their remarkable whites, vinified in new and once-used Vosges demi-muids, and built around a rare stand of Grenache Gris, planted in 1948 under the direction of Baron Leroy (of Chateauneuf and A.O.C. fame) for blending with Grenache (the parcel that now informs Fonquerle's Prima Dona – see below) to make fortified sweet wine. Macabeu plays a bit part in this l'Oustal white. Surely it's no coincidence that what I unhesitatingly call the most exciting whites in the Languedoc share these two cepages with the most profoundly delicious whites of Roussillon. "Well, after all," Fonquerle says when I point this out (discounting the Macabeu), "most of the world's great wines are mono-cepage. The 2006 white Naick 6 is pungently floral and zesty in the nose, like a mingling of oranges with some mysterious orchid. Peach kernel, toasted hickory, and wet stone add a faintly bitter and austere side to the palate, and a saline savor, fresh peach, chalk dust, and citrus make for a piquant, almost endlessly lip-smacking and thought-provoking finish no less remarkable, but far more refined and classically white wine-like than that of the 2007. These l'Oustal whites simply have to be tasted to be believed, and I suspect this will be worth following for at least half a dozen years. Along with Roland Velich's (Moric) ancient vines Gruner Veltliner – and perhaps not coincidently given their striking similarities in terroir and method – Naick white counts as my greatest white wine revelation of the past couple of years. 94pts"
Nathan Odem
- April 27, 2011 at 5:08 PM


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Janice E. Schroer, 74
Janice E. Schroer, 74, of New Bremen, died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Elmwood of New Bremen.
She was born on March 29, 1938, in New Bremen.
She was the daughter of Leo and Luella (Blumhorst) Topp, who preceded her in death.
On Sept. 7, 1957, she married Lloyd W. Schroer, who survives east of New Bremen.
Also surviving are her daughters, Vicki (Tim) May of New Bremen, Deb (Dave) Hovestreydt of Sidney and Lori (Kurt) Rindler of New Bremen. Grandchildren include Keith (Steven Meyers) May of Sidney, Jessica (Dakota Blair) May of Minster, Jamie (Cody Russell) Hovestreydt of Sidney, Gerrit Hovestreydt of Sidney, and Jacob, Nathan and Owen Rindler, all of New Bremen. Also surviving is her sister, Bonnie (Orville) Heidt of New Knoxville.
Preceding her in death, along with her parents, was her brother Robert H. Topp, of New Bremen.
Janice was a 1956 graduate of New Bremen High School, where she graduated salutatorian of her class. She served as drum majorette in the band, and was a cheerleader for all four years of high school. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, where she was very involved in the life of the church, including being a member of the Women's Guild, the Busy 12, Satellite C, church secretary for more than 20 years, a Sunday School teacher for 30 plus years, singing in the Saturday night church choir, and a Room Mother for the children.
She enjoyed following her children and grandchildren in all of their various activities through the years, including being a band booster member, and a member of the C.C.L. group for many years. Janice retired from working in the Accounting department at Kirk NationaLease, of Sidney, in 2007 after 22 years of service. She then worked at Emmy's Bridal in Minster for several years. She was a devoted housewife, mother, and grandmother, also helping out on the family farm since its beginning in 1967. She loved to cook and bake, and throw elaborate parties. Janice and Lloyd enjoyed traveling, visiting every state in the United States and 26 foreign countries.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, the Rev. Becky Erb Strang, officiating. Burial will take place following the funeral in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
Calling hours will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, and/or Wilson Home Health/Hospice, 915 W. Michigan St., Sidney, Ohio, 45365.
Condolences to the family may be left at GilbergHartwigFh.com.


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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A public transit bus crashed into a downtown Boise office building on Monday, leaving the front of the vehicle dangling over an underground parking garage.
About 12 people were on the ValleyRide bus and police said most were uninjured. One woman, who had a pre-existing injury, was taken to a hospital for treatment.
ValleyRide spokesman Mark Carnopis said the crash was under investigation after the driver reported the brakes weren't working when he approached an intersection near the nine-story Idaho Power building,
The driver had to take quick evasive action to avoid hitting cars stopped ahead of the bus, Carnopis said.
The bus careened over a curb and into a parking lot, running over street signs and small trees before crossing a street and crashing into the office building.
Initial estimates suggest the bus was traveling about 20 mph, Carnopis said.
"It was a helluva ride," 47-year-old Joseph Pacheco said.
Pacheco was sitting toward the front of the bus and said he thought the driver did the best he could in the situation.
"I mean, that could have been so much worse than it was," he said.
Carnopis said the driver is on paid administrative leave while the accident is investigated.
The 2001 bus was considered at the end of its useful life, generally around 12 or 13 years, Carnopis said.
"We can keep buses past the useful life period but we have to be a little more frequent with the maintenance," he said.
Carnopis said the maintenance records of the bus weren't immediately available.
Lynette Berriochoa, a spokeswoman for Idaho Power, said engineers determined a concrete-and-steel column hit by the bus was decorative, not weight-bearing.
As a precaution, the people who work in the library and conference room space above the crash site have been relocated, she said.


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SU7523 : Herne Farm: sarf of the river (25)
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That's "New Kid on the Block" and "Much sought after Post Code" When I was a teenager one of my friends said he was moving to Herne Farm. Where? Well forty years on and my parents have lived there for 32 years, albeit north of the river that bisects the estate. This is a collection of photos taken from the "South Side"!
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March 22. 2013 10:59PM
Award-winner shares enthusiasm for science
By BENJAMIN C. KLEIN
Union Leader Correspondent
Nashua teen honored at Google Science Fair
NASHUA - Nashua High School South freshman Deepika Kurup, the grand prize winner in last year's Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, received more recognition and spoke to hundreds of sixth graders at an assembly at her old middle school Friday.
Speaking before a gymnasium packed full of students at Fairgrounds Middle School, Kurup said that while her newfound celebrity and status as a role model can be a bit tough to process, she relishes her role in encouraging young girls into the fields of science and math.
"I am definitely enthusiastic about getting young women more enthusiastic about science, especially at the middle school age when many start to see their interest wane," Kurup said.
Superintendent Mark Conrad and Discovery Education honored Kurup for her award-winning solution for harnessing solar energy for the purpose of water purification, a technology that many believe has the potential to save lives around the world.
Kurup said that she hoped her message to the students in attendance would encourage them to do what they are passionate about and encourage anyone interested to participate in this year's 3M Challenge.
"I think it is cool to come to my old school and show the kids they can compete in this really awesome competition. I am really passionate about science. By showing that, maybe I can get more students to participate," Kurup said.
Along with working towards her goal of becoming a neurologist, Kurup is still working on her water project, having just recently applied for a patent for her technology.
"I want to get it deployed in countries affected by the water crisis," Kurup said.
To aid in that goal, Kurup said she and her parents, Pradeep and Meena Kurup, are looking into starting a non-profit, aiming to in people who want to help her start using her invention to save lives in impoverished countries around the world.
"We are so proud that we are doing all these things, and Discovery is doing an awesome job to encourage kids to do this," Meena Kurup said.
Both Pradeep Kurup, who is a professor of civil engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Meena Kurup said they regret that New Hampshire is one of the few states that does not have a state science fair for middle school students that would allow them to reach national competitions.
As a result of her invention, Deepika has received international attention from both media organizations and the scientific community.
And the highlight for her parents was when the family got to meet President Barack Obama. They said that when Obama was in New Hampshire campaigning during the last presidential race, he set up a meeting with the family after reading about Deepika in the Union Leader.
"Deepika got to spend 10 minutes with the President, and he was genuinely interested in her project," Meena Kurup said.
Felina Basche of Discovery Education said Discovery wanted to do something special for the middle school that produced Deepika and set up the science displays and demonstrations for the students, remarking: "We're here to celebrate Deepika and celebrate the teachers who helped her get here."
Fairgrounds science teacher Sue Rowse, who had Deepika as a student when she was in sixth grade, said, "She was very obviously a shining star in the class, she sparked such wonderful discussions. She is a leader."
"I think you have a student here who is a great kid, warm and friendly, and wants to make the world a better place," Conrad said.


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By Shauna Borger
Title: James M. Johnson papers, 1905-1953
Predominant Dates:1905-1915
Primary Creator: Johnson, James Mussey (1885-1968)
Extent: 1.0 Cubic feet. More info below.
Arrangement: The collection includes six folders of photographs, 1905-1915, one folder of newspaper clippings, 1918-1953, three pilot's log books, 1917-1932 and undated, and one photograph album, 1905-1915. The materials are arranged chronologically by type of material.
Subjects: Aeronautics, Airplanes--Piloting, Flight Archives at Purdue University, McCook Field (Ohio), Mechanical engineering, Purdue University--Alumni and alumnae, United States. Army. Signal Corps
Forms of Material: Articles, Photograph albums, Photographic prints
Languages: English
James M. Johnson was born July 19, 1885 in Helena, Ark. He married Gertrude Wilson. They had three children: Gertrude W. Wilson, James M. Jr., and Robert W. He graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1907. During his time at Purdue he was a member of the Mechanical Engineering Society, the Athletic Association, and the Ohio Club. His thesis was titled "An Efficient Test of an Allis-Chalmers Corliss Engine." In the 1907 Debris Yearbook, the caption under his name reads, "Jimmie came to us on a slow train from Arkansas. He is a good fellow, gentle disposition, seldom flustered, well bred, very neat and really a gentleman. The successor for the position he has held in a Purdue cozy corner for four years has already appeared."
He learned to fly at the Curtiss School in 1914 and 1915. He was an instructor at the Curtiss School, Newport News, Virginia from 1915 to 1917. In 1917 he was a government test pilot at Langley Field and became chief civil test pilot at McCook Field, Dayton, Ohio from 1917 to 1920. He was president of the Johnson Flying Service and vice-president of the Johnson Airplane & Supply Co., 1922 to 1925. From 1927 to 1928 he was an inspector for the Department of Commerce. After that he was chief test pilot and sales manager for Buhl Aircraft Company in Detroit, Michigan until 1932. In his retirement, Johnson lived at Weslaco, Texas. He passed away on August 21, 1968.
Flight Archives at Purdue University
McCook Field (Ohio)
Mechanical engineering
Purdue University--Alumni and alumnae
United States. Army. Signal Corps
Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections
Alternate Extent Statement: 10 mss. boxes, 1cubic foot box, 3 large flat artifact boxes
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Related Materials:
Wilmer Stultz papers, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries
MSP 23, Emilio Salazar papers, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries
Preferred Citation: MSA 13, James M. Johnson papers, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries
Processing Information: Materials have been housed in polyester sleeves, acid-free folders, and acid-free boxes. All newsprint has been photocopied. A photograph album has been housed in a separate acid-free box.
Finding Aid Revision History: Revised 12/15/2009 EMW


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Times' Summer Intern Torrie Greer checks in from Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) camp on the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus.
Dispatch from RYLA: Day 3- Plenty of FISH in the sea!
The third day of RYLA began like its predecessors, starting off with morning exercises and announcements over a nice and hearty breakfast. The morning presentations began soon after that; the topics that were being presented were the four way test and the four way fold, along with something called FISH. All three of these presentations were based off of individual choices that you as a Rylarian and contributing member of society need to make; they are merely suggestions and tools to use when deliberating on decision making.
FISH, by far my favorite presentation, was presented by my lead facilitator, Matt Proulx. FISH follows four basic choices in life: play, make their day, be there and choose your attitude. There was a movie to go along with the presentation and it took place in a world-renowned fishing business in Seattle, Washington; people travel from all over the world to come and experience the lively atmosphere and high energy of the workers and business. Their success is evident and prominent because they follow the guidelines that FISH strives to encourage within people. It was a great way to get the group energized and thinking about how they can take things they've learned at camp RYLA and apply it in their hometowns.
After some more presentations we grabbed a bagged lunch and hopped on a bus to Thief River Falls to the Seven Clans Casino where we enjoyed slides and water games and ice cream at the water park!
If I had to choose, however, I would have to say that my favorite part of the day would be the two hours of family time we had in the evening. My family worked tirelessly on our follies skit for the Yell Off and Follies performance tomorrow night-- and let's just say we got super creative with what we are doing. It was a great productive time and an incredible bonding experience-- I felt the closest to my camp family I have this entire stay so far when preparing for follies.
It never ceases to amaze me that seven teenagers-- none of us knowing each other previously- can have such a strong connection in such a little amount of time. I guess that's why we were all selected as leaders and were presented with such a unique opportunity-- so that together we can learn the tools for success and help everyone on the way to greatness and a way to change the world for the better. And if we make lifelong friendships along the way, well hey, that's a wonderful bonus.
Dispatch from RYLA: Day 2- Service above self
Getting off the lazy summer schedule and fully committing to a heavily- packed day--including 7AM workouts- was quite the little challenge for the first day of RYLA. However, it was necessary to get up early to begin the fun-filled week that was planned for us Rylarians.
The first thing on our agenda was waking up at 6:45 AM by the wake up committee; RYLA has multiple committees that are used to facilitate campers into planning what goes on during camp. The wake up committee is, like the name suggests, in charge of getting up earlier than everyone else and coming up with creative ways on how to wake campers from their slumber. This morning consisted of the wake up committee running down the hallway and making treacherous rumble noises while knocking ruthlessly (and loud!) on the doors, exclaiming various ways and expressions to, kindly put, wake up.
After that it was up to campers to make their way to the parking outside of Lysaker gym and work out with Sargeant Rasmussen. The exercises consisted of push ups and collective marching; it was basically RYLA boot camp!
After exercises we had time to clean up before breakfast and then proceeded to go and eat breakfast. After the posting of the flags and son daily housekeeping we started on the main activities for the day. For the first activity we talked about different leadership habits and played an activity with them where we had to rank survival gear from least to greatest importance and pretending that we were stranded on an island and had to survive with said items. We first ranked them individually and then joined as a group to discuss what we thought would be the most important items. It turns out that we all had very different paradigms, or ways of viewing situations and going about them. We then were given the official rankings for the various items and found out how long we would last on a desert island based on our scores- it turns out that I would have lasted longer than some but definitely not than most; I would have been a goner!
After a break we had another large group meeting of all 139 of us campers and talked about our previously- finished Myers-Brigg personality indicators. Through presenters and a PowerPoint and various activities, you realized just how these traits apply to you and almost how you are as a contributing person in not only RYLA but in the world. It was amazing to almost step outside yourself and realize that you naturally lean towards certain things but also that you can control and understand your ways and work on cultivating opposing methods of going about things.
Next was lunch, and after lunch we were corralled into various groups to take pictures, first a group of everyone from your hometown and then a large group picture. After a few hours of activities and pictures it was time to depart for our service project portion of the day. Different groups were assigned to different service projects; since I'm in family J we went to the food shelf first. There we collectively stuffed 1200 boxes of food and 2000 backpacks. The sheer power of numbers and the desire to do true service above self is simply incredible and unstoppable!
Our second portion of the service project was centered around the idea of doing random acts of kindness. We were given roses and taken to downtown Crookston where we went into local businesses, consulted people on the street and even went up to people in cars and gave them roses simply in hopes that they would have a fabulous day. The service project was indeed my favorite part of the day and provided a great opportunity for us to practice the leadership habits for highly effective teens we have learned so far.
We returned to UMC around 5 and had supper around 5:30, where after we went to our designated committees for over an hour. We then came back to our family rooms and met with our families where we played various games, talked about what we learned for the day, and got to know each other better.
The second day of RYLA- and the first full day-- went swimmingly. I am feeling very comfortable, accepted, and valued here, and I can't wait to take what I learn here and apply it to my life and my community.


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Frequently asked questions
The 5 explicit benefits that sleeping on water offers are:
- full body support
- a pleasant comfort without pressure points
- relaxing warmth
- a hygienic sleeping surface
- long life span
All these points are discussed in several of the following questions.
The oldest report of the use of waterbeds dates from more than 3000 years ago. In those days, the Persians slept on goatskin waterbags heated by the sun. The next development came in 1851 when the British doctor Dr. William Hooper recognised the benefits of a pressure-free waterbed surface and introduced them for the treatment of certain medical disorders. He designed and patented a simple rubber water mattress. Towards the end of the 1960s, the American, Charles Hall, refined this concept and by using modern materials and production techniques created the PVC mattress that we are now familiar with.
Charles Hall, Dr. Cooper and all their predecessors used only water, the most natural substance, as support for the body. The water acts as an anti-gravity device. In that state of reduced pressure and apparent weightlessness, our body can relax more deeply. So, by sleeping more deeply, we can increase the rejuvenating action of our sleep. That, in a nutshell, is what sleeping afloat on a waterbed is all about.
Essentially, there are three types of waterbed: hard-side-, soft-side and boxspring waterbeds.
The hard-side waterbed is the original type. With this now somewhat outdated design the water mattress lies directly in a strong wooden surrounding that provides lateral support. The whole rests on a bottom plate, which is supported by a socle with weight distributors. Between the mattress and the wooden bin, there is a safety lining that can catch the water in case of a leak.
We do not produce hard-side beds, but you can contact us for a new hard-side water mattress, safety liner or cover.
The modern variant of the waterbed is called soft-side. In this type, the water mattress is laterally supported by a foam edging. In our waterbeds this foam edge is further divided into a lower, fixed edge and an upper hinged foam rail allowing the cover to move even better with the body. The support from this foam edge ensures that a soft-side waterbed can stand alone or can be fitted into an existing bedframe.
Our latest achievement is the boxspring waterbed. This type of waterbed combines the advantages of a soft-side waterbed with that of a box spring. The water mattress lies on a sprung base for added comfort. We produce our boxspring waterbeds under the brand name Fenix Bed System.
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Our Fenix waterbeds are free-standing. Our classic waterbeds can also be placed in an existing bed frame without problem. You give us the exact internal dimensions of the bed frame and we produce a waterbed with the perfectly fitting size.
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This is highly unlikely, unless you literally dive into bed. But that's likely to wake your partner on a traditional mattress too. The more strongly your waterbed is stabilised the less it propagates your movements. In a well stabilised waterbed, your movements will only produce a slight and short undulation, which is usually not considered to be disturbing.
We have never heard of anyone suffering this problem. A waterbed, after all, only moves if you move, and such movement is instantly dampened by the stabilisation. You should also remember that you till toss and turn much less on a waterbed because of the reduced pressure.
We guarantee a minimum lifespan of five years. The actual life is much longer and heavily depends on how well the sleeping system is looked after. We regularly replace products which are 20 years old.
The parts that can wear out are the water mattress and the foam rails. The 4D-Comfort vinyl of our water mattresses guarantees a longer lifespan through its special composition and unique production method. Our water mattresses are also only made after you've placed your order. They have not been lying in storage for years.
The foam rails can easily be replaced if necessary, usually without emptying the mattress.
Actually it won't make any difference, unless the fact that the comfortable supporting surface contributes to your sense of well-being.
No. Once all the air has been removed from the water mattress when it is installed, a waterbed makes no more noise. The very stable construction of a waterbed and the fact that the weight of water keeps it firmly in its place means that there is no more of that irritating creaking traditional bed constructions can produce.
In a soft-side waterbed this is no problem.
Waterbeds with a high stabilisation and extra pelvic support usually make getting out even a little easier.
Yes, very comfortably in fact. Your legs are automatically raised a bit because of their lighter weight. A waterbed will fully adjust to your body even when you're sitting. So there is one mattress surface over the whole bed even if one of the partners is sitting and the other lying.
This of course depends on the size. Our water mattresses are standard 21 cm high which gives a theoretical weight of 210 kg / m². Due to the foam edges, this is in practice less. For a standard waterbed of 180x210cm, you should expect around 600 kg.
We are not aware of any case where a waterbed has sunk though a floor, or where its weight has caused damage. The weight of a waterbed causes no trouble. It is, after all, very evenly spread, so that the load is well spread out.
Modern construction standards are based on a minimum load of 150 kg/m² for the entire room. In practice, this is even more so.
A full bed weighs less per square metre than a full bookcase or refrigerator.
Buildings with full wooden floors should in principle be no problem, after all, they must meet building standards too, but when in doubt, please consult your architect.
This is highly unlikely. Our 4D comfort vinyl and our current production methods, after all, guarantee robust seams and reinforced corners. All our waterbeds are fitted with a safety liner that ensures that in the event of a leak, no water can run out of your bed.
No, unlike conventional mattresses, a water mattress does not wear with constant or extra load. The support element in a waterbed, after all, is the water itself and that keeps its properties for ever. So, your waterbed will tolerate not only very high loads but it will also maintain its comfort and spring 100% throughout its life.
Yes, but it is highly unlikely. Sharp objects that end up in your bed by accident, after all, first have to penetrate the thick cover before they can puncture your water mattress. The chances of a puncture can be almost totally ruled out if you use your waterbed normally.
Fixing a small leak in a water mattress is very easy. Because punctures usually happen on the top side of a water mattress, very little water will run out and you can repair the leak without having to empty the mattress. You can use the repair kit which is always supplied with the bed. Once a repair patch has been stuck on, the water mattress is as good as new again. A well repaired leak does not affect the life of your water mattress.
Our classic waterbeds can be fitted in most existing bed frames. The waterbed, in its entirety, with its own support, is placed in the bed frame.
You give us the exact internal dimensions of the frame and the height of the top of the sides and we produce a waterbed with perfectly fitting sizes. We adapt the height of the socle so that the upper foam edge falls just under the edge of the sides. So you can easily make the bed.
It is best to have a waterbed installed by an expert. In that way you can be sure that it has been installed correctly and that the water volume is right for you. Installation of a waterbed usually takes 1½ to 2 hours. Most of that time is taken up filling the mattress with water. Installation times will thus depend on the flow rate of the water in your home.
Once again, it is important to choose a European brand product. We demand from the manufacturer that no harmful substances are used. Mattresses made of PVC that is itself made in Europe provide the best guarantee of unquestionable quality, because they have to meet strict EU standards. The same applies to all the other materials used.
Ordinary tap water. We recommend using water that has not been treated by a water softener.
The water in a water mattress only needs to be changed if you move house. A conditioner is added at regular intervals to prevent growth of algae and bacteria in your water mattress. See 'Maintenance of a waterbed'.
Our 4-parts waterbeds can be dismantled into convenient parts that fit into an ordinary private car. It is important to follow the instructions when emptying and refilling a water mattress. Emptying a water mattress requires a powerful pump. We advise you to let the vendor do the relocation.
No. The heater in a waterbed can be set to any temperature you like. Most waterbed users prefer a temperature between 27 ºC and 30 ºC.
Because the heat comes from underneath in a waterbed, no condensation will form in the core of the mattress as happens in a traditional mattress. Fifteen minutes airing is enough to let the moisture absorbed into the cover evaporate.
Waterbeds are always heated by a specially designed heating element. Usually the water temperature is set at skin temperature, which is normally around 28 ºC. Our heating elements allow precise adjustment of the temperature, so that you can adjust it to your liking. The pleasant warmth is one of the most appreciated features of a waterbed.
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A soft-side waterbed is a well-insulated system on account of its foam edges, its cover and its closed socle. Electricity consumption averages only about 1 kWh per day. The exact figure depends on the size of the bed, the temperature of the bedroom, how well-insulating your quilt is, etc.
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No. The room temperature even in the summer is not usually sufficient to keep the water in your waterbed up to temperature. Your waterbed heating, however, will only come on very occasionally in the summer and so will use far less electricity. By setting the temperature a few degrees lower, you can make a waterbed very pleasantly cool on a hot night. A water temperature of 25 ºC should be considered the minimum.
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Water's natural insulating properties and high specific heat index mean that a waterbed cools down only very slowly. So, a power cut of a few hours will not cause any problems.
Good back support is very important, particularly when you are growing. That is the time when the back takes on its shape, which will be very difficult to change or correct in later years. So, a waterbed is the ideal sleeping system for a growing youngster. It has been proved that young children fall asleep more quickly, sleep for longer periods without interruption and are calmer in general if they sleep on a waterbed.
Some resellers list their prices with installation included, with others installation is extra. It's best to discuss with your vendor what is and is not included in the price so that there are no unpleasant surprises awaiting you. Everything included, a waterbed is no more expensive that a good traditional sleeping system. A waterbed is, after all, bed, mattress support and mattress all in one.
The only drawback with a waterbed is that it is not as easy to move as a traditional bed and that it will add a few extra hours of work if you move house.
Some find the need for some maintenance is a disadvantage, but then you also get a 100% hygienic sleep system! The couple of hours this takes each year plenty make up for this.
Most insurance policies cover waterbeds in the same category as electrical equipment that uses water, like washing machines and dish washers. So there's no need for extra insurance. For specific queries in this context, it is best to contact your insurance company.
Some resellers offer a trial period. The precise details and costs associated with such a provision vary considerably from region to region, and depend very much on the individual reseller.
This is a question that crops up more and more. Statistics show that contented water sleepers quickly convince 5 to 6 of their friends of the benefits of their sleeping system. What is striking is that many waterbed resellers started out sleeping on a waterbed and it was the benefits they experienced from it that convinced them to invest in their own business.


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Conservatives who worry about the ill effects of marginal tax rates on high earners rarely discuss the even higher marginal tax rates that some low- and moderate- income families face. A low-income single parent can experience a marginal rate as high as 95 percent — for each dollar earned, the person takes home only 5 cents. And for married parents, the marginal rate for the family's secondary earner can be almost as high.
This happens mostly because various means-tested benefit programs are phased out as income increases. A secondary earner who raises a family's income to $30,000 from $15,000, for example, will trigger a decline of about $1,500 in the family's Earned Income Tax Credit and a drop in food stamp benefits of almost $3,000. Factor in the child-care costs necessary for the second parent to work, and the family will take home less than 40 cents of each additional dollar earned.
If we care about encouraging work, these high marginal tax rates for low-income families deserve as much, if not more, attention than the rates for the biggest earners.
One way to boost work incentives for secondary earners is to create a new tax break for them. This is what University of Maryland economists Melissa Kearney and Lesley Turner have proposed. (Kearney is also the new director of the Brookings Institution's Hamilton Project.) They recommend a deduction of up to 20 percent of a secondary worker's earnings.
This proposal is similar to a tax provision that was briefly in effect during the 1980s. And it could be paid for, as Kearney and Turner suggest, by paring back other, less important tax breaks. It would encourage employment among secondary earners, who are still disproportionately women, by increasing their net income when they work outside the home.
That's important because labor force participation rates among women, after rising significantly during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, have stabilized and even declined a bit over the past decade. The labor force participation rate among women ages 25 to 54 rose to 64 percent in 1980 from 50 percent in 1970, then reached 74 percent in 1990 and 77 percent in 2000. Since then, however, it has fallen a little — by about one percentage point before the recession and another percentage point since.
A popular explanation for the decline is the "opt out" revolution among high-income mothers. It's true that, over the past two decades, participation rates among highly educated married women with children under age 6 have been falling. However, labor force participation has also been dropping among single women and women without children, recent research by Diane Macunovich of the University of Redlands has shown. "What seems to have passed under the radar has been the significant change that has occurred among women without children under 18, especially those who are single," Macunovich writes. "For women without [minor] children ..., declines have been occurring since the early 1990s or even the late 1980s."
Which brings us back to the proposed secondary-earner deduction. The broad declines in female employment suggest that concerns about labor force trends may extend beyond the low- and moderate-income married women with children who would benefit from the Kearney-Turner proposal. To keep the cost in check, they phase out their tax break as income rises above $110,000. Yet even higher-income secondary earners, the ones who are the embodiment of the opt-out phenomenon, can face relatively high marginal rates.
To be sure, no proposal is perfect; reforms don't need to solve all problems to attenuate some. So the relevant question is whether the Kearney-Turner proposal addresses a real problem with a cost-effective solution. And the answer is yes.
The secondary-earner deduction would bolster incentives for many secondary earners to find employment. And just maybe, as Congress approaches the end-of-year budget negotiations, liberals who want to help low- and moderate-income families and conservatives who worry about the deleterious effects of high marginal tax rates will find common ground in the Kearney-Turner proposal.
Peter Orszag is vice chairman of corporate and investment banking and chairman of the financial strategy and solutions group at Citigroup Inc. and a former director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Obama administration.
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Excessive workplace noise is classed as a hazard and must therefore be assessed and monitored if necessary according to Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 2007. Where noise assessments/monitoring are required Units need to arrange for this to be carried out by a competent practitioner (contact Safety Office staff for details). The University's policy on workplace noise is available in the NUI Galway Safety Statement Part 5. For further details on workplace noise see the Health and Safety Authority links on noise and noise FAQs.
Radon Monitoring Service
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas; it is colourless, odourless and tasteless and can only be measured using specific equipment. Radon can sometimes accumulate indoors to unacceptable high concentrations and in such circumstances can increase the risk of lung cancer.
The Safety Office undertakes to measure radon gas levels in the workplace, according to the Radiological Protection Act, 1991, Ionising Radiation Order, 2000. Basement and ground-floor work spaces are monitored for radon gas and the results are relayed to the occupants, Head of Unit and to the Buildings Office. If the gas level is above the threshold then appropriate work is undertaken by the Buildings Office to reduce it. The university's policy on radon in the workplace is available in the NUI Galway Safety Statement Part 5.
The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland's (RPII) website provides further detailed information on radon in the workplace.
Asbestos Monitoring Service
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations, 2006, place a legal requirement on the university to manage asbestos in the workplace. In compliance with the legislation the university is obliged to assess the risk to an employee's health and safety resulting from any activity which involves or may involve exposure to asbestos. The University's safety policy on workplace asbestos and procedures in the event of suspecting or discovering asbestos is available in the NUI Galway Safety Statement Part 5. The Safety Office must be informed immediately if you suspect or discover asbestos. While the asbestos is being removed from any particular workplace the Safety Office, in conjunction with the Buildings Office, will arrange for reassurance monitoring where required.


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General Practice, Solo & Small Firm DivisionMagazine
Resources on International Law
BY Edward Grosek and Mark Hamilton
International and comparative law encompass large arenas: international agreements made between or among nations and intergovernmental organizations; constitutions, statutes, case reports, regulations, and declarations of foreign nations; descriptions of countries' criminal justice systems and trade and taxation practices; and official documents, charters, and resolutions of intergovernmental organizations.
The following collections of international law materials include Internet directories of links to myriad legal documents maintained by universities and legal associations and institutes; law school libraries that acquire large holdings of foreign law materials and intergovernmental organizations' publications; and contact information for associations and institutes.
Internet Resources, Universities
Avalon Project Documents, Alphabetic Author/Title List
Texts of documents, charters, treaties, declarations, speeches, and reports from pre-eighteenth century to the present and relevant to the fields of law. New Haven, CT: Yale Law School.
Foreign and International Law
Links to sources for foreign nations' commercial laws, constitutions, and statutes and to descriptions of their governments, political systems, courts, and legislative bodies. Topeka, KS: Washburn University School of Law.
Foreign and International Law Links
www.law.indiana.edu/law/v-lib/lawindex.html (click on "foreign and international law").
Alphabetized links to other international law information: gay law, family courts, patent offices, trade law boards, intellectual property, bar associations, liability, divorce law, and more. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University School of Law Library.
Foreign Law Collections
Links to texts of 123 nations' constitutions, most of which are displayed in one frame so that searches are efficient. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Law School, Biddle Law Library.
Human Rights Treaties and Other Instruments
Links to texts of 135 conventions, declarations, and charters on human rights (i.e., the rights of women, indigenous peoples, etc.); includes OAU, OAS, and CE conventions. Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota, Human Rights Library.
International Inter-Governmental Organizations Webpage Finder
Links to webpages of the United Nations, UN commissions and institutes, interstate and commodity organizations, etc., with links to official documents. Columbus, SC: University of South Carolina.
International Trade/Commercial Law Monitor: International Trade Instruments
Links to texts of trade treaties and model trade laws: current WIPO draft treaties, European contract law agreements, NAFTA, UNCITRAL model laws, Patents Cooperation Treaty, etc. Tromsø, Norway: University of Tromsø.
Law by Global Source
Links to texts of foreign nations' statutes and judicial opinions, international trade law materials, treaties, and decisions of the International Court of Justice. Ithaca, NY: Cornell Law School, Legal Information Institute.
Multilaterals Project
Links to texts of multilateral treaties from 1648 to the present, accessible chronologically or by broad topic category. Medford, MA: Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
UN Scholars' Workstation at Yale University
www.library.yale.edu/un/index.html (scroll to research approaches to UN information).
A guide to UN information in which each UN organ is described, with links to official documents, conferences, and press releases. Also search for reports and speeches, by topic. New Haven, CT: Yale University Library and Social Science Statistical Laboratory.
Internet Resources, Associations, Institutes
Academic Council on the United Nations System
Links to texts of UN documents, records, reports, charters, and conventions, as well as to multilateral treaties among nations; copies of Council newsletters and topic papers. New Haven, CT: Yale University, Yale Center for International and Area Studies.
Australian Legal Information Institute
Texts of regulations, court cases, consolidated acts, and commission decisions of Australia's states and territories, plus texts of Australia's treaties and reports on industrial issues. Sydney, Australia: Australian Legal Information Institute.
The EU's homepage, with links to its Official Journal of the European Communities, treaties, case law. Brussels, Belgium: European Union.
Hieros Gamos: Guide to International Law
Links to texts of treaties, UN records and documents, work of international organizations, and select journals on global issues; plus a guide to working with intellectual property and litigation. Houston, TX: Lex Mundi Association of Independent Law Firms.
Information Resources on International Law
Links to general sources of international law (treaties, interstate organizations, and law institutes), Internet resources on issues like economic law, and essays by international law experts. Washington, DC: American Society of International Law.
International Labor Organization
www.ilo.org/ (click on "ILO Conventions")
Texts of all 182 (as of June 1999) International Labor Organization conventions, including under forced and superseded agreements. Geneva, Switzerland: International Labor Office.
International Law Topic Area
Divided into world arenas (Western Hemisphere, Asia and Oceania, Middle East, etc.); each has links to summaries of national laws and descriptions of national criminal justice systems. San Francisco, CA: International Association of Independent Law Firms.
Lauterpacht Research Centre for International Law
Texts of intergovernmental agreements underlying the issue of state responsibility for internationally wrongful acts (one of Lauterpacht's special concerns). Cambridge, England; Lauterpacht Research Centre for International Law.
NATO Basic Texts
NATO's website has links to the texts of the Treaty and to 12 supplementary agreements and protocols. Brussels, Belgium: North Atlantic Treaty Organization Headquarters.
Texts of Treaties Administered by WIPO
Texts of multilateral agreements protecting inventions, trademarks, integrated circuit designs, and literary, musical, and artistic copyrights, administered by WIPO. Geneva, Switzerland: World Intellectual Property Organization.
Law School Libraries
California Western School of Law Library
225 Cedar Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Acquires UN, ICJ, ILO, GATT/WTO, Council of Europe, Asian and European national publications.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Library
11075 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106
Acquires ICJ, Council of Europe, EU, European, Canadian, Mexican, Caribbean national publications.
Chicago-Kent College of Law International Relations Library
565 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661-3691
Depository for UN, EU, FAO, ILO, GATT/WTO and WHO documents; acquires UNCTAD, IMF, IBRD, OECD, UNESCO, WIPO, IAEA, Council of Europe, OAS, UNIDO, WMO, yearbooks of international law from select foreign nations, and Canadian national publications.
Columbia University School of Law Library
435 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10027
Depository for UN documents; acquires ICJ, UNCTAD, ILO, and Economic Commission publications.
Fordham University School of Law Library
140 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Acquires UN, ICJ, EU, and European, African, Colombian, Singaporean, Malaysian, and Swiss national publications.
University of Georgia School of Law Library
225 Herty Drive, Athens, Georgia 30602-6018
Acquires UN, ICJ, UNCTAD, ILO, FAO, UNESCO, WHO, WMO, IMF, GATT/WTO, Council of Europe, EU, OAS, OECD publications.
Harvard University Law School Library
1545 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
A depository for EU documents; acquires UN, UNCTAD, ILO, WHO, IBRD, GATT/WTO, Council of Europe, OAS, ICJ, IMF, and European and Canadian national publications.
Indiana University School of Law Library
735 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
A depository for UN and OAS documents; acquires UNCTAD, ILO, FAO, GATT/WTO, Council of Europe, OECD, UNIDO, European national publications, and Economic Commission publications.
University of Iowa College of Law Library
276 Boyd Law Building, Iowa City, IA 52242
Acquires UN, ICJ, GATT/WTO, Council of Europe, OAS, EU, and European and Canadian national publications.
New York University School of Law Library
40 Washington Sq. South, New York, NY 10012
A depository for EU and GATT/WTO documents; acquires UN, UNCTAD, ILO, IBRD, IAEA, Council of Europe, OAS, OECD, ICJ, IMF, European, Mexican, South American, Central American, and Canadian national publications.
University of Pennsylvania Biddle Law Library
3460 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-3406
A depository for EU, UN, GATT/WTO, and OECD documents; acquires Council of Europe, ICJ, ILO, UNCTAD, and Asian and Canadian national publications.
Temple University School of Law Library
1719 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Acquires UN, ICJ, EU, ILO, OECD, and African and European national publications.
Tulane University Law School Library
6329 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70118-5600
Acquires UN, ICJ, GATT/WTO, Council of Europe, EU, NATO, OAS, and OECD publications.
Washington and Lee University School of Law Library
Wilbur Hall, Lexington, VA 24450
Acquires UNEP, UN, UNCTAD, UNIDO, ILO, FAO, EU, UNESCO, WHO, GATT/WTO, Council of Europe, OAS, ICJ, IMF, Canadian national and Economic Commission publications.
Associations and Institutes
ABA Section of International Law and Practice
Broad subdivisions of law (like public international law); maintains more than 60 committees on specific law concerns (such as Eastern European law).
American Foreign Law Association
645 Madison Ave., 17th floor, New York, NY 10022
Attorneys, jurists, and law professors who work with global legal issues; has registered nongovernmental organization status with the UN; sponsors international law weekends and projects.
British Institute of International & Comparative Law
17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR, England
Meetings, publications, and analysis and training programs, to familiarize lawyers with other countries' legal systems (particularly the European Union).
Hague Conference on Private International Law
6 Scheveningseweg, NL-2517 KT, The Hague, Netherlands
Works for global unification of private international law; sponsors intergovernmental conferences on specific issues (i.e. family law), drafts treaties on those issues, then monitors compliance with the treaties.
International Law Association
Lawyers and representatives from 85 countries, active in shipping and banking industries; maintains interest groups on civil rights issues like extradition..
International Law Institute
Programs for research and training on legal aspects of international business transactions.
World Jurist Association
Judges, law professors, jurists, and lawyers from 140 countries, who study each other's legal systems.
Edward Grosek is an assistant professor in charge of United Nations' and other international organizations' publications at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. He can be reached by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com . Mark Hamilton is a j57 Technical Assistant in the Government Publications Department at Northern Illinois University Libraries. He can be reached by e-mail at email@example.com .


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George E. Guglielmo - Partner, Winemaker & President
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Our Staff Members supporting local Chamber events. From Left to Right, Karen Hennessy, Nik Zorn (assistant wine maker) & Elaine Stoddard (Director of Marketing). Thanks to photographer Luis Pedro Castillo, the Rainbow Chamber, Silicon Valley Organization, the Campbell Chamber and Santana Row.


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Whether you call it the breeding phase or lockdown time, now is one tough period to hunt bucks in the North.
In last week's blog post I illustrated the chasing action that precedes peak-breeding. Though breeding can take place throughout the month of November in the North, the 20 days that follow the full moon are when the bulk of it is done. The lunar research that Vermont whitetail biologists and I have been doing for over 15 years has revealed that nearly 80 percent of the does are bred during this three-week period. So, with the full moon arriving on Nov. 17 this year it is safe to say that breeding is now full-blown in the North.
Because does move very little when they come into estrus, deer sightings can come to a screeching halt. During this time a doe will smell "right" for up to 72 hours, causing one or more bucks to hang close in hopes of getting in on the breeding. During the 24 hours that a doe is in estrus she may be bred 10 or more times, and by multiple bucks. Fight-to-the-death fights can occur when more than one buck competes for a hot doe's breeding rights. Once the doe cycles out of estrus the dominant buck will move on to find another doe to breed.
When breeding has begun wise hunters focus on doe groups because that is where the action will be. Even though the hunting can be frustratingly quiet during this phase of the rut, patience is truly a virtue as bucks in search of the last hot does may appear throughout the day.
– Charlie
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