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One local Wildcat fan that made plans to get to Houston before he ever got his hands on some tickets is Anderson County Middle School teacher Nick Cann, who is also one of the girls' basketball coaches at Anderson County High School.
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Bar Centro Terrace, Los Angeles
- December 3, 2012 |
- By Alejandro Benes
I make this point often. Los Angeles is not as unfriendly to cigar smokers as everyone makes it out to be. Sure, the laws don't make it easy, but there are plenty of business owners who believe allowing someone to enjoy a cigar at their place is good for the bottom line and they make the effort to accommodate us. Now you can add to the list what could become the hippest (does anyone use that word anymore?) cigar "bar" in L.A., the Bar Centro Terrace at the Bazaar.
The Bazaar is a culinary amusement park spawned by José Andrés, the Spanish master of traditional and new versions of Iberian classics, as well as interpretations of other international cuisines. The Bazaar is really at least four different food places inside the uber-luxurious SLS Hotel on La Cienega Boulevard's "restaurant row." Bar Centro is right up front. And now, Bar Centro Terrace is in front of Bar Centro.
The terrace is the narrow-ish porch just outside the doors of Bar Centro, with the hotel driveway on the other side of the hedge. The cigar program began in August of 2012 and has just four options: Davidoff cigarillos ($7), Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur ($10), Ashton VSG Illusion ($15) and a Montecristo Churchill ($28)
"We want to make the list a lot more comprehensive," explains general manager Christian Philippo. "We hope to recruit some of the best cigarmakers in the world to provide us with something special." That would be good because the cigar selection really needs to catch up to what are some of the best tapas and drink pairings you'll ever sample.
After I choose the Ashton VSG, there appears a cocktail dubbed "Smoke on the Water." The waiter advises that I let the fog clear from the glass before sipping this concoction of "blackberries, Scotch, Islay mist and flames." Sweet. Goes nicely with the cigar. Then the food starts to appear.
The jicama-wrapped guacamole with bits of corn nuts is moderately spicy and stands on its own. The iconic modern and traditional olives—the "modern" ones are molecular-gastronomic bubbles of olive essence that burst in your mouth—make even those who thought they didn't like olives praise the dish.
Manchego cheese on crusty bread. Oysters taken from the shell and put in a sort of sardine can. Then a very impressive molecular manipulation of a "not your everyday" caprese salad. The "liquid" mozzarella and tomatoes are delicate globes sitting atop a basil pesto and all have the perfect concentration of flavor.
This is a sampling, to be sure, but it's something of a blitz as well. Another drink is needed. Yes, the "magic mojito," please. The sugar in this mojito begins as cotton candy sitting alone in a glass. The waiter finishes the shaking of the booze at your table and then pours the elixir over the spun sugar, dissolving it into the glass. Okay, a little bit of a circus act, but fun, and the drink is top notch and helps clear the palate. Good thing because the food train has not stopped.
Perhaps the most impressive modern tapa is the "Philly cheesesteak," described as "air bread, cheddar and Wagyu beef." Intense. There's a "Hilly cheesesteak" for vegetarians, using mushrooms in place of the beef. But wait, there's more! A jamon iberico with a jidori chicken egg (over easy) and some of that great bread to sop up the yolk and truffle butter.
This is followed by, in order: A tortilla "new way," served in a small cup with the egg cooked sous vide to 63 degrees Celsius, with caramelized onions and topped with potato foam. (Yeah, I do that at home for Sunday brunch all the time.) Classic chicken croquettes; steamed buns filled with sea urchin; and a steamed bun with oxtail; pa amb tomaquet, a Catalan toasted bread with Manchego and tomato; and, finally, a cheese and quince plate.
The VSG Illusion was always there for a puff in between courses and still viable when Phillipo brought out the bottle of Zacapa 23-year-old rum as an after-dinner drink.
Bar Centro Terrace ultimately brings together what you want in L.A. This is people-watching central. Car-watching, too, if you focus on the driveway a little bit. If the cigar menu is properly expanded, as promised, this is going to be among the three best places to enjoy a great cigar, great drink and unmatched food in all of California.
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Agilent Technologies Offers Industry-First HSPA+ Test Solution for 3GPP-Compliant Components
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 22, 2008 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its Vector Signal Analysis (VSA) software now offers HSPA+ analysis capability, making it the only commercially available HSPA+ signal analysis test solution in the industry. In addition, Agilent's Signal Studio software for 3GPP W-CDMA simplifies creation of the HSPA+ higher order modulation used in testing 3GPP-compliant components for base or mobile stations. Together, these software tools provide today's R&D engineers with the data they require to successfully troubleshoot PHY layer signal problems. "Agilent's Signal Studio and VSA software applications are cost-effective, powerful tools that allow users to gain tremendous insight into signals when developing wireless components," said Guy Sene, vice president of Agilent's Signal Analysis Division. "With their support for the 3GPP standard, these popular tools are now more critical then ever in helping R&D engineers confidently drive this emerging wireless standard forward." Agilent's 89600 Series VSA software provides a powerful R&D tool for gaining greater insight into the signals employed in today's emerging cellular and wireless networking formats such as HSPA, LTE and WiMAX(tm). The newly added HSPA+ functionalities include 64 QAM analysis for the downlink and 4-PAM (16QAM) analysis for uplink. Also supported are a predefined setup for Test Model 6 for the downlink, Code Domain Power, Composite EVM, Symbol EVM and more. Engineers can use the software to make HSPA+ measurements anywhere in the block diagram, from baseband to antenna, on digitized or analog signals -- both uplink and downlink. In addition, the software works with more than 30 Agilent instruments, using spectrum and signal analyzers, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The Agilent N7600B Signal Studio software provides a flexible, application-specific solution for generating arbitrary waveform signals that comply with the 3GPP HSPA+ PHY layer specification, including 16QAM, 64QAM, 4PAM modulation, uplink sub-tests, and Test Model 6 predefined setups. When paired with the N5182A MXG vector signal generator, the N7600B delivers industry-best ACLR performance. The Agilent Signal Studio family features a complete portfolio of 3GPP-specific solutions for the GSM, EDGE, EDGE Evolution, LTE, HSPA, HSPA+ and W-CDMA standards. The base price for a five-pack option starts at $1,289, depending on the options selected. For a platform comparison of the various VSA Software connection options, go to http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/product.jspx?cc=US&lc=eng&ckey=1000002649:epsg:pgr&nid=-34675.0.00&id=1000002649:epsg:pgr. The base price of the 89600 VSA software will vary depending on the options selection. More information about Agilent's Signal Studio 3GPP software is available at http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5989-6448EN.pdf or online


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The Monstrous Cost of Work Failure
The Monstrous Cost of Work Failure infographic from AtTask looks closely at the cost of failure within companies. How many at-bat attempts does your company take before hitting a homerun?
Projects fail, budgets blow up, fire drills reign and chaos abounds
Work failure plagues all types of teams – from marketers working on a campaign to IT teams deploying a major software system. The root of the problem – impacting 70% of teams – is work chaos. And it can be conquered. Click on the image below to view or download the full graphic and learn more about work failure and how to avoid it.
Fun design with monster characters to help tell the story to readers. The design does a good job telling a 3-part story to the audience:
Introduction - What is the problem?
The Main Event - How big is the impact? How can this effect me?
Call To Action - How do I fix the problem?
Big fonts are not data visualizations, and in this design I would liked to see more of the statistics visualized. Visualization would help put the data into context for the audience. The footer of the design should also include the copyright information and the URL to the original infographic landing page so readers can see the full-size infographic.
Thanks to Matt for sending in the link!


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Starbucks' new Costa Rica Finca Palmilera is costing caffeine-addicted customers a whopping $7 a cup.
The beans are part of the chain's " reserve" line and are considered to be the most expensive black coffee Starbucks has ever brewed. But at the same price as your after-work cocktail, is this cup of joe really worth it?
If you're the guy who nabs K Cups from work, then probably not. But if you're into rare, complicated brews with fruity aromas, then this $7 cuppa may be for you.
Leslie Wolford a "coffee specialist" described the flavors in a recent taste test: "Lush, tropical, hints of white, not yellow, peach," she told SeattlePI.com . "A little bit of pineapple. Herbal complexity. Super-clean. Vibrant. Sparklingness."
"It's a soft juicy coffee," writes Melody Overton, a Seattle-based lawyer who keeps a Starbucks-themed blog.
"[The] price is based on rarity, demand, and green coffee prices," a Starbucks spokesperson told Yahoo! Shine. "This coffee is not widely available, so, like an opportunity to try a wine where there is limited production, demand is high."
Only a handful of farms in Costa Rica produce the red-berry-colored beans required for Starbucks' newest variety, which allows distributors to hike the price. Currently, Starbucks is selling half pound bags of Finca Palmilera bean for $40 both in stores and online.


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The popular and well-rated stock portfolio management app for Windows Phone has received a major update and is now on version 3. We've previously praised the work by the developer, who managed to create a beautiful experience for those who are interested in checking out the markets, or who have a heavy inventory full of stock. So what's new in this latest release?
If you'd like to know exactly what's new, there's a helpful tutorial when the new version of Markets & Me is launched. The user is quickly taken through the new features with some sample screenshots. But if you're more into comprehensive lists, here's a quick look at the changes in version 3:
- user interface refresh (new design for the hub, etc.)
- new live tile design and improvements (ability to alter what's displayed on the tiles)
- market news is now available in the main section of the app (users can configure own sources)
- support for out-of-hours quotes for selected markets
- support for some technical details on quotes
- persistent chart settings
- ability to select countries and regions for market events
- improved backup and restore functionality
There are also numerous bug fixes, other minor fixes and general performance improvements included in the update. It should be noted that version 3 also removes Google Sync support with the company removing its Finance API. Other than that, we're looking at a strong release for a superb Windows Phone app.
Do note that a follow-up update is being rolled out, which will address a data migration issue when upgrading to the latest version. The developer has informed us that said data is not lost and all will be well once this upcoming quick fix is available on the store. So fear not if all goes wrong when upgrading to version 3, a fix is well on the way.
You can download Markets & Me (as well as the ad-free version - $2.99, right-hand QR code) from the Windows Phone Store.


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Racing Future is determined to inspire a new generation of fans to enjoy the sport of horse racing.
Aurora, Ontario -- The Stronach Group has always been committed to ensuring that our horse racing businesses operate with integrity and concern for the health and safety of the horses and the people who work with them. Now, more than ever, we as track operators, horsemen and regulators must come together to do everything we can to prevent any abuse of our thoroughbred athletes. We must also work diligently to ban any individuals engaged in fraudulent or harmful activities from participating in our sport. The goal of these efforts is to achieve the highest standards with respect to the integrity of our sport and the safety of our athletes, both equine and human.
The Stronach Group is supportive of all initiatives that help achieve the goal of horses competing free from the influence of medication. We therefore fully support the horse racing industry's first ever National Uniform Medication Program. The Program seeks to limit the number of therapeutic medications that are needed for the routine treatment of horses and sets medication thresholds and withdrawal time guidelines. The Program also provides penalty recommendations that specifically address repeat medication offenders. In order to be effective, these reforms must be adopted and implemented by all racing states no later than September 1st, 2014. If this deadline is not met, The Stronach Group will work together with other concerned industry stakeholders to begin aggressively lobbying for federal legislation containing the same reforms outlined in the proposed National Uniform Medication Program.
In addition to supporting the key principles of the National Uniform Medication Program, The Stronach Group is committed to implementing the following measures at all of our racetracks aimed at eliminating drug abuse and the mistreatment of horses:
• Creating a strictly regulated pharmacy to dispense all medications prescribed and administered on association property.
• Prohibiting anyone from having any medications in their possession unless those medications have been properly prescribed for a therapeutic treatment program.
• Instituting random spot checks of veterinarians and all personnel that have access to the horse.
• Automatic drug testing for all horses that ship-in to race.
• Establishing a program of random drug testing that can be administered at any time for all horses.
• Banning individuals found guilty of animal abuse from competing.
• Having the right to request all veterinarian records and have them examined by an independent team of veterinarians.
• Creating a shared database of all racing and training fatalities.
• Prohibiting the use of buzzers or other devices designed to manipulate or abuse horses.
• Providing horse ambulances and stalls fitted with special equipment to ensure the safe and humane movement of an injured horse in order to provide immediate care with the ultimate goal of rehabilitation.
We at The Stronach Group are committed to undertaking all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of the horses and jockeys; I hope that these proposals will be endorsed by owners, trainers and veterinarians. To assist with the implementation of these proposals, we will immediately begin searching for an Equine Health and Safety Director who will report to a newly established Equine Health and Safety Board. The members of this new board will include owners, trainers, and veterinarians.
We owe it to the horses and the public, as well as to all of the hard-working and honest horsemen in our industry to implement these measures. As racetrack owners, we must continuously implement procedures that will enhance the integrity of this great sport, and look forward to working with all industry stakeholders to help fine-tune these proposals in order to bring about much-needed reform.
The Stronach Group is North America's leading Thoroughbred racetrack owner/operator. The Stronach Group racetracks include Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park & Casino, Golden Gate Fields, Portland Meadows, Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, home of the world-famous Preakness. The company owns and operates the Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida, and is one of North America's top race horse breeders through its award- winning Adena Springs operation. The Stronach Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of pari-mutuel wagering systems, technologies and services. Its companies include AmTote, a global leader in wagering technology; XpressBet, an internet and telephone account wagering service; and Monarch Content Management, which acts as a simulcast purchase and sales agent of horseracing content for numerous North American racetracks and wagering outlets. The Stronach Group is also a major producer of televised horseracing programming through its HRTV cable and satellite network.
Well done. I just hope this becomes the norm across the entire industry - for all breeds.
Fully support your statement on this.


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December 08, 2011
Have yourselves a Berry Christmas... with Sleek MakeUP
Lookie what came in with the mail last week?
Sleek MakeUP's The Berry Collection. As it's a Limited Edition collection for Christmas, I thought I should let you girls in on this ASAP.
Here goes.
The collection comprises a blush (Fenberry), a lipstick (Cranberry) and a kohl pencil (Mossberry). It's berry merry alright.
Fenberry blush: It's a cool berry shade that's pigmented, so do go easy on the application. I think it's a beautiful shade for the cooler season. Now if only the temperature would ease up in Malaysia. *winks*
Cranberry lipstick (matte): This is actually how deep the colour is. But applied, it's a beautiful wine shade. Pretty or vampy, it's really up to you.
Mossberry kohl pencil: To be honest, I haven't had the chance to give it this a go, and I'm not exactly sure I want red on my eyes. Perhaps a grey or even a sparkly silver eyeliner might have worked better together with the rest of the collection. You can see what it looks like swatched below, though.
Clockwise from left: Fenberry blush, Mossberry kohl pencil, and Cranberry lipstick.
And just to give you an idea of what the blush and lipstick look like on. I added a touch of Lucas' Papaw Ointment after the lipstick as I'm not a huge fan of matte. Here, I went a little easy with the lipstick, so by say... Yani's standards, this ain't red yet.
And then I slapped on a little more lipstick. You can see it's a deeper shade already.
This collection definitely seems more suited to those with cooler undertones. Or if you just like berry shades, that works too. It's not available in Malaysia, but you can always buy it off Sleek MakeUP's site for US$15.90.
So, what do you think?
Have a great weekend!
Note: The products in this collection were provided for a review.
6 comments:
- xin said...
love the lipstick on you! very nice :D
- 8 December 2011 at 09:50
- Kahani said...
Totally feeding my Autumn-berry cravings, augh. =P Looks quite pretty on you, Paris looks awesome in these shades too although no one knows what the heck to do with the liner. They totally should have gone for a chocolaty-plummy shade.
- 8 December 2011 at 10:44
- Syen said...
xin: Thanks babe! =)
Kahani: Haha. Yes, I knew it would do that. LOL. And of course, Paris looks fab in any shade of red.
- 8 December 2011 at 11:20
- beetrice said...
actually, that liner reminds me of the pomegranate shade Stila came out with a couple of years back - can be offset with a brown-gold eyeshadow. would look quite awesome I reckon! :D
- 8 December 2011 at 12:41
- Syen said...
Beetrice: Ooh.. thanks for the tip. But I think I have someone in mind to pass it to. I think it'll have a happier home there. =P
- 8 December 2011 at 15:20
- Connie De Alwis said...
Love the look! You can totally bring the look from day to night by intensifying the lip color :)
- 8 December 2011 at 21:52


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Just weeks before Fox was set to preview their new fall line-up, the network has all-but cleaned house in regards to its struggling television series - and has canceled Lie To Me, Human Target, Traffic Light, Breaking In and The Chicago Code.
Even though Lie To Me and Human Target were long shots in terms of renewal, the possibility for their return was still present as Fox is known to give reprieves in certain circumstances. Unfortunately (or fortunately), it appears that Fringe took up Fox's sole "second-chance" slot - thanks to a large fan uprising once the possibility of cancelation arose.
Whether or not Fringe fans still stand by the series following its "unique" season 3 finale still remains to be seen.
Newcomers Traffic Light and The Chicago Code should have been expecting a cancelation notice - since both series failed to attract an audience after many weeks on the air. What is surprising in Fox's cancelation round-up is the Christian Slater comedy Breaking In. Even though only a couple episodes of the series had aired, they performed well following American Idol, and actually garnered the highest ratings for a live-action comedy in three years.
Whether or not you believe in the so-called Christian Slater curse of television cancelations, one can't deny that something is amiss with Breaking In's abrupt cancelation. I wouldn't be surprised if Fox assumed that Breaking In was only performing well because of American Idol. That thought would largely be correct, and combining that with the fact that the cost of production was likely high due to its given styling, Fox knew that they could simply replace it with a lower-cost series.
Although, it appears that Fox isn't trying to simply replace it with a typical series that can garner acceptable ratings. With this large round of cancelations, it looks as if Fox is letting it be known that they're only going to continue with series that can hold their own in television's primetime landscape.
No doubt taking a note from sister network FX, who is known for canceling many great series based solely on ratings – no matter the fan outcry. If this is Fox's new stance on programming, it certainly puts the pressure on show creators to deliver quality entertainment from the start, instead of relying on a second season to allow them to finally start telling the intended story. (I'm look at you, The Event)
Whether or not Fox's new perspective on television programming will serve to elevate the network past its rivals is something that we'll have to watch closely. But, if FX is a sign of what may happen, Fox may very well become primetime's top network.
Traffic Light, The Chicago Code and Breaking In will all finish airing their first season order.
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Artist Talk/Reading: Christopher K. Ho co-presented with Forever & Today, Inc.
Thu, Feb 7, 2013 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Artist Talk/Reading for Christopher K. Ho: "Trout College"
Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre Street, New York
Thursday, February 7, 2013, 6:30-8:30pm
RSVP: firstname.lastname@example.com
Christopher K. Ho's work is derived from his experiences as a young immigrant from Hong Kong to Southern California, and particularly as a teen transplant to a New England boarding school. Drawing from his personal story as well as from recent observations teaching at private art colleges, Ho explores the ethos, and the corresponding aesthetics, of white privilege.
MOCA co-presents a public program with Forever & Today, Inc. featuring a reading from Ho's screenplay, "Trout College."Set in 1996 at a fictitious liberal arts college in New Hampshire, the show chronicles the intertwined political awakenings and personal romances of a group of multicultural students. Texts of individual scenes from the script will be available to the public as a takeaway from the event. The reading is followed by a brief conversation between Ho, Sara Reisman, Guest Curator 2012/13 at Forever & Today, Inc., and Herb Tam, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at MOCA. The program will conclude with an audience Q&A segment and a short reception afterward.
"Trout College" is presented in conjunction with Privileged White People, an exhibition of new work by New York artist Christopher K. Ho guest curated by Sara Reisman, on view in Forever & Today, Inc.'s Chinatown/Lower East Side storefront from January 11 through February 17, 2013. For more information on the exhibition, please visit Forever & Today, Inc.
Image: Christopher K. Ho, Trout College, 2013, screenplay atop green marble resin podium, 43 x 26.5 x 20 inches. Courtesy the artist and Forever & Today, Inc. Photo credit: Mike Garten.


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M&M explicitly requires a certain amount of GM discretion, so technically this doesn't involve any houseruling...even though the process is identical to what you'd call houseruling in another system.
That said, M&M could technically work, but it would take a lot of tweaking and house rules to actually make it feel like Naruto, instead of a poorly implemented, half-baked, anime-wannabe system.
Secondly, you have to develop a Chakra system (similar to mana), because ninjas in the Naruto universe can't continuously use their jutsus without depleting their own resources.
Third, jutsus in Naruto tend to be thematically aligned, which makes building all the powers available to one ninja especially difficult and time-consuming with the M&M powers system. Something as simple as an earth-based ninja might require Burrowing, Create, Damage, Deflect, Enhanced trait, Movement, Protection, Remote Sensing, and Transform just to cover their earth-based techniques. And even then, you'd probably have to house rule a few new powers just to get the proper skillset you wanted, after flawing each power out the wazoo to make sure they're all thematically correct.
I haven't seen the mecha/manga supplement, so I don't know if any of this is dealt with in that book or not.


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METAIRIE, La. -- As far as Drew Brees is concerned, Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis and Joe Vitt all have played an important role in putting him in position to break Johnny Unitas' half-century-old record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass.
So Brees thought they should at least have an opportunity to be in the Superdome if the record falls when the Saints host San Diego on Sunday night.
"We have the opportunity to break the Johnny Unitas record, and I say `we' because it is a team deal, and Joe Vitt is a part of that, Sean Payton is a part of that and Mickey Loomis is a part of that," Brees said. "They are all a part of that, and I felt like they certainly deserved the opportunity to be there in attendance and share that moment with us."
Payton (a full season), Loomis (eight games) and Vitt (six games) are all serving various suspensions in connection with the league's bounty investigation.
Brees tied Unitas' mark of touchdown passes in 47 straight games last Sunday in Green Bay. It was on the plane ride home, Brees said, that he started thinking about asking NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell if he would grant permission for Payton, Loomis and Vitt to attend the next game. Goodell agreed on condition that arrangements be made for the three men to watch from a private area where they won't have contact with the team.
"I haven't had any contact with coach Payton or Mickey or Joe, obviously, but I made that request in hopes that they would be able to be there," Brees said. "My assumption is they will be there.
"It would mean a lot, and that's why I asked," Brees said.
The Saints are 0-4 without Payton at the helm. Offensive line coach Aaron Kromer is serving as interim coach for the first six games. Vitt, who oversaw the staff during the offseason and training camp, is expected to retake the reins upon his return in Week 8, when the Saints, who have a bye next week, play their seventh game at Denver.
If any of the three suspended men show for Sunday night's game, Brees said it possibly could provide an emotional boost for the team. But the quarterback stressed that was not his motivation for wanting them there.
"We know we have a job to do, and it's to win this game, it's to prepare ourselves the best we can throughout this week," Brees said. "None of those guys will be in the locker room. It's not like we're getting a pregame speech from anybody. We know what we need to do. I felt that it was important that those guys be there because they are a part of this. ... Despite the circumstances, they are as big a part of this as anybody, and it felt like they deserved the opportunity to be here, and I appreciate the commissioner giving permission for them to do that."


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WICHITA, KS — One club in Wichita, KS has found a way to get city support for expansion. And at least one other club is following suit.
In July, Genesis Health Club's application for $11.85 million in industrial revenue bonds (IRB) was approved by the city with a 50 percent tax exemption for 10 years. Wichita's business incentive policy allows bond financing for service industries if the financing spurs investment and new employment. If a business also sells services outside the state, it can get a 100 percent tax exemption.
With the success of Genesis' application, Fitness 2000, another health club in the city, is planning to apply for $5 million and a 100 percent exemption on property and state tax for 10 years to expand to a second location. Fitness 2000 is in the application phase and doesn't expect city council action until the end of the year, said Mohsen Etezazi, owner of the club.
Genesis, which currently has four clubs in the city, plans to build two new clubs and expand a third. The new clubs will create 100 new full-time equivalent jobs during the term of the IRBs with a $30,000 average salary, and Genesis will invest more than $9 million in construction, which will either maintain or create local construction jobs, said Genesis President Rodney L. Steven II.
Genesis began studying the industrial revenue bond option three months prior to the approval. After submitting an application to the city for the bonds, the city required an independent cost/benefit study, which was reviewed by the city's Finance Department and then turned into a staff report that was submitted to the council, who then voted on the issue.
These bonds meet the Genesis' short-term and long-term needs at this time, Steven said. Besides, "industrial revenue bonds only make sense if a minimum investment of $1.5 million to $2 million is planned so we will only consider IRBs in the future if we find ourselves in that position," he said.
The IRBs aren't without their costs. Once approved, the club pays the city about $50,000 for a monitor fee, city lawyer fees and other costs, not to mention the cost the club pays to its own lawyers to pursue the IRBs, says Etezazi.
More clubs should be looking at local laws to see what kinds of abatements are available to them, said Kevin Buckley, deputy director of government relations at the International Health and Racquet Sportsclub Association.
"This is money that is typically set aside for this specific reason," said Buckley. "So it's not like it is taking away from the local schools. It's not like the fire department won't be able to get needed equipment. These are looked at as a return on investment."
The city, however, is not giving the clubs money, said Etezazi.
"We have to finance the money through our own institution," he said. "The incentive with the IRB is the tax breaks that you get. You can use the tax break incentive to go to the institution to borrow the money. The money you save on the taxes, you can use to pay the bank back."
The city owns the building that the club builds and leases it back to the club in order to give the club owner the 50 percent break. At the end of the 10 years, the city turns around and sells the building to the club for $1,000, said Etezazi. At that point, the club goes back to paying 100 percent taxes on the property.


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Letter to the House: Americans deserve degrees, not debt
May 07, 2014
Dear Representative:
On behalf of the three million members of the National Education Association and the students they serve, we urge you to support the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, introduced by Rep. John Tierney (D-MA) and Rep. George Miller (D-CA), to give some 40 million Americans squeezed by student loan debt a fair shot at a college education and defuse a looming financial crisis. Total student loan debt now stands at $1.2 trillion and surpasses total credit card debt. Americans deserve degrees, not debt.
Under current law, rates for new borrowers are as low as 3.86 percent while rates for older borrowers are around 7 percent for recent undergraduates and even higher for older borrowers. The Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act would remedy these inequities by:
- Allowing students who took out loans before July 1, 2013, to refinance and pay the same low rates as those who take out loans this school year: 3.86 percent for undergraduate students, 5.4 percent for graduate students, and 6.4 percent for PLUS loans.
- Allowing private student loan borrowers in good standing on their loans to refinance into the federal student loan program.
- Covering the cost of refinancing federal student loans at lower rates by implementing the "Buffett Rule," a minimum tax rate of 30 percent for individuals with incomes of $1 million or more. This approach would affect less than one percent of taxpayers and ensure that the wealthiest among us pay their fair share.
Student loan debt is not just bad for students, it harms the economy. And that can be corrected. The federal government stands to make a $66 billion profit on student loans issued from 2007 to 2012, according to the most recent Government Accountability Office projections.
Making post-secondary education more affordable is essential for our nation's future:
- More than 70 percent of America's students borrow money to attend college—the average student graduates from college owing nearly $30,000.
- Working families are being crushed by student loan debt—they cannot afford to buy homes or cars, start businesses, or contribute to economic growth in other ways.
- Young borrowers are unable to keep up with their payments—30 percent of federal direct student loan dollars are in default, forbearance, or deferment.
Educators believe all students should have a fair shot at a college education so they can pursue their dreams. Today's students are tomorrow's educators, doctors, nurses, engineers, and scientists—the next generation of innovators who will drive our country and our economy forward.
We urge your support for this critical legislation.
Mary Kusler
Director, Government Relations


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Circuit Court District Division Rules Table of Contents
(A) Copies of all pleadings filed and communications addressed to the Court shall be furnished forthwith to all other counsel or to the opposing party if appearing pro se. When an attorney has filed a limited appearance under Rule 1.3.D.(2) on behalf of an opposing party, copies of pleadings filed and communications addressed to the Court shall be furnished both to the opposing party who is receiving the limited representation and to the limited representation attorney. After the limited representation attorney files that attorneyís ìwithdrawal of limited appearanceî form, as provided in Rule 1.3.I.(2), no further service need be made upon that attorney. All such pleadings or communications shall contain a statement of compliance herewith.
(B) In any case when all parties are represented by lawyers, all parties' counsel may agree that pleadings filed and communications addressed to the court may be furnished to all other counsel by email. An agreement may be filed with the court by stipulation. Such agreement shall list the email address(es) at which counsel agrees to be served. The email header shall include the caption of the case and its docket number. Pleadings and communications furnished in accordance with this rule shall be attached to the email in .PDF file format. Documents so furnished may have on their signature lines a copy of counsel's signature, a facsimile thereof, ì/s/ [counsel's name]î as used in the federal ECF system, or similar notation indicating the document was signed.
(C) A no contact order in a domestic violence,
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filing appearances, motions, and other appropriate pleadings, through the Court.
At the request of the party filing the pleading, the Court shall forward a copy
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Warning: Satire.
'Welcome to this press briefing on the National Security Agency's efforts to make the nation more secure. We know you have questions. I can't say how, but we know."
In recent days, we've seen the disclosure of NSA's efforts to gather massive records of Americans' phone calls and Internet activities in the name of thwarting terrorism. Is this just the tip of the iceberg?
"You could say that. And today I'll disclose a few more programs.
"You know that tag on your mattress that the government doesn't want you to remove? It's actually a sophisticated sensor that gathers data on sleep patterns. Terrorists tend to stay up late plotting terror, so this is crucial.
"In addition, a sensor in your refrigerator keeps tabs on food expiration dates,. Would-be terrorists are notoriously careless when it comes to the freshness of dairy products. ID chips commonly implanted in pets provide us with a treasure trove of data on treats, tummy rubs, who is a good boy and who decidedly is not.
"Sensors in most bathroom mirrors produced after 2004 tell us much about facial hair growth patterns, critical to determining identification, radicalization and moisturization.
"Various cable and satellite TV providers have handed over reams of data on viewing habits. We've found that suspected terrorists often watch 'Lifetime' movies in an effort to harden their hatred of American culture. We tried to monitor teen text messages but were unable to crack the sophisticated code."
"Oh, and that voice on your vehicle GPS? That's a live NSA operative."
This is astounding. How can you justify these constitutionally dubious activities?
"Oh, it's all legal under the Patriot Act's 'This, That, Whatnot and Miscellany' provision, approved by broad bipartisan majorities in Congress. Also, these secret programs have been cleared by a secret court. What can go wrong? After all, non-secret courts always get it right."
But this president pledged more transparency, right?
"We believe our argument for secrecy is very transparent. What president in his or her right mind would curtail these activities? If terrorists attack, and the public finds out we pulled back, is Sen. Rand Paul going to rush to the White House to pin a defender of civil liberties medal on POTUS? Not likely."
But should our leaders really use our fear as an excuse to dramatically expand government's ability to spy on us, and keep that spying a secret?
"What a silly question. You should have gotten more sleep last night."


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BOILING SPRINGS � The Gardner-Webb University women�s team got a balanced scoring effort and dealt visiting Radford a 71-57 Big South Conference defeat Thursday evening in Paul Porter Arena.
GWU�s Jessica Heilig and Olivia Parker set the pace with 17 points each and Catrina Green pulled down 14 rebounds to spark the victory.
With the win, Gardner-Webb (8-5, 3-1) lifted its home record to 6-0 on the season while recording its third consecutive Big South victory.
The Runnin� Bulldogs out-muscled Radford (2-12, 0-5) by a 48-35 margin on the glass, including a 19-10 advantage on the offensive boards. GWU was also on target at the foul line, making 22 of 27 attempts.
Heilig fell just short of a double-double with nine rebounds. Green also had nine points with seven of her 14 boards coming on the offensive end.
Jasmine Dale chipped with 14 points for the victors.
Ayana Avery scored a game-high 18 points for the Highlanders, knocking down four shots from three-point range.
The Runnin� Bulldogs started off slow but turned up the heat late in the first half, rebounding from an early 14-7 deficit to even it at 23 on a Heilig bucket with 6:11 to go. Heilig and the Runnin� Bulldogs finished the half with a 7-0 run to lead 35-25 at the break.
GWU started fast with a 15-8 spurt to push the lead to 50-33 on a Parker lay-in with 13:43 to play. The lead would never get back to single digits as the Runnin� Bulldogs pulled away.
The Gardner-Webb women host Winthrop for a 3 p.m. contest Saturday in Big South play.


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Super label and all six inserts for lures are nice. Has original cloth strap to hold up lid. Exterior is exception. Usual staining and now toned to tan from original light green. Hardly a break in paper over the rear lid hinge. Cataloged from 1927-1933. NO baits. You can find all of them from this era with little effort. A list of correct lures is included. (Cat. #18325)
Still displays a soft lavender hue, especially on the protected bottom. The black text and illustration on the box lid is lightly faded, but complete. The box is very solid, only one corner break. These are seldom available in ANY condition. NO end number. (Cat. #18332)
End stamped "Special, 7134, 3 oz." A catalog color from 1952-1956 and 1959-1962. Either made for this color in an off year or with special rigging. Fine cond. A scarce Snook Plunker empty box. (Cat. #19045)
For a Pikie Red Head & White. Clear end stamp. Some wear at one corner. 7 on 1-10 scale. (Cat. #18903)
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It ain't over till it's over.
Supporters of California's gay marriage ban – commonly known as Prop 8 – have until next Wednesday to stop same-sex marriages from resuming. And while the legal wrangling may not be over, the federal judge who reversed the ban has doubts his critics even stand a chance.
U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker said he is skeptical because the supporters of the voter-enacted gay-marriage ban would not be directly affected by or responsible for implementing the ruling, something required under law.
The same-sex couples, on the other hand, he said, are denied their constitutional rights every day that they are barred from marrying each other.
Legal experts said the ban's sponsors can only appeal Walker's decision with the support of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger or Attorney General Jerry Brown. This is unlikely because both officials have said same-sex couples should be able to tie the knot immediately.
"If anyone is going to be ordered to implement Prop 8, that would have to be the state of California, and the governor and attorney general have made it clear that they have no interest in enforcing Prop 8," Elizabeth Cooper, a Fordham University law professor, told the Christian Science Monitor.
Of course, that won't stop those who want to put the kaput on gay marriage.
Lawyers defending the ban have asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to impose a stay that would prohibit same-sex marriages until the court looks into the judge's previous ruling that upended the ban.
The Alliance Defense Fund, a group defending Prop 8 in court, has said they still have legal right to challenge Walker.
"It's ridiculous to think that the proponents of the ballot initiative would be prevented from continuing to represent the successful result of that initiative all the way," Douglas Napier, the group's lawyer told the San Francisco Chronicle.
In a much-anticipated ruling, Walker announced on Thursday that same-sex marriages in the state should stay on hold until at least Aug 18, leaving room for gay marriage opponents to file an appeal.
Walker ruled last week that Prop 8 "singles out gays and lesbians and legitimates their unequal treatment."
The referendum narrowly passed in 2008, five months after the state Supreme Court legalized gay marriage.
Those who gathered outside of California city halls hoping to immediately get married were disappointed.
"We have to wait six more days," Amanda Pentecost, 25, told the Los Angeles Times in West Hollywood. She was with her partner, Dana Millhollin, 24, and said the delay made her nervous.
"That window can close again for years," she added.
It ain't over till it's over.


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(We think he's talking about her personal story, not being an oppressed minority in the Texas Senate.)
Davis' Tuesday filibuster in the Texas State Senate has become the stuff of instant legend from Austin to Taiwan. With the help of rowdy pro-choice supporters in the Senate gallery, successfully blocked a vote on an abortion bill that would ban all abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and shut down all but five abortion clinics in the state.
"The louder they scream, the more we know that we are getting something done," Perry said in his speech at NRLC, where he called called the filibuster "a hijacking of the Democratic process."
The governor transitioned his speech toward Davis by posing the question, "The fact is, who are we to say that children born into the worst of circumstances can't grow to live successful lives?"
Perry praised Davis in his speech for her accomplishments, — she attended Harvard Law School before serving in the Texas State Senate — but then quickly turned to the fact that Davis was born to a single mother and was later a teenage mother herself.
Though he did not refer to her by name, it was clear that Perry was speaking about Davis, saying, "In fact, even the woman who filibustered the Senate the other day was born into difficult circumstances."
"It is just unfortunate that she hasn't learned from her own example that every life must be given a chance to realize its full potential and that every life matters," Perry said, insinuating that Davis should have learned from her past to be against abortion.
In a statement released from Perry's office shortly after his NRLC appearance, it was stated that "Over the past 10 years, Texas has taken important steps to protect life and ensure women have all the facts before making such a life-ending decision, including passing laws requiring both parental notification and parental consent to their minor daughter's abortion, funding and promoting alternatives to abortion, and passing a law requiring a mother considering an abortion to have a sonogram first."
Perry has called a second special session of the Texas government to further discuss the abortion legislation that Davis filibustered, as well as transportation funding and capital felony sentence legislation.
In a statement released pertaining to the imminent session, Perry said, "I am calling the Legislature back into session because too much important work remains undone for the people of Texas. Texans value life and want to protect women and the unborn. Texans want a transportation system that keeps them moving. Texans want a court system that is fair and just."
July 1 will mark the start of the next special session, which will last an additional 30 days.
Davis' office did not immediately return a request for comment.


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Ackley's 3-run HR sends Mariners past Red Sox 7-3
BOSTON -- The Seattle Mariners have scored in only two innings the past two days, and that's still been enough to beat slumping Boston.
Dustin Ackley's three-run homer capped a seven-run fourth inning that carried the Mariners to a 7-3 win Saturday, sending the Red Sox to their seventh straight loss.
After rallying against closer Koji Uehara for five runs in the ninth and a 5-3 victory Friday night, the Mariners broke loose just once again Saturday en route to their ninth win in 12 games.
"I don't care how we get them as long as we get them," manager Lloyd McClendon said. "That was nice, to bounce back like that."
The victory increased Seattle's slim lead over Detroit for the second AL wild card.
Ackley was prepared for Brandon Workman after earning a 12-pitch walk his first time up.
"That first at-bat was huge, kind of seeing everything," Ackley said. "He threw me everything he had. Changeup, curveball, cutter, fastball. That was a good at-bat, that first at-bat. It gave me a gauge for the rest of my at-bats against him."
Trailing 3-0 in the fourth, the Mariners chased Workman (1-8) with their big inning.
Chris Denorfia had an RBI double, and Chris Taylor and Jesus Sucre added run-scoring singles before Ackley hooked a drive around the right-field foul pole. Workman's wild pitch allowed Denorfia to score the tying run.
Boston designated hitter David Ortiz had his streak of reaching base four times in four straight games halted, but he did walk and was hit by a pitch before leaving with a bruised left elbow.
Dustin Pedroia had a double and two singles for the Red Sox.
Tom Wilhelmsen (2-2) struck out three in 1 1-3 innings of relief after starter Chris Young couldn't make it out of the fourth.
Young gave up three runs on seven hits and five walks in 3 2-3 innings, his shortest start since his second of the season when he lasted just three innings at Miami.
Workman lost his seventh consecutive start, getting tagged for seven runs and 10 hits in 3 1-3 innings.
"He gets through the first three innings in good shape," Boston manager John Farrell said. "In the fourth inning where things started to slip away from him, he still pitched ahead in the count, and unfortunately was unable to put a number of hitters away."
Workman didn't feel good from the start.
"The ball was up all day for me," he said. "You can't pitch like that. You can't pitch everything belt high. That's what I did today and they took advantage of it."
Boston took a 3-0 lead with single runs in the first three innings.
David Ross had an RBI double for the Red Sox before getting ejected by first base umpire Vic Carapazza.
Seattle relievers came in leading the AL with a 2.43 ERA. They combined for 5 1-3 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. "Obviously, the goal is to go as deep into the game as possible and turn it over to them, but they've been unbelievable time and again when I turn it over to them," Young said.
Mariners: The team hopes CF Michael Saunders (oblique strain) can resume his rehab assignment soon. It was halted Friday for a few days because he had flu-like symptoms.
Red Sox: SS Xander Bogaerts was held out of the lineup after getting hit in the head by Felix Hernandez's pitch Friday night. "Anytime you get hit in the head -- like he did last night -- he's got to go through a protocol," Farrell said. "He will today just to see if there's any concussion symptoms." Farrell also said RHP Joe Kelly is in line to make his next start. Kelly left Friday's game after feeling slight discomfort in his shoulder.
RHP Hisashi Iwakuma (12-6, 2.57 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for Seattle in the series finale Sunday. He's been hit hard by the Red Sox in three career starts, giving up 12 runs in 12 2-3 innings.
RHP Allen Webster (3-1, 4.73) gets the ball for Boston. He's given up three or fewer earned runs in four of his five starts this season.
Both dugouts were warned after Boston's Alex Wilson hit Robinson Cano on the backside below the hip with a pitch in the seventh. Ortiz was hit on the left elbow by Charlie Furbush's fastball, and Yoenis Cespedes had to get out of the way of Danny Farquhar's high fastball in the sixth.
The Red Sox announced during the game that they signed Cuban defector Rusney Castillo to a seven-year contract, beginning in 2014. The 27-year-old outfielder hit .324 in 2011 and .332 in 2012. his two best years in Cuba.


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Josh Hutcherson Films Scenes Shirtless in Maui | Pictures
Shirtless Josh Hutcherson Catches Frisbees on the Set of Catching Fire
A shirtless Josh Hutcherson hit the beach in Maui Tuesday while hanging out on the set of Catching Fire. Between takes, the actor entertained himself by tossing a frisbee back and forth with one of his costars. Josh's anchor tattoo on his side was exposed, as well as the nautical design between his shoulder blades, but he also sported a nasty battle wound on his neck. The gash was all for show, but the movie makeup managed to hold up even as Josh took a dive into the Pacific and went for a swim.
Josh and Jennifer Lawrence began shooting in Hawaii late last month and it appears the Hunger Games sequel has its stars spending plenty of time working in water. Josh and Jennifer wore wet suits last week as they dove into action. Josh isn't the only guy to bare his abs this year. Check out the best shirtless moments of 2012 and vote for your favorite!


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A GOOD START - The EU ROMA PILOT
As of 4th June 2012, the `A Good Start` project , implemented by the Roma Education Fund and partners, and supported by the European Union, the Lego Foundation, and the Bernard van Leer foundation, has started the distribution of the results of a successful 2 years long cooperation. The project ran in 16 localities of 4 countries of Europe, in rural and urban localities of the most deprived settlements of Hungary, Romania , Slovakia and Macedonia.
Access to Early Childhood Education and Care Key to Equal Start of Roma Children
BRUSSELS, June 4, 2012 — The Roma Education Fund, The World Bank, Open Society Foundations, and UNICEF join the European Commission in its call on governments to ensure that all Romani and other poor and excluded children have access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) services. The Commission's assessment of national Roma integration strategies has been issued just a couple of days ago. All Member States have acknowledged education as a priority area next to employment in their national Roma integration strategies. Moreover, 14 Member States have proposed measures to widen access to early childhood education and care. This is encouraging, but to close the gap, planned measures should be fully implemented and become much more widespread.
Global evidence from research on early childhood development underscores the importance of early intervention – from conception to age 8 – especially to prevent inequalities before life trajectories are established. Given this importance, the Commission called on Member States to increase enrolment in early childhood education and care among the most urgent policy priorities in several Country Specific Recommendations, stressing the need to eliminate school segregation and misuse of special needs education, improve teacher education and school mediation and raise parents' awareness of the importance of education.
Commenting earlier today in Brussels at the presentation of the European Commission supported "A Good Start" pilot project by the Roma Education Fund and the simultaneous launch of the World Bank study Toward An Equal Start: Closing the Early Learning Gap for Roma Children in Eastern Europe, DG Employment Commissioner Laszlo Andor and MEP Livia Jaroka, said:
"Ensuring Roma children benefit from early stimulation and learning just like all other children is both a moral obligation and good economics in the long run. Experiences like the Good Start and other projects demonstrate that inclusive preschools and home parenting support can bridge the gap between Roma people and the majority population. Countries should leverage structural funds to invest in early learning and care for all poor children"
‒ László Andor, Member of the European Commission
"Global evidence shows that early childhood education and care is essential to children's development. The new regional Roma survey data show that Roma children do not have an equal chance. With the exception of Hungary, the vast majority are not in preschool. It is time to close this gap.""
‒ Livia Jaroka, Member of the European Parliament
In line with global evidence, the new Toward an Equal Start World Bank (2012) study and the new Roma Early Childhood Inclusion (RECI) study by UNICEF, the Roma Education Fund and the Open Society Foundations (2012), find that quality ECEC services raise educational outcomes for Romani children. The findings of the World Bank report, based on the 2011 UNDP/World Bank/EC regional Roma survey in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia, show that Romani children attending pre-school have much higher scores on measures of learning, and much higher likelihood of subsequent enrolment into secondary schools. Furthermore, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, children attending pre-school are much less likely to be streamed into 'special needs' education designed for children with learning disabilities.
The studies also find that access to quality and inclusive ECD services remains stark in comparison to majority populations and continues to demonstrate the lack of equity in this as in many other areas of life for Romani families. More than 80% of Romani parents wish a secondary education for their sons and their daughters, but the inequities in education start early: unlike non-Romani children, the large majority of Romani children aged 3-6 are not in pre-school, with the exception of Hungary: only 45% are in preschool in Bulgaria, in Romania 37%, in the Czech Republic 32%, and in Slovakia 28%. On the other hand, in Hungary, which provides financial support for poor families to access preschool, it stands at 76%.
The RECI (2012) study highlights in detail that reaching out to parents and teachers, and provide home parenting support, can raise the quality of ECEC services and make them inclusive of all children, regardless of ethnicity.
Investing in early childhood and care means giving poor and excluded children a more equal start in life. This is both a human right and smart economics that raises long-term labor productivity and helps break the intergenerational cycle of poverty affecting Europe's poorest and most vulnerable communities like the Roma. Close co-operation between governments, the European Commission, civil society, and international organizations can help bridge the gap.
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2011 GMC Yukon XL Ratings, Reviews and Analysis
Safety Ratings and Recalls
Recall Notices
2011 GMC Yukon XL (12/30/2014)
Campaign Number: 14V827000
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Description: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Defect: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.


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Acquisitions are a key element of RPM's overall growth strategy. The company actively pursues acquisitions of free-standing entrepreneurial companies and product lines that complement its portfolio of specialty coatings and sealants businesses. Over the last 30 years, RPM has completed more than 170 acquisitions, with over 70 of these transactions being completed during the last decade.
RPM creates shareholder value by attracting successful entrepreneurial companies and applying a disciplined approach to investing in their continued growth.
On December 17, 2018, RPM announced that its Rust-Oleum group acquired Siamons International Inc., provider of the Concrobium brand of non-toxic specialty mold cleaners. Based in Ontario, Canada, Siamons has annual net sales of approximately $20 million. The Concrobium brand offers a wide range of non-toxic specialty mold cleaning solutions that can be used on both porous and non-porous surfaces, including wood, fabrics and drywall. It is sold primarily in big-box retailers, such as The Home Depot, Lowe's and Menards. Among its leading products is Mold Control, the only solution that eliminates mold, prevents its future growth and cleans mold stains in one step, without the use of bleach, ammonia or VOCs. The addition of Concrobium enhances Rust-Oleum's ability to offer a one-stop shopping solution to its retail partners, ultimately making it a leader in the specialty cleaning market.
RPM's acquisition philosophy, initiated by Thomas C. Sullivan, who ran RPM from 1971 until 2002 and retired from the board in 2016, is to "Seek good companies. Create an atmosphere where the founders and managers stay with their companies. Then, get out of their way."
This entrepreneurial culture has been a key attraction to business owners in the industry as demonstrated by the fact that today the majority of RPM's operating companies are managed by their founders, second- or third-generation family members or the managers they trusted to lead their companies. For this reason, RPM is considered to be the "best home for entrepreneurial companies" in the industry.
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Homemade Apothcary Jar with vinyl monogram using
the Cricut cartridge.
Isnt this soooo pretty? Apothecary jars are all the rage,I made this jar with pieces and
parts from my local Hobby Lobby.
I used Satin black spray paint and sprayed everything that wasnt
already black, then gave it a coat of spray satin varnish.
I used the Cricut cartridge "Tie the Knot", and
I just made another one using my SCAL and a font I found on
the internet.
Here are some pictures of the steps to make one of these..
I added a wooden disk under the jar to make it look
more chunky. There are many on pinterest and the internet
that do not have this step. I think it gives it more
substance to add this piece.
The lid of the jar comes with a siver lid-I just painted it also
and added another wooden disk and then the finial.
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I've written 5 published books, which are carried in commercial book stores around the world. My name is Robert Bruce, and I'm the founder of Astral Dynamics. In 2011, I evolved into online self-publishing, because it provided me the opportunity to contact my readership directly, and increase my profit margin.
The key to making sales online is to keep a regular newsletter, featuring rich, original content that is genuinely useful to your readers. Think of the newsletter as an ongoing book, or magazine, where you freely dispense your best ideas one page at a time, and in return, you insert 2-3 tiny advertisements for your own goods and services.
It's crucial that you consider your newsletter a real literary piece, and not just a way to spam your products. This will retain and grow your readership. My own following has gone from zero to tens of thousands because friends are telling friends. It's gone viral, in a sense, due to its quality.
If you write a helpful, knowledgeable, timely newsletter then your readership will adore it, because they are getting your valuable content for free!
In my view, any serious author has a steady blog or letter where their fans can keep up with them on a weekly basis. And I prefer email newsletters to blogs because everyone checks their email on a daily basis, whereas readers may forget to check your blog!
I chose GetResponse to host my newsletter, because of their reputation. I've continued employing their solution, because of how user-friendly it is.
If you are just starting your newsletter, then stick to it. If your writing is outstanding, your readership will inevitably come.
Be Well,
P.S. If you'd like to learn about how spirituality can increase your happiness and success in life, go to: http://www.AstralDynamics.com
Writing a great e-book is one thing, but selling it is another. Up to now, getting it to market and reaching new audiences has been a long, complex process often requiring a marketing department and a flexible budget in order to earn a return on investment worth your time. With GetResponse, selling a self-published e-book has never been easier.
To generate sales, the process starts before you even write the e-book. So identify your audience and decide how to communicate with them. Gather as much data as possible. Find out who they are, what they do, and what they are interested in.
Monitor the web, including forums and discussion boards, to find frequently mentioned topics and questions left unanswered. Conduct surveys and ask your audience for feedback. The data you receive is from your most reliable source.
Based on information you gather, separate your audience into groups based on demographics (such as gender, age, social status) and behavior (such as types of emails opened, links clicked and goals reached). Save them as segments, so you can email each group individually with content to match their tone and the preferences in their profile.
Send relevant information to each segment using newsletters and autoresponders deployed in a timely fashion. When your publication reaches the right audience at the right moment, it helps generate maximum interest and engagement.
At this point, you've finished your e-book, promoted it with newsletters and autoresponders, and created buzz in social media channels. Now it's time to create an offer your readers won't want to miss. Use all the information you've gathered and prepare a campaign designed to win their hearts.
To extend your reach to new audiences, create beautiful, effective landing pages to convert website visitors and blog readers into engaged subscribers. For best results, place a sign-up form on a dedicated website and show visitors how to obtain your e-book and stay in touch.
When selling your e-book, consider using one of the many available integrations with online shops and shopping cart systems, such as E-junkie, to process the payment. Or simply send the download link to your subscribers and keep charming them with new blog posts and publications.
Promoting your e-book is at least as important as writing it. Even the best-written e-book, with the most influential and thought-provoking concepts, is bound to fail if nobody knows it exists. And now, promotion has never been easier, thanks to GetResponse.
To achieve best results, prepare a detailed strategy including objectives and tactics. It should include all available methods of promotion and contingency plans for responding to unpredicted events, so you can reach your goals on the first attempt.
In an ideal world, start promoting your e-book and creating buzz before it's finished. You can start making connections and engaging your audience by communicating with your blog readers and in discussion panels, social media channels, and forums.
In addition, use email and online marketing tools to maximize the effectiveness of your promotional campaign. The messages reinforce each other and strengthen the impact of your campaign.
To take advantage of the buzz you create, add sign-up forms on your website and social media channels to sign up additional subscribers. Collect email address, name and topics of interest to use as conversation starters.
Follow up with newsletters and autoresponders tailored to their interests in order to spark the right conversations at the right moment. By combining communication methods, you keep them engaged and reinforce the bond that's forming between you.
Once the e-book is published, create a powerful landing page with an offer just for your subscribers. Make them feel special and let them be the first to read and review your e-book. Ask for their opinions to encourage conversation and gain ideas for future publications and discussion topics.
Promote the e-book with newsletters and autoresponders leading to a landing page designed to convert them into loyal, engaged customers. Then sit back, observe the results, and watch your sales skyrocket!
Continue to analyze engagement levels using Email Analytics. Use A/B Testing to find out what sparks their interest. Based on these findings, design campaigns to win their hearts. Optimize your communications to convert interest into desire.
Since your business isn't just around the corner, you may never meet your readers in person, so you'll need a way to promote it remotely and keep your audience engaged.
Start by setting up a blog and social media profiles to make yourself known as the author of the soon-to-be bestselling e-book. People need to be able to look you up and find out your fields of interest, expertise, and what you've done up to now, so they can identify with you and what you are writing about.
Next, you'll need to drive traffic to your website. Consider using search engine strategies and participating in online discussions relating to your topic. You'll get to know your audience, answer their questions, and position yourself as an interesting expert.
Become active in social media channels, blogs and forums to generate buzz around your publication and gain access to new and even the most distant audiences.
Collect as much information about your audience as possible, so you can convert the leads into buyers. At a minimum, collect email address and name, so you can personalize your email campaigns. If you also ask a question about their field of interest, the information your receive can be a great conversation starter, to keep readers engaged. Collect these through sign-up forms and continue to send updates even after the e-book has been published.
As you build your email list, start a conversation that sparks their interest and keeps them engaged and craving more. Use newsletters, autoresponders and social media channels to inform them about progress and upcoming events, to build anticipation for the publication date.
When the e-book is ready, convert your audience's interest into the desire to buy it. Count down the days and create buzz around the publication day to motivate them to take action.
To distribute your e-book, build attractive, goal-oriented landing pages that turn subscribers into clients and track conversions. This enables you to analyze performance, test approaches, and optimize tactics. Monitor improvements in online traffic and sales, so you can keep your strategy on track and plan future campaigns.
And now the best part: your e-book can continue to produce sales as long as you keep driving traffic to your website and keep your audience engaged in an online conversation.
Use autoresponders to send timely messages to your leads according to their stage in the sales funnel. When they are ready to make their decision, turn them into clients and continue making money.
With the rise of e-books, the ability to market your publication successfully has never been more critical. This is where a good strategy and email marketing tools come in.
It's important to start your marketing even before the e-book is available for potential readers. Email marketing is an essential element of the process.
Consider creating a landing page with a sign-up form, so your visitors can subscribe to your newsletter and be notified about the release date of your e-book and local events, such as e-book appearances and media interviews.
Collect more information than just an email address. Ask about their interests, such as book categories they enjoy, city where they live, and how they heard abut your e-book. This will enable you to send targeted content to the right people.
Engage your Twitter followers and Facebook fans. Post a link to your sign-up form to expand your audience, so you can send timely notices and offers.
You might run a contest or sweepstakes for your fans and prospective readers, where they'll be able to win a copy of your book, an exclusive meeting, or a picture with the author.
Make a simple checklist of tasks required for promoting your e-book. Create a calendar and roadmap for campaigns. Write down each step and keep it handy for reference.
Plan an email autoresponder cycle. Schedule emails to deliver news, educate your audience about your e-book, provide free previews of excerpts, gather feedback, inform about event locations, etc.
Remember that we're in the 21st century, and your prospective readers are likely to view emails on mobile devices. So design your newsletters with responsive design in mind, so your emails look great whether viewed on desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
Most important, put your plan in writing. It will help you at every step in the process of promoting your book.
Marketing doesn't end on publishing day. Plan follow up newsletters that let readers know how many books you've sold and how many new fans you have. Share your roadmap of events, picture and video galleries from various promo events, and get constant feedback from new readers.
Keep track of campaign statistics, so you can quickly react to reader behavior. The data you collect will also help you plan good follow-up campaigns and future strategies.
Your strategy is the main partner you can rely on while promoting your book.
Gather your audience even before the release date of your novel. Tweet about it, post on your Facebook fan page, get everyone you know to spread the word about your novel and its promotional campaign.
Let them know about parts of the story you've written. Announce events and book signings. Ask readers to share your newsletters on social media for wider exposure on the web.
In your initial newsletter, introduce yourself as a novelist and share your bio. Create an autoresponder cycle to save time delivering information to new subscribers.
Release some of your short stories. Or select excerpts from your novel and publish them for your audience before your whole book is out. This way you can introduce the story, build audience interest, and make people want it even before publication.
Invite bloggers to read your book before it's available to the public and ask them to write a review or comment on the plot. Write guest posts for blogs that promote content in your book's category.
Start you own blog (ask for help if you need it) to grab your audience's attention and make them want to read your book. Write about it in general and share a few details. Introduce characters and describe their personality. Write about each promo event. Share photo and video galleries. Ask readers for feedback. A blog is great for collecting reader data and comments to use in later communications.
Create display banners, so your future publishers and bookstores can get a head start promoting your book. Create a landing page so the display ads lead to more information and a call to action. Start a Google AdWords campaign.
Promote your novel in as many channels as you can manage.


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Flames to host 2014-16 Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships
June 11, 2014 | Lynchburg, Va.
Liberty University has been selected to host the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Triathlon Regional Championships in October for the next three years. For the past two seasons, the USA Triathlon-sanctioned event, which concludes the fall race series, has been held in Ellicott City, Md.
"We're super excited about being given the opportunity to host the Mid-Atlantic Triathlon Championships locally, especially seeing that it'll be for the next three years," said Kirk Handy, Liberty's senior director of campus recreation.
Last fall, the Flames hosted the Liberty University Collegiate Triathlon, a USAT-sanctioned sprint event on campus. That race was run so smoothly that it attracted the attention of the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Triathlon Conference.
"We look to have at least 200 participants from the 17 teams in the MACTC," said Dave Semenyna, Liberty's assistant director of Club Sports who also helped direct last year's on-campus event. "Liberty is partnering with Set-Up Events to run the event."
Hosting the Oct. 18 race will reduce travel costs and further benefit the program, which will receive a share of the entry fees. Club Sports will help shuttle triathletes to the event, located about a 45-minute-drive from campus.
"We are going to use Smith Mountain Lake because it currently hosts a triathlon and is ideally set up for an Olympic-distance race," said Lee Beaumont, Liberty's senior vice president for auxiliary services. "This distance is a 1,500-meter swim, 25-mile bike, and 10K run, making this the closest location to Lynchburg to run such an event."
Beaumont was one of more than 300 participants in the April 29 Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon, which featured a 750-meter swim, 20K cycling stage, and 5K run. That race, also run by Set-Up Events, was part of the Virginia Triathlon Series.
"It's huge for Liberty to have the opportunity to host this event," said Liberty first-year triathlon Head Coach Parker Spencer, who was officially hired on Friday. "All of the schools in the Mid-Atlantic are going to be there. Liberty's going to do a fantastic job in being able to put on that event and it's another thing that's going to set it apart as one of the best programs out there."


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Startling headlines about youth violence are becoming more common. Reports about school shootings, fights videotaped on cell phones, and violent hazing rituals all demonstrate the increase in youth violence. In response, the Department of Health and Human Services conducted a survey of youth violence-related issues. The national survey was distributed to teens in 7th, 9th, and 11th grade. The teens were in high-risk high schools across the US. The survey has been used to gather information about the influences and causes of youth violence. The topics covered include violence, victimization, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors .
Researchers from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control reviewed the results from this survey to understand if early alcohol use contributes to any form of teen violence. The review, published in the Journal of Pediatrics , found that teens that used alcohol at early ages were more likely to have been involved in a violent act and have suicidal behaviors or thoughts.
About the Study
This study focused on survey results of seventh graders. Researchers only included teens that had either begun drinking before aged 13, or were nondrinkers. The number of violent acts in each group was totaled. The violence could have been dating or peer violence or suicidal behaviors. The students may have been the perpetrators or victims. In the group selected, 35% of the teens had initiated alcohol use before 13 years of age. The results were:
- Those that did drink averaged 2.8 violent behaviors.
- Those that did not drink averaged 1.8 violent behaviors.
Further research accounted for confounders such as peer delinquency and parental supervision. When these factors were accounted for, suicide attempts were still significantly linked to early initiation of alcohol.
How Does This Affect You?
There are many factors that influence violent behaviors in teens. Alcohol appears to be one of them. In some cases it may stimulate the violence. In other cases violence or depression may stimulate the alcohol use. More tightly controlled studies will need to be done to determine this. In any case, alcohol is a dangerous to teen behavior. Every effort should be made to prevent or delay alcohol use in teens.
Open communication is important between parents and teens to prevent youth violence and substance abuse. If anyone exhibits suicidal behaviors or thoughts seek help immediately.
- Reviewer: Larissa J. Lucas, MD
- Review Date: 02/2009 -


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