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By Brian Price, Reporter for SNY
The New York Jets have arguably been the most talked about team this off-season. A 2010 trip to the AFC championship, followed by several big off-season moves, and the opening of a new stadium already has the football world talking about a green Super Bowl. Additionally, HBO will be arriving at Jets training camp to feature the team on "Hard Knocks." But despite all this attention, when it comes to the troops the Jets have remained grounded and humble. They were all eager to take a moment to offer words of thanks and to share some of their own connections to those serving in combat zones and disaster areas.
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Brian Price: You have several family members in service. Tony Richardson, #49, FB: Growing up in a military family was the best thing that ever happened to me. My father was a Vietnam veteran and lifelong military man. The little things that he taught me have always stuck with me: if I'm going to do something I'm going to give it 100%. Little things like always making my bed each morning strengthened my character and have carried over to my professional life. From a very young age I was always very disciplined.
My father was a model of consistency. Everyday he was up early, never complained, and his uniform was sharp. He was just the same guy everyday and that taught me a lot about doing things over and over again, but always doing them the right way.
My sister is still in service. She's at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. She's the same way and now teaching my nephew the same values.
Sometimes people look at us as being heroes but, and I say it all the time, the troops are America's true heroes. Without them we couldn't do our job and live our lives. They lay their lives on the line and are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for us. That's what a true hero is.
Richardson's father, Sergeant Major Ben Richardson, was a career army man. His sister, Shonn, is a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army. She's in line for a promotion to E.A.
Kris Jenkins, #77, DT: My baby brother is part of the air division in Afghanistan. I'm always thinking about him and anybody else who's serving. I'm just thankful and grateful and I hope they get home safe.
Whatever my biggest problem is, football related or not, it can't compare to what he's going through. He's over there dodging bullets. They call him Goose, but his name is Chance McDaniel. He's on his third tour so this will be his last one and we're praying that he gets home safe.
Bart Scott, #57, LB: My father went to Vietnam, so I understand the pain of families and kids who have a loved one overseas. There's no phrase or words that can be used to thank them enough. All we can do is say thank you and hope they know how much we're praying for them and how much we appreciate them.
In sports, some say, "We're going to war." No. They're going to war for real. Young men and women, college students, who have bright futures ahead of them and yet they're willing to pay the ultimate price.
With the war having gone on for some time now people tend to forget because it's not in the moment. The fact of the matter is there are still men and women over there continuing to fight and die for us. I just hope we get our troops back safely to their families. I appreciate that they're willing to make a sacrifice that we could never imagine.
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BP: What goes through your mind during the National Anthem? Mark Sanchez, #6, QB: During warm-ups I'm focused on the game, but it's during those moments when the anthem is played that I can step away from the game, reflect and appreciate the opportunity to be able to play because of the sacrifices that so many have made.
On behalf of the New York Jets we just want to express our appreciation for our servicemen and women and everything you do for us. We're with you and thank you for allowing us to have our freedom.
Damien Woody, #67, OT: Hearing the National Anthem is one of the most special moments on game day. Everything that's happened in history and everything that's going on today seems to build to that moment. We're able to play these football games and live out our dreams. We know that while we play a game people are at war. It really makes me emotional in that moment. I'm not just speaking for myself on that. There are a lot of players in this locker room, and many others around in the NFL, who feel the same way.
Trust me, with a lot of family and friends in the service I understand what it takes to do that job. I don't think I could do it myself. It's a tough responsibility and it takes a special kind of person to serve. I'm just so appreciative of what they do. I feel privileged to play in the National Football League but a lot of the liberties that I have wouldn't be possible without the ladies and gentlemen fighting overseas and doing what they do everyday to protect us from foreign combatants.
BP: You've spent time with the troops, right? D'Brickashaw Ferguson, #60, OT: I had a chance to go out to Fort Wainwright in Alaska to speak with men and women of the army. Now I wasn't on the front but I was on a base. I got a chance to meet not just troops but military families. It was a great opportunity to be face to face with some of the bravest people on earth. I think it was rewarding for them and we went there to show our support but I ended up learning a lot through the experience.
BP: Like what? How was your perspective changed? DF: There's still war going on but the news may turn its focus to other things. It's important to always remain aware that there are still people risking their lives everyday for us whether we hear about it on the news or not.
BP: Do you have some words for our troops? Calvin Pace, #97, LB: I just want to say thank you. Come home safe. Everybody appreciates what you do by putting your lives on the line, keeping us safe, and keeping us free. God bless.
Ladainian Tomlinson, #21, RB: Look, we're entertainers that really give the people a chance to enjoy the freedom of watching the game. But from my perspective the troops are the reason we're able to play this game. What they're doing is keeping us safe. I maintain my perspective by always keeping an eye on what's going on with the troops. We're all so appreciative.
Danny Woodhead, #83, WR: They're fighting with their lives to defend our country. The troops deserve all the credit they get, and they deserve even more. They can't be praised enough. We play football and at times it may seem like a big deal but in the grand scheme of things what the troops do is way more important. Thanks for all you do. You make us proud.
Dustin Keller, #81,TE: You sometimes hear an athlete say: "We're putting our bodies on the line," or " we're going to war." It's a game. Our troops put their lives on the line for us. That always has to be appreciated. I have the utmost respect for those in the service.
Shonn Greene, #23, RB: I just appreciate the troops and everything that they do. A lot of people don't realize how tough it is to be out there. With everybody else back here going about their lives they may not realize it. The troops are greatly appreciated and on behalf of the Jets organization I want to say thank you.
Dwight Lowery, #26, CB: They put their lives on the line for something that's greater than themselves. We greatly admire and appreciate them. I'm not the type of guy that could go out and do what they do. I have nothing but respect for the troops.
Shaun Ellis, #92, DE: I want to thank the troops for supporting us, having our backs and keeping us safe. God Bless.
David Harris, #52, LB: Their service can't be measured with words. They put their lives on the line everyday for you and me. We're all so thankful for the liberties that we have today that the troops provide. Get home safe.
We would like to thank Brian Price of SNY for this post and we'd also like to thank Bruce Speight and the entire Jets front office for their help.
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NEWBURYPORT, Mass. -- Get ready to welcome springtime with trumpeter Richard Watson and organist Douglas Major on Sunday, March 17 at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, the third of three concerts in the 2013 Jean C. Wilson Music Series. The program features works by Telemann, Tomasi, Hovanness, Damase and Major's "St. Michael Concerto."
Trumpeter Richard Watson and organist Douglas Major team up once again for a stunning program of works ranging from the Baroque to the modern eras. Both artists are well-known in the New England area, and they have performed many duo programs as well as recorded at the Methuen Music Hall.
Hailed by the Boston Globe as "exceedingly gifted," Richard Watson's performance has been described by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette as "stunning perfection."
Raised in Danvers, Richard Watson studied at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He spent three summers as a member of the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, followed by further studies with Vincent Penzarella of the New York Philharmonic and James Pandolfi of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
In addition to his solo work, Watson serves as Principal Trumpet of Symphony New Hampshire and of the Granite State Symphony and is Assistant Principal Trumpet of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. He is on the faculty of Salem State University and works with some talented younger trumpeters in his private studio.
An internationally recognized solo artist, Douglas Major has toured throughout North America, Europe, and the Far East. He has been the organ soloist on tour with the Orchestre National de France and Lorin Maazel, and toured Japan in 1992 and in 2002 with the Empire Brass Quintet. In November 2005, Major played a concert tour of China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
In 2001 and again in 2004, he participated in the American Organists' Festival in Kiev, playing recitals to standing-room-only audiences. For the last two Christmas seasons, Major has toured the US, playing in over 35 cities with Elizabeth VonTrapp and the Empire Brass Quintet.
Major now lives in Salem, where he works as a composer of music for organ, synthesizer, choirs, and chamber ensembles, and also serves as Music Director of Saint Michael's Church in Marblehead. His recent compositions include "Love Poem to God," commissioned by the American Guild of Organists, "Requiem in C Minor," premiered in Atlanta in October of 2005, and a suite for organ entitled "Cape Ann Portraits," based upon locations along the Massachusetts coastline.
The Jean C. Wilson Music Series is named for one of the founders and the director of the music series for 27 years. Now, under the auspices of the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Music Committee, the Music Series typically offers three concerts held during the first three months of the year.
Suggested donations are $15, $10 for seniors, children and students free. For more information about the concert go to www.frsuu.org or call 978-465-0602 x401.

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Marcus Doidge gets all nostalgic over 80s action movies with Son of Rambow
Set in the early 80s (around the time of the Rambo: First Blood cinematic release), Son of Rambow tells the story of two very different schoolboys coming together to make their own action movie. Lee Carter (Will Poulter) plays the typical school outcast, the trouble-making kid who's always getting detention and into all sorts of mischief, including filming First Blood at the local cinema for his brother's piracy habits. Through pure coincidence mixed with a bit of trickery, he befriends Will Proudfoot (Bill Milner), a shy, quiet boy who comes from a deeply religious family and to make this story that bit more dramatic, is a child is who is forbidden from watching TV or movies of any kind due to said religion.
Much in the same vein as the recent Be Kind Rewind, we get to enjoy filmmaking of the DIY variety. Creating stunts, enjoying some visual trickery, feeling the excitement of trying to recreate something you love and more so tapping into that base level of how movies can inspire you to try something yourself. This was the perfect backdrop to really capture this buzz. The 80s home video generation, which I'm proud to be a part of, was a time where young minds could not only get to see all of this stuff in the comfort of their own homes, but for better or worse they got to see stuff they really shouldn't have been able to at such a young age. Personally I'm not the biggest of Rambo fanatics, I was much more of an Arnie kid growing up, but this movie still manages to capture that feeling of the first time you saw something on TV that wasn't safe. It was exciting, it was something that a young boy's mind can just attach to and if I'd had a video camera when I was a kid I'm pretty sure I would have ended up trying exactly what these boy's were out doing, except I would have been trying to re-enact Predator and I would have been Son of Dutch!!!
The main draw of the movie is that these boys feel like genuine kids. Yes, they have some dialogue and smarts that are above their station in places, but all in all the filmmakers Garth Jennings (director) and Nick Goldsmith (producer) struck gold with these kids. They are both genuine, realistic boys who live in a world that feels familiar and real. It's not so much that it feels like the 80s, because it doesn't at all really, outside of the new romantic haircuts of the older kids and the video cassettes. It more importantly feels like childhood. That feeling of freedom between you and your best friend and the absolute belief that you can achieve anything you put your mind to.
Within all this, there is of course a plot. A very British plot. The parents that don't support you, the 'You Boy!' teachers, the real state of the two boys' home lives and the focus on the things they are missing—essentially the quite typical approach to British life in film. There's quite a bizarre thread that revolves around the cool French exchange student that felt to me like a time-filler rather than anything that aided the movie. Of course the boys fall out and typically become friends again through a 'can only happen in film' climax, but luckily all of this doesn't take anything away from the charm of the film and its sweet simplicity.
Simply put, this transfer is glorious and you notice it almost immediately. The vibrant colours in a lot of this movie's bright summer-day locations just pop off the screen with a natural warm glow. The greens in the forests and the bluest of blue skies just look absolutely fantastic and even the few darker scenes within the film still manage to pull off some impressive blacks and no real loss in quality. One visual note though regarding the 80s setting—the VHS and home videos they watch in this could never look that good in real life. The top loading video players and recordings from bigger than a truck home video camera offered near crystal clear HD in some scenes and really brought a grin to my face, despite how impressive it all looked.
Presented in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 is has to be said there was little difference in the fairly low key sound mix. It always surprises me that some of the bigger earth shattering movies come with little in the way of sound options and yet a relatively small movie like this gets these options despite never really taking advantage of them. The sound mix is a reliable one, despite doing nothing to really impress.
On the initial start up you get a few trailers, Eagle vs. Shark, Tales from Earthsea and Rocket Science, you can select the Son of Rambow trailer (2:08) from the fantastically cool animated menus. I do love it when a company thinks about a movie's menu and how to relate it to the movie itself. This is a fine example.
Outside of that, you get a commentary with Graham, Nick, Will and Bill (the filmmakers and the two leads), which is exactly what this movie deserves. To hear the two adults' obvious warm relationship with the movie's two boys is actually quite infectious. They all have a laugh and it remains pretty consistent throughout the entire ninety odd minute runtime. There are lots of stories and lots of laughs about the production and it's actually quite refreshing to hear a couple of kids on a commentary who actually have a lot of interesting takes on the process of moviemaking.
There's a 'Making of' (26:02), which is a nice addition to the commentary with the same four involved. It's pretty much a watered down version of the commentary, but has the same bright eyed fun feeling that makes it a nice look at the film. In addition to that there's a separate interview with the boys (8:12) with the hard to warm to, edited format of questions appearing on a blank screen and cuts to the stars' answers. It's the same deal with the Jessica Hynes (previously Stevenson, of Spaced fame) interview (4.55).
As a nice addition there are two home made movies involving some talented kids using some DIY filmmaking; one is a competition winner (13:43) and the other isn't really explained (10:18). Also there's what's seems to be a deleted or extended scene (3:07) All of these extras could have come with a little more description as to what they were exactly to be honest.
While I wouldn't say Son of Rambow caught my imagination as much as it did with a lot of other critics, I found it to be a movie full of charm and a real childlike innocence. It reminded me of how much I responded to the action movies of the 80's and how much they influenced a lot of mine and my friends' playing habits.
As I mentioned before it's got a lot in common with Be Kind Rewind and as well as sharing that movies heart on its sleeve approach, it also mirrored a lot of the same flaws, especially in the lack of focus on the theme they were selling themselves on. The Rambo connection here is loose at best and is the movie's biggest let down.
Son of Rambow is a solid and above average British movie with two very enjoyable performances from its leads. It's a fun little watch and has a great HD transfer, but you may might to try it as a rental before you commit to buying it.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page.
Review by Marcus Doidge
cinemaniac26 Member Join Date: September 2007 Location: United States Posts: 132
I've been meaning to see this, but as it hasn't come to my area, Ill have to wait for the DVD to rent it.
zombeaner Member Join Date: January 2006 Location: United States Posts: 53
I managed to see it at a film festival here in Dallas and it is very engaging. I loved it.
Sam Spade Member Join Date: January 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,032
Son of Rambow brought me to tears. Great Nostalgia flick that captures the magic of friendship and movie making.
Eva Unit02 Member Join Date: June 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 634
Is the disc region-encoded or not? The review makes no mention of it.
Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
The review doesn't have to mention it because every review has the region listed in the title. UK - BD means it's region free. If it were coded, it would be UK - RB etc. Of course that's just the check disc, we can't be sure that the retail will follow suit.
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Not released on 28th of July, at least not according to online stores. Shunted to 11th August.
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 11th August 2008
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: Yes
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, Audio Description Track
Subtitles: English
Extras: Commentary with Garth, Nick, Will and Bill, Making of Featurette, Interview with Jessica Hynes, Interview with Will and Bill, U.S Competition Winner Footage, Aron: Part 1, Geography Lesson, Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Garth Jennings
Cast: Bill Milner, Will Poulter, Jessica Hynes
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama and Family
Length: 95 minutes
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Sizemore the leading man in comeback tale
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It had been nearly 900 days since Grady Sizemore had played in any kind of baseball game, which made Thursday's exhibition game against Northeastern University "exciting" for the veteran outfielder on the comeback trail.
If Sizemore can make it all the way back and play for the Red Sox this season, it could be one of the best stories in the game.
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It had been nearly 900 days since Grady Sizemore had played in any kind of baseball game, which made Thursday's exhibition game against Northeastern University "exciting" for the veteran outfielder on the comeback trail.
If Sizemore can make it all the way back and play for the Red Sox this season, it could be one of the best stories in the game.
But on this day, as Sizemore led off and started in left field in his first game since Sept. 22, 2011, it was just a day to regain his feel for his job.
"Exciting," Sizemore said. "I was looking forward to it for a couple of days now. I was happy to get out there and get back into games."
This was an uneventful beginning, but a necessary one. Sizemore went 0-for-2, hitting a couple of flyouts. The second one reached the warning track in left.
"Everything was good," Sizemore said. "I'm just trying to get a feel. Each day is going to get better and better, and I'm just trying to feel comfortable out there and not try to do too much. See pitches and go from there."
As both flyouts left his bat, there was no hesitation from Sizemore to test his legs, both of which have been surgically repaired. He came out of the box ready to take an extra base if there was a misplay.
"It's just the way I play, but at the same time, I want to push it," Sizemore said. "I'm not trying to take it easy."
It feels great to be back. No better feeling in the world than knowing you're confident and ready to go!- Grady Sizemore (@GradySizemore38) February 28, 2014
Then there is the other side of him that knows that in some ways, he has to be mindful of all he's gone through.
"Obviously I want to be cautious and be aware of what I've gone through, but I want to give it a good effort, just to make sure everything is good," he said.
Sizemore didn't get any action in his three innings in left. But that will come.
"You want to test yourself, whether it's a ball in the gap or a ball off the wall, whatever that may be, you need to look to get all those plays," Sizemore said. "You can't really simulate that in early work, so you get the reps the best you can."
He will play again on Saturday against the Twins.
If Sizemore can come all the way back, perhaps he can give the Red Sox another dimension and replace some of what was lost when Jacoby Ellsbury went to the Yankees. After all, it was once Ellsbury who was trying to become the type of player Sizemore was for the Indians.
"He's a great player, man," said Red Sox slugger David Ortiz. "He's just been dealing with injuries. He's an All-Star. It's sad that he's been dealing with injuries for the past two, three years. It's hard to want to continue playing when things go that way. But he looked good to me. It looked like everything is back to normal, so hopefully everything works out for him this year."
In truth, Friday -- the day after the game -- will probably be the best gauge of where Sizemore is at in his comeback.
"I'll just test it and see how it feels," Sizemore said. "You'd expect to be maybe a little bit more sore than normal, so not to get too frustrated with that, but if I come in feeling fine, we know I can continue to push it more and build up my innings and go from there."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne.


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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea is warning that it is prepared to conduct a nuclear test and carry out more long-range rocket launches.
In a statement carried Thursday by state media, the National Defense Commission in Pyongyang threatened to wage a "full-fledged confrontation" against the U.S. for what it calls continued hostility.
The declaration follows the U.N. Security Council's condemnation of North Korea on Tuesday and expanded sanctions against the regime for launching a rocket in December. North Korea said the launch was a peaceful satellite mission, but the U.S. and others say it was actually a test of long-range missile technology.
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Detailed within a new Kickstarter project launched recently, a company called Blue Infusions Technologies has developed a pair of gloves that use Bluetooth and finger gestures to control an iPhone or Android smartphone. Slightly more bulky than a standard set of gloves, the heavy duty BEARTek gloves are being targeted at people that spend time out on the slopes on a snowboard or skis as well as people that like to ride motorcycles. Rather than having to take off a traditional pair of gloves and unzip clothing to find a smartphone, the user wearing the BEARTek gloves can control music as well as answer the phone without taking off any clothing.
After a smartphone has been paired over Bluetooth with the BEARTek gloves, the user will be able to tap six different contact points on the gloves to trigger actions on the smartphone. The contact points are located on the index, middle and ring fingers.
A large contact point is placed on the thumb which is used to interact with the six points. Actions assigned to the contact points include answering or ending calls, raising or lowering the volume as well as switching between songs on an album.
In addition to working with the iOS and Android software, the BEARTek gloves work with music applications such as Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Slacker Radio. The user can also pair the smartphone with a Bluetooth headset to go completely wireless. Regarding design, the gloves have leather on the palm and fingertips. In addition, the gloves are waterproof in order to protect the Bluetooth module inside the lining.
In order to kick off mass production of the gloves, the creators of the BEARTek gloves are seeking $50,000 on the Kickstarter project. The gloves are currently priced at $150 and have a delivery date of April 2013. However, there's also a $250 level that has an "early bird" delivery date of January 2013.
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ALL BALL NERVE CENTER — To me, the most underrated part of the Shaqtin' A Fool videos each week are the reaction shots of the coaches on the sidelines, slackjawed and in disbelief, as their players repeatedly fail to execute. If any coach has had reason to look incredulous over and over this season, it's probably Knicks coach Mike Woodson. Last season the Knicks fought their way to a 54-win campaign. This season they're on pace to win about 26. And if you're looking for an indicator that nothing can go the right way, just check out this lengthy supercut from the folks at Oakley and Allen of how Mike Woodson's season has gone thus far. (#struggleface)
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Lisle, Illinois ~ Timothy W. Goodly, Ph.D., senior vice president of human resources for CNN Worldwide, Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Inc., will be the featured speaker at the 19th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast hosted by Benedictine University and College of DuPage (COD) on Monday, January 20, 2014.
The breakfast will be held from 8:00-9:30 a.m. on the second floor of the Krasa Student Center at Benedictine University, named the fastest-growing university in the country by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Based in Atlanta, Ga., Goodly is responsible for the development of human resources policies and procedures for the organization's domestic entertainment, animation and young adult, news networks and businesses including TBS, TNT, Turner Classic Movies, truTV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Adult Swim, CNN/U.S., HLN, CNN International and CNN.com.
He is a frequent presenter on organizational development, workplace diversity and employee-employer matters.
Goodly will present "Invoking the Hero in Each of Us," followed by breakout sessions centered on the theme of "Living Together" led by William J. Carroll, Ph.D., president of Benedictine University, and Joseph E. Collins, Ph.D., executive vice president at COD.
Goodly joined TBS in 1997 as director of human resources for Turner Sports, and has worked successfully across all divisions in successive assignments and expansions of his responsibilities. He has led strategic personnel efforts, planning and implementing organizational restructuring and redesign efforts, and has served as chief human resources advisor to the company's top executives.
His 20-year-plus career in human resources and general management includes service at Mobil Corporation, the Pepsi-Cola Company and as an officer in the U.S. Army.
Goodly earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a master's degree in Business Administration from Tulane University, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Development from Benedictine University at Springfield, where he is a senior executive scholar.
The King Breakfast, which honors the legacy of the civil rights leader and celebrates diversity, is one of the largest events of its kind in the state. More than 500 community leaders and citizens attend annually. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund at Benedictine and COD.
The event is sponsored by Nicor Gas.
For more information and tickets, call the McAninch Arts Center at (630) 942-4000 or visit www.cod.edu/MLK. Tickets are $25 each.
Benedictine University is an independent Roman Catholic institution located in Lisle, Illinois just 25 miles west of Chicago, and has branch campuses in Springfield, Illinois and Mesa, Arizona. Founded in 1887, Benedictine provides 55 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate and four doctoral programs. Benedictine University is ranked No. 1 among the country's fastest-growing campuses between 2000-2010 in The Chronicle of Higher Education's list of private nonprofit research institutions, and Forbes magazine named Benedictine among "America's Top Colleges" for the third consecutive year in 2013. Benedictine University's Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is listed by Crain's Chicago Business as the fifth largest in the Chicago area in 2013.
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Chief Executive magazine unveiled its list of the country's top wealth creators for 2013, ranking Sara Mathew first of the bunch for her work as CEO of the Short Hills-based Dun & Bradstreet.
Robert Hugin, CEO of the Summit-based Celgene, came in at No. 6, according to the ranking.
The listing, created in collaboration with Great Numbers! and the Applied Finance Group, is intended to identify which CEOs generated the most value for their shareholders from July 2010 to June 2013.
It ranked those executives based on four factors: how good a company was at making real money, the company's prospects for continuing to make real money, wise use of capital and the market value of company assets.
S&P 500 CEOs who have been in their position for at least three years were eligible for the list.
The magazine said Mathew reached the top ranking because she "has carefully guided the 171-year-old provider of business data and risk-management services at a time when the company continues to be challenged to revive business growth."
Representatives from Dun & Bradstreet and Celgene did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday.
Mathew retired recently, replaced in October by Bob Carrigan, who previously held the chief executive role at IDG Communications Inc. in Massachusetts.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block enforcement of an order throwing out the state's congressional map because the lines were too partisan.
The lawmakers' attorneys filed a motion Friday with Chief Justice John Roberts seeking delay of the lower court judges' directive that the General Assembly draw a replacement map by Jan. 24.
The emergency request says a redraw weeks before congressional candidate filing begins for the November election would create uncertainty among voters and potential candidates.
And it also notes that it doesn't make sense for North Carolina to redraw its maps before the Supreme Court resolves similar cases from Maryland and Wisconsin, the rulings for which could affect what happens in this state.


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Jamie Allison, a 22-year Ford veteran with experience in engineering, product planning and marketing, has been named director, Ford North America Motorsports, effective January 1, 2010, it was announced today.
Allison, who most recently has been Ford Performance Group Manager, will replace current director Brian Wolfe, who has been named to a new position in global product development by Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Ford Global Product Development and Tony Brown, group vice president, Ford Global Purchasing.
"I'm excited about the challenge of helping take Ford's racing program forward," said Allison, who has been part of the Ford Racing management team for just over six years. "For a kid who wanted to work for Ford Motor Company, to help carry forward a tradition that Henry Ford himself started is something special.
"Brian Wolfe really made a great difference in the program in his time as director, opening up so many opportunities to reach out, not just the professional racers, but to the grassroots and sportsman racers as well. He installed a philosophy that we were going to be 'racer-friendly' in all that we do, and we as a team will carry that forward."
Allison joined Ford Motor Company in 1987, after graduating from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with an electrical engineering degree. He later returned to earn a MBA in marketing from the same university.
He began his career at Ford in product engineering, and spent the first 10 years of his career working within engineering and product planning.
In 1997, Allison made the transition to product marketing, and held a series of marketing jobs within the company before joining Ford Racing Technology in 2003, where he has overseen the Ford Racing Performance Parts business, as well as North America Motorsports Marketing.
Under Allison's leadership, the Ford Racing Performance Parts business was transformed by offering ready-to-race vehicles for production-based racing, Performance Packs and new vehicle modifications for enthusiasts. The team also partnered with Shelby Autos on the launch of exciting new Shelby performance vehicles, and created the Ford Performance Group as an outreach to Ford Clubs—all of which reinvigorated Ford's support of performance enthusiasts.
Wolfe became director, Ford North America Motorsports, in July 2008, and has had a major impact on the program since then.
Ford captured Mustang championships this season in NHRA Funny Car, Grand-Am KONI and SCCA World Challenge GT, as well as Ford's first Daytona 500 win since 2000.
Under Wolfe's direction, the company also launched the NASCAR Nationwide Series Mustang, secured official vehicle sponsorships with the NHRA and American Drag Racing League, and assisted with bringing the European Fiesta to a successful racing debut in North America, with a second-place at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and a 1-3-4 finish in its X Games rally competition debut.
Wolfe opened the door to additional grassroots opportunities for Ford in circle track racing and road racing, but may be best known as being the man to help bring the Cobra Jet Mustang sportsman drag racing car back to the track after 40 years, along with Ford's re-entry into NHRA Pro Stock.
The 2008 Cobra Jet won its initial outing at Pomona in February 2009, and went on to set records across the country. A 2010 version of the Cobra Jet will go into production in January, with all 50 being sold in advance of production.


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No more six month quarantine period for North American pets.
Britain Loosens it's Collar
No more six month quarantine period for North American pets.
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Date: 20 November 2002
The successful PETS Travel Scheme is to be extended to dogs and cats from the United States and Canada, Animal Health Minister Elliot Morley announced today.
From 11 December, people coming to this country from the USA and Canada will be able to bring their vaccinated pets without having to put them into six months quarantine. However, until an approved route from North America is available and official certification agreed, animals will have to go into short stay quarantine, usually only for two to three days, whilst the microchip and paperwork are checked.
Announcing the extension to North America, Elliot Morley said:
"I am proud to be associated with the Pet Travel Scheme. Since we introduced the Scheme in February 2000 over 75,000 dogs and cats from Europe and rabies-free islands have used the Scheme to enter the UK without having to go into six months quarantine.
"When we introduced the Scheme we recognised that there was significant demand from people in the USA and Canada, and indeed UK travellers, for those two countries to be included in the Scheme. We were cautious about doing so, but did undertake to consider again whether or not to include these countries in the Scheme. We have now done this.
"We have carried out several scientific assessments of the risk of importing rabies if the Pet Travel Scheme was extended to USA and Canada. Both these assessments concluded that the risk of importing rabies into the UK by extending the Pet Travel Scheme to the USA and Canada was low.
"I know that some people feel that we have been too cautious in our approach to including the USA and Canada in our Pet Travel Scheme. But we were not prepared to take such a significant step until we were sure, on a sound scientific basis, that there would be no significant increase in the risks of importing rabies if the Scheme was extended to those countries.
"We now have this assurance and I am therefore very pleased to announce that the Government has decided to extend the Pet Travel Scheme to USA and Canada.
"Because of the many close links between our countries many people in the USA and Canada have the opportunity to come and live and work in the UK. But some refuse because they cannot bear to be separated from their cats or dogs for the six months they must stay in quarantine.
"I am delighted to say that the legislation giving effect to this change has been laid before Parliament today and will come into force on Wednesday 11 December. From that date, dogs and cats from the USA and Canada which meet the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme will be able to enter the UK without going into quarantine for six months.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to stress that all the conditions applying to the Pet Travel Scheme must be complied with if an animal is to avoid six months quarantine. We have prepared explanatory leaflets for pet owners and US and Canadian vets. These are available from my Department and are on our Website."
Discussions with airlines for approval of routes into England and with the authorities in the USA and Canada about appropriate certification to accompany such animals continue. Until these are in place, qualifying animals will have to go into quarantine for a few days until it is confirmed that they do meet fully the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme. If they do then they will be released from quarantine as quickly as possible.
The UK has been free from rabies for many years and wishes to remain so. The Pet Travel Scheme rules are strictly applied; it is the responsibility of the pet owner to make sure their animal meets all the conditions of the Scheme and that the owner has all the documentation to prove this. Travellers from the USA and Canada must bring their documentation with them.
In the UK and Europe most microchips and scanners comply with ISO Standards. The USA and Canada have different microchips. Owners of animals identified with non-ISO microchips may experience some difficulties in demonstrating that their animal has been microchipped. Such owners are advised to provide their own scanner.
What is PETS?
On February 28th, 2000, the United Kingdom introduced a Pet Travel Scheme, allowing pets visiting and returning to the UK to forgo the six month standard quarantine. Limited to dogs and cats only, and certain countries that proved to be free of rabies at first, the UK's Pet Travel Scheme has expanded to encompass other countries over the years, provided the animals meet it standards.
The PETS Scheme has very strict rules for entering pets, that must be followed exactly, in the order given. If your pet fails these or if you are not prepared, your pet will need to undergo the standard six month quarantine before entering the UK.
A complete list of procedures is located http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quar...s/owners.shtml
Your pet must be microchipped.
Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies.
Your pet must have a blood test to determine that he is free of rabies and well protected against it.
A government authorized veterinarian must issue you a PETS certificate.
Between 24 and 48 hours prior to boarding for t he journey, your pet must be treated for ticks and tapeworms.
A declaration stating that you have not brought your pet outside of any PETS approved countries must be signed.
An approved route must be taken.
Even with it's strict guidelines, the PETS scheme has opened up an entire country of vacation and travel possibilities for the pet owner.
Ministerial statements on the Pet Travel Scheme
From: http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quar...ounce-pr.shtml
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Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions - Foreword
Message from the Dalai Lama
The last two millennia witnessed a tremendous proliferation of cultural and literary development in Tibet, the "Land of Snows." Moreover, due to the inestimable contributions made by Tibet's early spiritual kings, numerous Tibetan translators, and many great Indian paṇḍitas over a period of so many centuries, the teachings of the Buddha and the scholastic tradition of ancient India's Nālandā monastic university became firmly rooted in Tibet. As evidenced from the historical writings, this flowering of Buddhist tradition in the country brought about the fulfillment of the deep spiritual aspirations of countless sentient beings. In particular, it contributed to the inner peace and tranquillity of the peoples of Tibet, Outer Mongolia—a country historically suffused with Tibetan Buddhism and its culture—the Tuva and Kalmuk regions in present-day Russia, the outer regions of mainland China, and the entire trans-Himalayan areas on the southern side, including Bhutan, Sikkim, Ladakh, Kinnaur, and Spiti. Today this tradition of Buddhism has the potential to make significant contributions to the welfare of the entire human family. I have no doubt that, when combined with the methods and insights of modern science, the Tibetan Buddhist cultural heritage and knowledge will help foster a more enlightened and compassionate human society, a humanity that is at peace with itself, with fellow sentient beings, and with the natural world at large.
It is for this reason I am delighted that the Institute of Tibetan Classics in Montreal, Canada, is compiling a thirty-two–volume series containing the works of many great Tibetan teachers, philosophers, scholars, and practitioners representing all major Tibetan schools and traditions. These important writings will be critically edited and annotated and will then be published in modern book format in a reference collection called The Library of Tibetan Classics, with their translations into other major languages to be followed later. While expressing my heartfelt commendation for this noble project, I pray and hope that The Library of Tibetan Classics will not only make these important Tibetan treatises accessible to scholars of Tibetan studies, but will create a new opportunity for younger Tibetans to study and take interest in their own rich and profound culture. Through translations into other languages, it is my sincere hope that millions of fellow citizens of the wider human family will also be able to share in the joy of engaging with Tibet's classical literary heritage, textual riches that have been such a great source of joy and inspiration to me personally for so long.
The Dalai Lama
The Buddhist monk Tenzin Gyatso
by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
For this volume, I have selected key classical Tibetan texts from the Kagyü tradition to present the tradition's core teachings. Today, I am happy to see this special anthology of Dakpo Kagyü texts published in English translation as part of The Library of Tibetan Classics, a series envisioned by Thupten Jinpa, the principal English translator to His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. These teachings are intended to create experiences and realizations in the mind. They contain two kinds of instructions: those that engage with the essential points of the body and those that engage with the essential points of the mind.
Engaging with the essential points of the body is accomplished through the stationary channels, the moving winds, and so on. These instructions for attaining buddhahood are the path of methods, which is comprised of the six Dharmas of Nāropa, such as caṇḍālī and the illusory body. The teachings of the six Dharmas are based upon the Guhyasamāja, Mahāmāyā, Hevajra, Cakrasaṃvara, and Four Seats tantras. These six Dharmas constitute the ultimate completion-stage practice for all highest yoga tantras, especially the nondual tantras.
The instructions for attaining buddhahood in one lifetime and in one body through engaging with the essential points of the mind are the path of liberation, which is comprised of the profound mahāmudrā instructions. The teachings on mahāmudrā explain that there is no stain whatsoever to be removed from the luminous nature of the mind and no additional quality that needs to be created in it. There are both sutra and tantra traditions of mahāmudrā. The former is meditation on luminosity free from conceptual elaboration, while the tantra tradition's mahāmudrā is the accomplishment of the unity of bliss and emptiness. The Dakpo Kagyü tradition is an uninterrupted lineage—sustained until the present—of the stainless realization of mahāmudrā.
The compilation in this volume of the instructions for both the path of methods and the path of liberation will definitely be of great benefit to Buddhist practitioners and also to researchers, facilitating the accurate completion of their research. I both pray and am certain that this will be so.
This was written spontaneously in Rishipattana Deer Park by the one who was given the name Thrangu Tulku.
May goodness flourish!
Thrangu Rinpoche
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text: Friends and family gathered Saturday at the historic Christopher Rhodes home in Pawtuxet to celebrate Madeline Harris Toy's 101st birthday with sips of champagne and stories about the woman, a 10th descendant of Roger Williams on her father's side. Madeline, who lived in the Rhodes House for many years and ensured its restoration, is now living in the Scandinavian Home in Edgewood. She's happy, pointing out the meals are good, there's lots of activities and new people to meet. She's never let convention or authority slow her down. She bought a new car at the age of 94. No, she's not still driving. She gave that up at age 98. She was always involved in the community. She was a member of the Society for the Propagation of Johnny Cakes and Women for a Non-Nuclear Future, a group that opposed a nuclear power plant at the former Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Charlestown. She helped form the Warwick Historic Cemetery Commission and was active in the Pawtuxet Village Association. Those gathered told how she questioned what the pharmaceutical giant Ciba Geigy, which has since closed its Rhode Island operations, was doing to the Pawtuxet River. She was a regular at city zoning meetings about the company's plan to expand. "Integrity" was a word used by more than one person in toasting Toy, whose roots and commitment to Warwick and the state are so deep. (Warwick Beacon photos by John Howell)


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The Minnesota GOP took notice of an odd statement from Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) in a Politico piece on the Birthers. They want Peterson to apologize for calling a quarter of his constituents Truthers and claiming that he cant hold town-hall meetings in person with the other seventy-five percent:
Out-party politicians have long had to deal with conspiracy theorists on their side the people who think that the Clintons killed Vince Foster or that the Bush administration helped orchestrate the Sept. 11 attacks.
Twenty-five percent of my people believe the Pentagon and Rumsfeld were responsible for taking the twin towers down, said Rep. Collin Peterson, a Democrat who represents a conservative Republican district in Minnesota. Thats why I dont do town meetings.
Somehow I doubt that a full quarter of Petersons constituents are Truthers, or even ten percent. However, what if they were? Doesnt Peterson have some responsibility to talk to his constituents to dispel those paranoid conspiracy theories? More to the point, Peterson should be answerable to his constituents, but I suspect that his reluctance to face them now has more to do with Petersons support of Obamas agenda on cap-and-trade than it does with him being frightened away by conspiracy theorists.
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Funeral services for Ora Jean Day will be held 11a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at Mt. Olive M.B. Church in the Sandtuck community.
Ora Jean Day, affectionately known as Jean, was born March 8, 1948 to Mose and Hazel Robinson in Marvell. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age at Branch Baptist M.B. Church. She later joined Mt. Olive M.B. Church where she remained a faithful member until her health began to fail. Ora Jean worked various jobs in the Phillips County area including Helena Sportswear for over 20 years, at Mid-Delta as a van driver as well as at Asbury Daycare as a child care provider. She was active in several organizations including the NIRA and the I.L.G.W. Union. Her father, Mose Robinson Sr., brothers, Roeshell Robinson and John Robinson, a stepsister, James Ora Johnson and a granddaughter, Miranda Carruth, preceded Ora Jean in death. Ora Jean leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 48 years, Rube Day; five sons, Shufford (Kathy) Day, Ronnach (Wanda) Day, Roosevelt (Wynola) Day, Jamarcus Day; two daughters, Mary J. (Terry) Albert, Rita (Demarkco) Stiger; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her mother, Hazel R. Johnson; four brothers, Lash (Wilma) Robinson, Mose Robinson Jr., James I. Brown, Lee Andrew (Carol) Robinson; five sisters, Bernice Robinson, Bobbie (Samuel) Johnson, Katherine Williams, Glendree (Raymond) Cobb, Jessie Mae (John) Smith; two aunts, Elmo Greer and Mose Lee Cheetum; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Funeral services for Ora Jean Day will be held 11a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at Mt. Olive M.B. Church in the Sandtuck community. Rev. Buckette will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 10. Family and friends may sign the guestbook at: www. brownshomeforfuneralsinc.com.


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Grab Your Apron: Our 12 Best Tips For New Cooks
Are you relatively new to cooking? Looking to master the basics in the new year? We've gathered our best tips for those just starting out in the kitchen, including the 40 most common cooking mistakes, 15 reader tips for better meal planning, and a big roundup of tips and tutorials that covers everything you ever wanted to know about meat. Read on to learn a little more and get inspired to start cooking!
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Gay ban earns cancellation
I was disturbed and incredulous when I read the article about the two women who were denied an engagement announcement in The Daily Progress. [June 3: " No Progress: Gay wedding pics nixed"].
However when I called, the paper confirmed this policy "as long as it was illegal."
Given that the enlightened state of Virginia does not recognize same sex marriages [and therefore there is no law regarding them], it seems like a difficult law to break. Not only was I unable to figure out how one might circumvent such a [non-existent] law, but neither could I see anything illegal about printing the notice. In fact it seems like a cheap excuse for discrimination.
On the anniversary of Brown vs. the Board of Education, when we are all recalling those bitter lessons of past injustices, it is incongruous to me that "our local paper" would take such a despicable position.
Having been a subscriber for most of my adult life, I have given the Progress notice of my cancellation.
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Razous paced him himself in a hall in the CoP headquarters on Earth 2. His visor glinting when the sun hit him when he faced the window. He then stopped and went up ti the window and sighed. War is every where. Even in our home of Cybertron we could not escape, and even in Earth. Now I'm here in a new system where Unicron is alive and I must help out in fighting against him and his minions.


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The Versatility of Cork: 10 Pieces Made of Cork
Cork is an incredibly green material, as more designers are realizing. Portuguese company Amorim recently spearheaded a project to create a collection of cork objects for the home designed by both Portuguese and international designers and studios. The collection, called MATERIA, was curated by experimentadesign and includes 12 projects in a total of 22 objects by 10 designers.
1 Aro, a cork centerpiece.
2 Bote, a cork water floater for bathtime.
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4, Gelo, a cork ice bucket.
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Taylor Swift's halo braid looked downright angelic at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
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Imagine a park with your group's name on it. It is possible. All your group has to do is adopt a park in your neighbourhood. The Adopt-a-Park program encourages individual residents, families, businesses, schools and community groups to become actively involved in their local green spaces. The program promotes community pride through the clean up of litter, community plantings and additional volunteer work to keep our lands clean and green. A minimum of two cleanups a year makes you eligible to Adopt-A-Park.
As an Adopt-A-Park partner, your group will:
In return for your partnership, your group gets:
Adopt-A-Park Information & Forms [PDF]
This includes Guidelines, Responsibilities and the Adopt-A-Park, Event Request and Photo Release Forms.
Hello Adopt-a-Park Groups! Thank you for your ongoing stewardship for your local parks, and we have funding to assist you in making your park better!
In the spring of 2004, Markham Council approved an enhancement to the Adopt-a-Park program called Friends of a Park/Adopt-a-Park.
Your group can apply with Parks Operations (formerly Parks Department) for a maximum of $500 per group annually for specific amenities within the park as approved by the Parks Operations Section. Please fill out the attached form. Funding of benches, trees/plant material or any other amenities that meet the current standards and/or policies would be considered. These items must be tangible park items that have long lasting benefits.
Up to $50 of the $500 can be used for discretionary spending by the adopting group for items like refreshments or other event costs, with the remaining amount to be spent on park projects proposed by the group as outlined above.
A maximum of 5 groups in each of the 8 wards (for a total of 40 groups) could receive a maximum of $500 each in funding on a first come first served basis. Each group who have or are adopting a park would submit their request prior to July 1.
Any funds uncommitted after July 1 will be directed to group requests that may be above and beyond the five requests allowed per Ward, again on a first come first served basis.
Just to give you an idea of costs, a standard recycled bench costs $250, and a balled & burlapped caliper tree costs $250. Parks Operations would purchase and install the bench or tree on your behalf. Trees would be purchased as part of the next bulk tree order for fall or spring planting.
Tree requests must be received by March 31 for spring or summer planting, and July 31 for fall planting.
Original receipts of your purchases must be given to the Parks Planner by October 15 of each year in order to receive payment.
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10 July 2012
SimpleFleet will be a one-stop solution for SMEs for tracking solutions and has as its ultimate goal the commoditization of tracking and fleet management services. In May 2012 the project Simple fleet, supported by the FP7 COOPERATION program of the European Commission, has been started. The project SimpleFleet will make it easy for SMEs, both from a technological and business perspective, to create (mobile) web-based fleet management applications.
In the future it will be made easier for solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to use fleet management services – this is the goal of the EU-funded research project Simple Fleet. The department Traffic Management of the Institute of Transportation Systems of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is the coordinator of the project.
The project aims at simplifying the development of solutions for fleet management: By "democratizing" the respective software sector, the availability of fleet management solutions for SME is increased, and the whole market segment is commodified.
To achieve this, SimpleFleet puts the easy development and setup of services for SMEs in the focus, and not only the required data. For this purpose, SimpleFleet will provide the required Application Program Interfaces (API) and the respective data management. This facilitates push-button solutions to answer the following questions easily and quickly: When will the vehicle arrive at the customer? Where are the vehicles of my fleet now? How many kilometers did my vehicles cover today? That way, SimpleFleet targets a niche market since present solutions for fleet management are still too complex and too expensive for SME.
SimpleFleet builds on the results of the successful project "Track and Trade", which was supported by the European Commission and has been completed in 2008. Here, concepts for a data mart have been built, using the untapped resource of Floating Car Data (FCD) as a cost-efficient means for the accurate assessment of traffic conditions. The "floating cars" are probe vehicles which are equipped with GPS receivers, and operate as samples to assess the overall traffic conditions (like a "cork swimming in the river") in large cities. The taxi FCD fleet of DLR in Berlin already contributes with 4,800 vehicles to the FCD fleet of the project, which consists of approximately 12,000 vehicles in total.
To achieve its objectives, SimpleFleet relies on accurate data. Therefore, in the demo regions Berlin, Athens, and Vienna, large amounts of traffic information are derived from FCD and other data sources by intelligent algorithms. Besides a complete framework for the development of fleet management solutions, the researchers also plan to investigate uses of traffic information in geostatistics and new visualization methods for traffic data.
Besides DLR, the consortium consists of the ATHENA Research Center in Greece, WIGeoGIS GmbH in Austria, and TALENT S.A. in Greece.
SimpleFleet is partially supported by the FP7 - COOPERATION programme of the European Commission.
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Hari has been missing for more than seven years and Ani wanted to find him. Hari was Ani's friend from childhood; besides Ani's little sister Ashwathi's wedding was almost finalized with Hari, her cousin. So Ani sets forth to Punjab with great expectations of finding Hari.
He was not sure why Hari had to disappear especially when you know the depth of his love to Ashwathi. He found his mother in tears most of the time and watching her, he decided that he must reach Hari somehow. In Punjab, he arrives in Mallu Street and to his wonder, he locates Hari.
But Hari's name is Harinder Singh, he courts a beard and turban and his attire is purely Punjabi. Even in his behavior, Harinder Singh alias Mallu Singh looks a typical Punjabi. Ani wanted to make sure about Hari's identity and so decides to stay put for a longer period.
While contemplating the hurdles he has to overcome in a strange land to learn the truth, help arrives in the form of Karthi and Pappan. Together, the three go in search of proof to make sure that Mallu Singh is Hari. Somewhere along the line, Suseelan joins the threesome making the situation worse.
Suseelan came to Punjab to start a hair cutting saloon but on finding that no one in Punjab cuts his hair, took up cycle repair as his occupation for survival. Their probes and inquiries lead them through many adventures and they are featured very humorously in Mallu Singh.


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Date(s) - Sat. Dec 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Westfield Heritage Village
December 5, 12 & 19
Runs from 5pm-9pm
The holiday season at Westfield Heritage Village sparkles to life with unique Christmas programs throughout December. Step back in time to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Christmas past. "The village is a magical place at Christmas." says Rondalyn Brown, Manager at Westfield. "The Christmas spirit is really irresistible – for our visitors and our volunteers!"
At Westfield you can visit more than 35 historic buildings and experience Christmas as it would have been celebrated in the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras. Savour the smell of fresh baked traditional goodies, the scent of cinnamon and the twinkle of lanterns. Warm yourself by the fire at the D'Aubigny Inn, purchase sweet treats at the General Store and enjoy seasonal performances by talented musicians. Little ones can send a telegraph to the North Pole at the Railway Station, have a visit with Father Christmas, and make a traditional Christmas ornament at the one room log schoolhouse.
"One of my favourite features of the 'Twas the Night before Christmas program is the spectacular fireworks show that takes place at 6:30 pm." says Brown. "Fireworks in the winter are just amazing!"This evening will include a very special surprise arrival by Father Christmas! Bring your camera!
In the spirit of the season, Westfield will be accepting donations for the Flamborough Food Bank. Help fill the sleigh at the admission gates with non-perishable food donations!


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Clearing Clutter for Holistic Health
Posted on January 15, 2010 0
Clearing Clutter for Holistic Health
Contributed by Dorene Petersen Dip. NT, Dip. Acu, RH (AHG)
We know that health and wellness are the result of several elements: a good diet, plenty of clean water, regular exercise, and fresh air. Herbs, essential oils, and other dietary supplements help us deal with life's challenges. There are, however, many less-than-obvious influences in our everyday environments that can negatively affect our health, too. Clutter, for example. Collecting stuff, the intent to clear out stuff, and the seemingly unavoidable procrastination to "get the job done" can all be a real drain on your energy.
Here are some ideas to help you de-clutter and improve your health in 2010.
1. Share what you no longer need:
This is the perfect time of year to clear out everything from those two most-used rooms in the house: the kitchen and bathroom. Over the course of the year, perhaps you have changed your mind about what you want to put in your body (and on it)? If you're reading this, you probably know that parabens are best avoided in our skin care products, but do you have some lurking in your bathroom1? If you have unopened paraben-free products that you do not need, you may want to donate them to charity; many women's shelters welcome unopened self-care products. Otherwise, dispose of paraben-containing products by composting them, rather than washing them down the drain, as it seems there are some bacteria that can break down parabens into less harmful products; then recycle the containers. (Remember, if you use natural skin care products, their storage life is often shorter than products preserved with synthetics, so go through your stash and dispose of anything that is past its use by date.)
Now to the kitchen: Clear out any food items that are past their expiration date. Compost the contents and recycle the containers. Any products that you are not likely to eat, but are not expired, can be donated to charity; your local food bank is crying out for donations at this time of year.
Aromatherapy Tip: Peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil has been shown to repel mice, so put cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil in areas where you suspect a mouse problem. (Avoid placing the cotton balls in areas that are accessible to children and pets).
2. Try the 1-2-3 Box Approach:
Set up three large-sized boxes. Label one box as Throw Out (items that are worn out or broken), one as Give Away (items that you will donate, sell, or recycle), and one as Keep. Then, go room-by-room and be systematic; work your way completely through one room before you begin the next. Once you have completed a room, seal the Throw Out and Give Away boxes, and place them by your front door.
Aromatherapy Tip: Check your oils. While some oils like Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) will last for years if stored correctly, others (like the citrus oils) will begin to oxidize after a few months. (It is best to store your citrus essential oils in the fridge.) If you've taken the time to train your olfactory memory, you may be able to discern when your oils are past their best. No need to throw them out: Use them to clean the house! (But avoid skin contact as oxidized citrus essential oils can cause irritation.) And don't use them to wash the dog: Fido's skin is sensitive too!
3. Set goals, not resolutions:
For many people, making New Year's resolutions seems like "the right thing to do." Often our resolutions are good ideas, but really big and overwhelming ideas, too. So this year, try setting goals instead. Goals have measurable results and they require a plan. For example, you could make the resolution to Get In Shape This Year...OR, you can set the goal to improve your health this year by drinking 8 glasses of water a day, eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day, and completing one hour of relaxation-promoting activities every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. When goals are realistic and clear, they are more easily accomplished, which feels great! Remember, you can always set additional, more challenging goals if and when you want to.
Aromatherapy Tip: Aromatherapy baths are an effective relaxation activity, and also a great reward for accomplishing a goal. To create a soothing aromatherapeutic bath, try a blend of Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), and Rose (Rosa damascena).
1In vivo and in vitro studies have confirmed the ability of parabens to pentrate human skin intact and to be absorbed. The health risks from aggregate use of body care products containing parabens have been shown to include increased incidence of female breast cancer, interference with male reproductive functions, and increased development of malignant melanoma. Therefore, where possible, it is recommended to eliminate use of paraben-containing products. Darbre PD & Harvey PW. Paraben esters: review of recent studies of endocrine toxicity, absorption, esterase and human exposure, and discussion of potential human health risks. J Appl Toxical. 2008 Jul;28(5):561-78.
Dorene Petersen is the President and Founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences. She holds a BA in Archaeology and Anthropology from Otago University, New Zealand, a Diploma in Natural Therapeutics from the South Pacific College of Natural Therapies in Auckland, New Zealand, where she studied and specialized in aromatherapy, and is a certified acupuncturist with specialized training in Chinese herbal medicine and moxibustion. Dorene serves as Chair of the Aromatherapy Registration Council and is a member of the Research and Educational Standards Subcommittee of the Distance Education Training Council. Author of numerous articles about aromatherapy and essential oils, Dorene is a frequent lecturer on botanicals, medicinal plants, and essential oils, and has presented at wellness conferences worldwide, as well as lecturing at the National College of Natural Medicine and the Aesthetics Institute, both in Portland, Oregon, and the Birthingway School of Midwifery in Oregon. Most recently, Dorene was awarded the 2009 IHA Professional Award Criteria by the International Herb Association for outstanding contributions to the herb industry in the areas of education, research, and authorship, among others. Find out more about Dorene at www.achs.edu
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
My name is Jay Bigam and I am the Executive VP of Kinnikinnick Foods. I am also one of the 3 members of the family who own Kinnikinnick; the others being my mother, Lynne and my father, Jerry. My mother and I are both celiac and our family has been involved with the company since 1997. We took over complete ownership of the company in 2005 when the founder of the company, Ted Wolf von Selzam retired.
My duties here include managing our information technology and website development and more recently, product development as well fixing the occasional kitchen sink ;)
I also was/am the editor of our newsletter, which has not been published in a very long time. The newsletter was a great way to keep our customers up to date on news and issues but since the newsletter took a fair bit of time to put together, it was only sent out every couple of months. (when it went at all)
This is where this blog fills in that gap. It will allow me to keep everyone updated on things at Kinnikinnick in a timely manner. It will also allow me to respond to your questions.
By Subscribing to this feed you'll get an insight into what is happening here. I'll also comment on some of the trends and issues in the GF and GFCF communities.
2 comments:
- 3rd coast said...
Question: why is this blog page so attractive, but the main Kinnikinnick site, so, not attractive?
Also, love your sesame seed bagels. That is what brought me to your site because my store no longer carries them and I had to find another supplier.
Keep doing what your doing - your making a lot of peoples' lives just a little better!
- May 9, 2008 at 11:43 AM
- JayB said...
This blog is actually set up using the design of our new website which I hope to have live in the next couple of weeks. I know the current site is very dated and has a lot of issues. I'll be very happy when I can make it go away.
Your store may be able to get bagels again soon. We've had a massive increase in bagel sales in the last 6 months and we've struggled (and not been very successful) to keep up with demand. The good news is that we've just upgraded our bagel equipment and added a second line which should up our capacity by 4-5 times. I expect we'll see supply issues resolve over the next month or so.
- May 9, 2008 at 11:57 AM