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"The Voice" live playoffs have proved again that in an instant the long-presumed frontrunners can get the unceremonious boot. Tuesday night, Judith Hill and Sarah Simmons were the unlucky ones.
And with that, Team Adam was slashed from three members to just one — after spending much of the season looking like the show's strongest team.
The stunning eliminations came just after their coach had spoken of the importance of taking artistic risks and vowed not to let his team members play it safe with their performances. We'll see next week whether he changes his tune, now that just one-third of his team, Amber Carrington, is left after its risky performances Monday night.
Before Adam's other two unconventional divas were sent packing, though, came the customary two hours of arena-worthy performances by the wannabe pop stars and some actual pop stars, plus plenty of pre-elimination suspense.
Sheryl Crow started the night with a performance of her new song "Easy," a loping tune whose Lucinda Williams-esque nostalgic twang suited the three country acts of Team Blake. Perched alongside the long-time "Voice" mentor, the three looked like a slightly nervous songwriters in the round but gamely crooned their few lines apiece.
That low-key number was followed by a higher-octane one from Judith and from Team Usher's lone remaining member, dark horse dance-pop nerd Michelle Chamuel. Their electro-heavy cover of Calvin Harris and Florence Welch hit "Sweet Nothing" seemed more up Michelle's alley than Judith's, but their voices paired strikingly as it progressed.
And next, the grueling eliminations process began — with Michelle the first to be saved, as she was still catching her breath from her performance. She looked a little baffled to have been the first saved, and at the news, Usher exulted and picked her up off the floor in a huge hug.
Next came another performance, this one from the unlikely pairing of Team Blake's country duo the Swon Brothers with Team Shakira's last hope, soul-turned-Broadway diva Sasha Allen. Their collaboration on the Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson duet "Don't You Wanna Stay" had an unexpected chemistry, thanks to Sasha's powerful vocals, even as she fought to be heard over the two-man act (and to resist her temptation to gesticulate, Broadway-style).
The second singer to be saved in the competition was no surprise. Danielle Bradbery was visibly fighting back a smile, lest she look cocky, from the moment Carson Daly prefaced the pick with "from Team Blake…" The 16-year-old's name was, of course, the one announced, and with the competition shaping up to be a tight one between her and Michelle so far, she may have the right to be cocky.
Fresh off her good news, Danielle paired with Sarah from Team Adam on the piano-laden Christina Perri torch song "A Thousand Years." Only a handful of years might separate the two hopefuls in age, but their styles were decades apart — Danielle's that of an ingenue, Sarah's that of a world-weary folk-rock singer.
The next contestant saved: Team Shakira's last hope, Sasha — an announcement that seemed to surprise Sasha and outright shock her coach, who had clearly been bracing for the worst. Shakira shrieked and leapt onto the stage, stumbling in her high heels, to embrace Sasha.
The night's final performance came courtesy of Amber Carrington and Holly Tucker, who together performed the Reba McEntire and Linda Davis love-triangle duet "Does He Love You." The two blonde pop-by-way-of-country singers nailed the song, but it didn't do them any favors in staking out their own individual identities on the show.
Both Amber and Holly were left standing nervously on the stage, too, with the announcement of the next act saved by America's votes: the Swon Brothers, fresh off Monday's faux-campfire performance of the Eagles' "Seven Bridges Road." With the Swon Brothers still in the game, the top six retained its lone remaining male presence.
The Swon Brothers' save also meant that all three members of Team Adam, which had long looked like one of the strongest heading into the live playoffs, were in the last four left awaiting the news, along with Team Blake's Holly Tucker. It also meant that at least one member of Team Adam was heading home.
Amber was saved next, leaving Team Adam with a horse left in the race. Her duet partner Holly was saved after that, news she greeted with tears of relief.
Tuesday's results not only dealt Team Adam a huge blow, axing two of its presumed front-runners, Judith and Sarah, at once.
It also meant that Team Blake had emerged unscathed, with all three of its members still in the running — and that meant that a full half of the top six left on "The Voice" are unabashedly country (with another, Amber, leaning country, too).
And finally, it meant that there's still room on "The Voice" for an underdog — thanks to the late successes of Michelle from Team Usher and Sasha from Team Shakira.
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BANNER ELK, N.C. --- The Lees-McRae College men's soccer team and visiting Francis Marion University battled to a scoreless draw in Southeast Region play on Tuesday evening, trading momentum and fighting for every ball on Tate Field.
The match proved to be a tightly contested and physical tilt, as Lees-McRae (5-4-1) edged Francis Marion (5-1-3) by a 17-14 margin in attempts at goal, including a 5-2 advantage in extra time. Each team was awarded four corner kicks, as the two sides combined for 30 fouls and eight cautions in a hard-fought contest.
Lees-McRae netminder Thomas Rusling (Sheffield, England) turned in a solid performance once again, providing the backbone to another outstanding defensive effort for the Bobcats, stopping three shots to keep his fifth clean sheet of the season and 19th of his career. Scott Alford (Hillsborough, N.C.) paced the Bobcats with a match-high nine shots, including two on frame, as Ryan Gillespie (Holly Springs, N.C.) and Chris Mullins (Greensboro, N.C.) each took two shots.
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Francis Marion came out of the break with pace and determination, repeatedly making runs down the flank and stretching the Bobcat defense in hopes of finding the breakthrough. Alex Blandin nearly did just that in the early moments of the 58th minute, receiving a cross from Sven Ricke in open space and sending a driven effort just high of the bar.
Mullins answered with a glorious chance in the 59th, blasting a shot toward Nick Stover's goal off a corner from Yago Xavier (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Lukas Pousset came within inches of an opener in the 64th minute for the Patriots, just missing a driven cross by Jorgen Tesdal on the back post.
Nick Stover made a pair of outstanding saves down the stretch for the Patriots, robbing Alford on a headed try in the 67th minute before turning in perhaps the play of the match in the 80th, diving to his left to deny Isauro Estrada's (Newland, N.C.) curling effort from just outside the area.
Rusling would be called upon twice in the final 10 minutes of regulation, making a pair of saves on Farrier and David Sheridan to preserve the deadlock and send the match into extra time. The Bobcats would control the run of play for the majority of the added periods, nearly snatching a late winner in the 104th minute, only to be denied when Alford's header was parried neatly by Nick Stover.
Lees-McRae returns to the pitch on Saturday when the Bobcats travel to Bristol, Tenn. to resume their Conference Carolinas slate with a 3 p.m. matchup against King University.


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Who is it who said that the dark night of fascism is always descending on the United States, but somehow it keeps landing in Europe? Mark Steyn, I think. It's landed in Cuba, too:
A leading Cuban dissident has said she was badly beaten up by government supporters as she headed for a meeting organised by United States officials. Martha Beatriz Roque said about a dozen people pushed her to the ground in front of her Havana home and one of them punched her in the face.
The 60-year-old economist was jailed in 2003 with 74 other dissidents but was freed a year later on health grounds.
Ms Roque said that a group of people gathered outside her home on Tuesday. As she left to go to a meeting at the residence of the head of the US interests section, Michael Parmly, they pushed and shoved her to the ground.
A man then entered the building and hit her in the face after she shouted "Down with Fidel".
In true BBC fashion, this report is scrupulously neutral between the thugs and the victim. The article concludes:
President Castro says that Cuban dissidents are mercenaries in the pay of the US, which has maintained an economic embargo on the island for decades, and are not representative of public opinion.
Human rights groups say attacks on dissidents are increasing and are part of organised attempts to intimidate government critics.
Actually, I think it's much more likely that the thugs are in the pay of Castro's regime, a possibility that apparently hasn't occurred to the BBC.
A Google News search suggests that not a single U.S. news outlet has yet reported on the assault on Ms. Roque. Seems odd: don't they keep telling us that dissent is patriotic?
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I was walking down Lygon St in Australia about 8 years back, when the worlds were in Melbourne, track worlds, and spotted the Malaysian kit, there was a team, well, about 7 riders, some male and female, by the looks of them track endurance riders. Beazley the Australian was still coaching them then.
I doubt many times they have groupies coming up to them, and I approached them and said "Azizulhasni Awang" and our convo did not go much further. He was studying in Melbourne at Deakin Uni too, think he was doing commerce and sports science.
That's very cool. I do tend to divert my routes through the East End when the world cup/revolution etc. is on in Glasgow but I've never managed to meet anyone out on the road. I've also not been to any of the events yet, I do go when my club mates race in the track league there (despite riding fixed pretty much everywhere the idea of riding track bores me to death) and it's a nice velodrome. I like being able to wander round in the middle too and check out the bikes (the only time I've seen a pro bike up close, Katie Archibald's), can't do that when the big racing is on.


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I want to start this post by thanking Joe for offering the Tess Gerritsen blog post challenge. You might not remember it, because it happened all the way back in July of 2013, but the gist was this: If an individual donated $200 to a gofundme campaign by author Tess Gerritsen in support of Alzheimer's Disease research, Joe would allow that person to guest post on his blog. Great deal -- and many people took advantage of it. I immediately realized the potential in having that opportunity. At the same time, Alzheimer's struck very close to home for me personally. It is a cause to which I have donated money on many occasions. Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity.
I have always wanted to be a writer. I had not really considered it, having a full-time career and a family to look after, until I stumbled across A Newbie's Guide to Publishing. Joe's blog inspired me to go for it. My reading tastes cover the gamut, but I have a special place in my heart for science fiction and fantasy, so I decided to write some fantasy. Now, 180K words later, I can at least call myself a fantasy writer. The story, which I am going to publish as two novels, is called The Ramparts of Tharrenton Deep.
My intention in July of 2013 was to complete my novel, which I had been working on for over a year by that point, and then post about my experiences. Needless to say, things did not quite work out that way. My single novel grew to be two, and then life got in the way: The writing came in fits and starts. I relocated to another country across an ocean. I started in a new position that required lots of travel. And so on…
Well, two and a half years later, those two novels are finished. In all, it took me four years to write them, and I am now in the final stages of preparing them for publication.
Quick aside: I believe that one of the strengths of Joe's blog is that he and his guest posters almost always include tips or advice for would-be authors. Let's face it: That's why so many of us come here repeatedly. Well, here's my advice: Don't ever quit. Don't. Ever. Quit. I certainly didn't expect my story to take four years to write. But it did. There were many occasions where I thought to myself, "Self, Just put it away." But I ignored that voice, persevered, and it is done; I am extremely proud of the result.
With the writing complete, I knew I wanted to produce a professional book for publication. I knew that in order to do that, I needed to spend some money—professional editing, proofreading, E-book design, and cover art all cost money. A glance to the right will show you who I am hiring for those tasks: 52novels for E-book design, Grammer Rules A to Z for proofreading, and You're Published for print design. I will also be purchasing original art for my cover.
These services do not necessarily cost a lot of money, but for someone on a tight budget, it is a not-insignificant amount. It was for this reason that I chose to attempt to fund the publication of my novels with a Kickstarter campaign. Kickstarter has its supporters and detractors, but I have watched numerous publishing projects successfully fund over the past few years. My campaign is live right now; I don't know if it will be successful, but I'm going to give it a shot.
If you have a spare moment, please go check it out. And if you don't, thanks for at least reading to the end of this post.
Now get back to writing. And remember: Don't ever quit.
Joe sez: I've been out of the blogging loop for a month, working on some novels. I hope to get back to blogging soon. In the meantime, let's use this guest post as an opportunity to discuss funding campaigns for books.
I've never done a Kickstarter, though I've thought about it. Who reading this has tried Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or similar? What has you experience been?
I've never done a Kickstarter, though I've thought about it. Who reading this has tried Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or similar? What has you experience been?
Also, throw a few bucks Nick's way. His contribution to Tess's campaign was generous, he's a soldier serving out country, and someday you might be the one needing money. Pay it forward.


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Important discovery! We've found Vice-Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan's black ex girlfriend. Importanter discovery! She's an Obama supporter.
Deneeta Pope is now a 40-year-old married Chicagoan, but twentysomething years ago, she was Paul Ryan's college steady. The two met while attending Miami University of Ohio, where Pope was a cheerleader and Ryan was a political science major. Tale as old as time.
According to the Daily Mail (leave it to the Paper of Wreckord to track down a Vice Presidential candidate's ex girlfriend), Pope says that Ryan is "a really nice guy." The real estate agent gave $2,000 to Ryan's Congressional campaigns, but during the last election cycle donated several times to the Obama campaign.
Pope was dragged onto the national stage when Ryan remarked that he was sensitive to race issues because his college ex girlfriend was black.


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CAMBRIDGE, MA - With millions of owners stuck in homes worth less than they owe on their mortgages, existing home sales remain depressed while new home sales continue near record lows, concludes The State of the Nation's Housing report released today by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Elevated vacancies and foreclosures continue to place downward pressure on prices. In places where foreclosures are concentrated, property markets are in turmoil. Indeed, just 10 percent of neighborhoods across the U.S. account for nearly half of all foreclosures in 2010.
After three consecutive years of record-low construction levels, the vigor of the recovery in housing now hinges on a return of demand. The lingering consequences of the recession and financial crisis, however, are thwarting a broader recovery. "While the sharp declines in both home prices and interest rates have left homes in many places more affordable than they have been in decades," says Eric S. Belsky, Managing Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies, "stubbornly high unemployment and tightened lending standards have limited the ability of many first-time buyers to capitalize on the situation."
"The state of the nation's housing is sobering," Belsky continues. "Total housing construction over the previous decade now barely exceeds the lowest level of any ten-year period in records dating back to 1974, but vacancies remain elevated because the recession has driven demand down so sharply."
Although the housing industry continues to face significant challenges, one bright sign beginning to appear is in the rental market. "Rental housing markets are tightening and may begin to lead a modest recovery in housing construction this year," says Chris Herbert, Research Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies. "And after three consecutive months of employment growth over 200,000, there is new hope that a lasting recovery in the economy will materialize and spur an increase in housing demand and home sales."
While there are no convincing signs yet of a broad turnaround in housing, the report points out that the market could turn quickly as evidenced by the healthy boost in both home sales and prices brought about by the 2010 homebuyer tax credit. "The ingredients for a sustained recovery may be coming together," Herbert further noted, "but it is still not clear when homebuyers will have the urgency to return to the market in sufficient numbers to lift the market in a meaningful way."
The report highlights how growth in both younger and older households over the coming decade should continue to lift the demand for rental housing as well as for smaller homes. The baby boom generation will push up the number of households over age 65 by some 8.7 million over 2010-2020. Herbert commented that "While most of these households will age in place, current mobility rates suggest 3.8 million could downsize over the coming decade, adding further to demand for smaller homes."
The report also calls attention to the continuing housing affordability challenges facing the nation. Tightening rental markets will exacerbate housing affordability problems for renters, especially those with low incomes. According to the report, the past decade saw a surge in burdens among both renters and owners that left a record high 19 million American households paying more than half of their income for housing as of the latest available data in 2009. Overall,these cost burdens are climbing the income ladder to affect more moderate- and middle-income households. In fact, rates of severe-cost burden among households making between $45,000 and $60,000 per year (roughly 3-4 times the minimum wage) nearly doubled from 2001 to 2009.
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Economic growth stalled yet again in the second quarter of 2012. If this is starting to seem like a familiar pattern, then perhaps it's time to adjust your savings strategies to the new landscape.
The advance estimate of real Gross Domestic Product from the Bureau of Economic Analysis was 1.5 percent, down from 2.0 percent in the first quarter. The Great Recession ended three years ago, but since then any flashes of momentum have quickly dissipated. The economy has not slipped back into recession, but slow growth has become a dominant theme.
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If slow growth is the new normal, then here are five ways you can adjust your savings strategies:
1. Become an active rate shopper
Rates on savings accounts, money market accounts and short-term CDs are approaching zero. You have to live with the fact that all rates are low right now, but don't assume they are equally low. The FDIC reports that the average savings account rate is down to 0.09 percent these days, but you can still find rates much closer to 1 percent if you shop around. If interest is already scarce, why accept less? Take a look at online savings accounts, which often take advantage of their lower overhead to offer higher rates.
2. Allocate your savings tactically
People often lump their savings into one catch-all savings account. However, if you know you won't need all that money in the near term, why not get a little bit better rate by putting some of it into a long-term CD? This won't raise the risk exposure of your savings, but it could earn you a little better income. In particular, look for a long-term CD with a competitive rate and a relatively low penalty for early withdrawal.
3. Raise your personal savings rate
In simple terms, the nest egg you are building is the money you save multiplied by some rate of return. Mathematically, if rates of return are lower, the rate at which you save money has to increase in order for you to reach the same goal. With interest rates near zero and a persistently shaky stock market, it's fair to say rates of return aren't what they used to be, so personal savings rates have to pick up the slack.
4. Never pay full price
You know it's a slow economy, and so do retailers. That means the buyer should have the upper hand, and this is especially true in the highly-competitive age of Internet sales. Most items you want to buy are on sale somewhere, and if they aren't now, they may be soon.
5. Don't be the first in line
A modern marketing technique, perhaps best exemplified by Apple's product launches, is to turn the introduction of new products into events, with people coming out hours -- if not days -- in advance to be the first in line to get the latest gizmo. Here's a tip: The front of the line is for suckers. Given today's highly compressed product cycles, it's usually not long before that new gizmo will be on sale, as the retailer clears the shelves for the next big thing.
It's hard to enjoy a slow growth environment, but think of your reaction to it in terms of economic Darwinism. Whoever adapts best to this new environment is likely to be most successful.
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New Food and Beverage Rollout: December 2012
Our December 2012 new food and beverage rollout highlights comfort and convenience for consumers.
|Chicken Soup for the Soul Brand Introduces Homestyle Chicken Soup
Inspired by real people and their stories about food, family and feelings, the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand plans to expand quickly in 2013 and 2014 to include a full range of more than 100 comfort food products in a variety of different categories.
|Pierre's Ice Cream Co. Launches Signature Collection Ice Cream Line
Nun Better Snickerdoodle is one of the seven flavors from Cleveland-based Pierre's Ice Cream Co.'s new line.
|StarKist Single Serve Tuna Comes in Four Varieties
StarKist Tuna Creations are available in 2.6-oz. pouches and come in four varieties: Herb and Garlic, Hickory Smoked, Sweet & Spicy and Zesty Lemon Pepper.
|Kids Get Their Own Milk With Smart Balance Kids Milk
Smart Balance's Transitions Whole Milk and Nutrient Blend is fortified with iron and contains prebiotics.
|Langers Juice Company Adds Fruitflow to its Tomato Juice
Langers Tomato Juice Plus includes Fruitflow, a tomato-derived ingredient that has been shown to help support healthy blood flow.
|ConAgra Introduces Egg Beaters Three Cheese
Egg Beaters Three Cheese is made with real Swiss, cheddar and provolone cheeses.
|Jelly Belly Ads Sweet Heat to its Candy
Jelly Belly Candy Company added some kick to its candies with the addition of Tabasco brand seasoning.
|Soyjoy Introduces Cherry, Cranberry Soy Bars
Soyjoy recently introduced two new flavors to its line of gluten-free, baked snack bars.
|Seven-Layer Dip Gets Crunchy with Combos Snacks
Combos Baked Snacks 7 Layer Dip Tortilla combines real cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, tomato, refried beans, onion and spicy jalapeno peppers.
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Ever wish you could change the world?
At the end of each year they announce a special grant recipient, known as the TED Prize. This person gets their "wish" for changing the world granted, or at least the platform to try and launch the improvements. Past winners have included James Nachtway and his photography series about antibiotic-resistant TB, and the Encyclopedia of Life project, and Sylvia Earle's wish for creating protected marine areas.
So, what does this have to do with food, Beth?
Well, this year's winner is none other than Jamie Oliver. The actual "wish" will be unveiled in February at TED2010, but looking at Oliver's focus these last years, it's a safe bet that the project will center on the obesity epidemic. Notable programs he developed included School Dinners and Feed Me Better, both of which strive for better school lunches and nutrition for kids.
What's notable is the recognition, not just of Jamie Oliver, but of placing the obesity epidemic on the same level of magnitude as the other TED prize issues.
No one really likes to think about obesity at the holidays, though ...
True. But if you are beginning to feel some of that holiday guilt creeping in as the scale creeps up from all the parties and events of this month ... well, read on. The Center for Advancement in Cancer Education is urging people to enjoy holiday foods with "informed moderation."
According to a report released just last month by the American Institute for Cancer Research, about 100,000 cases of cancer each year are linked to a patient's history of excess body fat. These cancers include liver, kidney, breast, and colon. Almost like a dietary double-whammy, research from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at University of Utah shows that sugars can even "feed" cancer cell growth since cancer cells use a lot more glucose than normal cells.
Okay, Scrooge, it's the holidays, what gives with the no sugar thing?
Definitely, I know, it is the holidays. But not everyone can indulge, especially those at risk or with a history of diabetes. If you have family with special diet needs, the following recipes will be a welcome sight at your family table.
"Don't worry. You can have your proverbial cake and eat it too," says Susan Silberstein, PhD, Executive Director of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education authored the recipe book "Hungry for Health."
Silberstein created these simple, guilt-free, healthful dessert recipes, which are included in the book:
1/4 C flaxseeds, ground
1/4 C unsweetened carob powder, sifted
1/3 C walnuts, finely chopped
1/3 C raw almond butter
1/3 C honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
small bowl of unsweetened shredded coconut
Process all ingredients until mixture forms a dense ball. Remove from processor and roll small portions between palms of hands to form one inch balls. Roll in coconut to coat. Place on serving platter and refrigerate.
Yield: About 18 truffles
18 Deglet Noor dates, pitted
1 C almond butter
1/2 C shredded unsweetened coconut
18 pecan halves (optional)
Fill dates generously with nut butter. Roll top of date in coconut. Press a pecan half into top of each date, if desired.
Yield: 18 pieces
1 1/2 C raw almonds
1 1/2 C raw cashews
1 T flaxseeds, finely ground
1/4 C sesame tahini
3/4 C honey
1 T vanilla extract
3/4 tsp. sea salt
1 1/2 C unsweetened coconut
Place almonds and cashews in food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add flax, honey, tahini, vanilla, coconut and salt and pulse a few times more. Press firmly into 9 by 5 by 1 inch brownie pan and refrigerate several hours. Cut into small squares and store in airtight container in refrigerator. Remove just before serving.
Yield: About 24 pieces
Which means a Merry Christmas for ALL, and for all, a little dessert.
For more information about "Hungry for Health," or about the scientific data linking diet to cancer prevention and control, contact the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education.


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COSTA MESA — Kateryna Malakhova, 23, grew up in the small town of Novakakhovka, Ukraine, dreaming about playing tennis in Europe, living near the beach and giving the children in her community a place to play.
But in the Eastern European city of her youth there was a sense of closed doors and of corruption, she said.
Nevertheless, Malakhova accomplished her first dream, is living her second and is on her way to the third — a project she believes will give fresh hope to her old community that change can happen.
"I want to show that everything is possible and bring that hope," Malakhova said in a thick Russian accent.
In her final semester at Vanguard University, Malakhova is working with Vice President of Students Affairs Ann Hamilton and the organization Kids Around the World to bring a refurbished playground to the heart of Novakakhovka.
The playground will give children a place to use their imaginations and parents a chance to stop and converse, Hamilton said.
"For these kids, it will be a place where they can be a child," she said.
The two, along with Hamilton's family and a team from the Vanguard community, will be flying to the Ukraine on June 10 for about two weeks to bring Malakhova's dream to life.
The idea has been with Malakhova for years, but it wasn't until she shared her dream with Hamilton that the ball began to roll.
"Fate brought us together," Malakhova said. "Ann was the one [person] who actually said, 'Let's take a look at it.'"
Malakhova was at an annual dinner in August that Hamilton hosts at her home for student leaders when the conversation turned to dreams.
"I saw this flame in Katya, and I wanted to fan the fire," Hamilton said.
With the playground project underway, Malakhova said she has a new dream in mind — working for the United Nations.
"Everything is possible and you should just go for it," she said. "You will find another dream like I found Ann."


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Currently pr-str performance is terrible. We should implement printing in the same style as core_print.clj Clojure JVM.
I've rewritten the pr-str stuff, passing a StringBuffer down and appending to it instead of doing a massive amount of concats with temporary lists (some of which were lazy). The results are very promising. On V8, serialization of big data structures is 2-3 times faster, and in the IE8 JS engine, it's 10 times faster.
I still need to clean it up and get the tests working, but I should be able to submit a patch pretty soon.
I've attached my patch to optimize pr-str. I used the StringBuffer approach, with which I see very substantial performance improvements of 2-3X in V8 and 10-100X in IE8.
I also added a suite of tests for pr-str, based loosely on the reader tests, to make sure that I didn't break anything. All tests pass.
The approach looks good but this is a pretty big breaking change. After a year of ClojureScript I think there are quite a few code bases that rely on the contract of -pr-seq. I would prefer a patch that created a new protocol, IPrintMethod (or some better name) with support for this new interface for all current IPrintable types. Yes this means a lot of code duplication for now but this allows us to provide a fast path, it allows people to adopt it, and it gives us time to deprecate IPrintable.
I was afraid that you might say that! I was hoping that the leading dash on -pr-seq meant that nobody used it, but c'est la vie.
It shouldn't be hard to make things cohabitate in the way you described. Since I already renamed the -pr-seq function, I can just add the old stuff back in, and as long as the protocol names differ it should be easy.
I'll see if I can get to that this evening, although it might have to wait for the weekend. Either way, I'll get to it very soon.
Yeah anybody working with deftype or defrecord will probably have provided their own IPrintable implementation. You should be able to dispatch to the fast path with a satisfies? test.
I updated my patch with support for backwards compatibility with old types that implement -pr-seq. If an object does not satisfy the new protocol (IPrintWith), pr-str will fall back on IPrintable recursively. I marked various IPrintable-related features as ^:deprecated, and included comments that explain why.
I also added some new tests, for backwards compatibility and printing records.
For reference, I added a simple pr-str benchmark to cljs-bench. The test data structure that is printed is not very large, but I'm thinking that it's nested deeply enough to show the performance gains of my patch once it's applied. If not, I can update the benchmark to dynamically build up a larger data structure to really tax pr-str.
Could we get a compiler warning for IPrintable usage? We can then remove it from the next release.
I will add the warning, hopefully this weekend sometime. I need to think about how to do it, though. The easy way would be to just generate a warning whenever pr-seq is called. However, for a deeply nested structure, that would produce a whole lot of warnings for just one use of pr-seq. I'll try to come up with a solution that will only generate one warning per invocation of pr(-str).
Would be better to warn only implementation rather than usage. Ideally the patch just warns on files that are not core.cljs. That's still bound to create some noise internal to CLJS, but I think that'll encourage folks to fix their own code.
Ah, yeah, that would be much better. I forgot we're working on the compiler here, that sort of thing should be easy!
I wonder if an IWriter protocol isn't warranted here instead of making printer be a function. While it seems like overkill for clientside JS perhaps for serverside scripts it would be useful. Granted those users could easily construct a function but there something protocol like here that might benefit from being made explicit.
Perhaps worth pondering http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/io/Writer.html and http://nodejs.org/api/fs.html just a little bit.
I added an IWriter protocol, changed IPrintWith's name to IPrintWriter, and changed its implementation to use an IWriter. I added two types that implement IWriter: StringBufferWriter and StandardOutputWriter, and then implemented the pr-* functions in terms of those.
I changed IPrintWriter to IPrintWithWriter, as per a conversation I had with David Nolen on IRC.
This patch no longer applies to master. Can we get a new patch? Thanks!
Rebased the patch on top of master just now.
Great it applies! However tests now fail for SpiderMonkey and JavaScriptCore -
out/core-advanced-test.js:371: ReferenceError: write is not defined"
Exception: ReferenceError: Can't find variable: write global code@out/core-advanced-test.js:371
Also can we please remove the old patches to prevent future confusion?
out/core-advanced-test.js:371: ReferenceError: write is not defined"
Exception: ReferenceError: Can't find variable: write global code@out/core-advanced-test.js:371
Sadly, JavaScriptCore does not have any way to print to standard output without a newline, so I had to remove the more efficient StandardOutputWriter and output strings by building them up fully in memory and then dumping them in one big print.
Eventually we could add the option to supply a write-fn, which is just like print-fn except guaranteed not to output a trailing newline. Then we could check whether a write-fn was set and if so avoid the intermediate in-memory copy of the string.
The tests are now passing under all three implementations.
I'm confused as to why you needed to remove StandardOutputWriter. Is there any reason to not make the implementation adaptable to the available capabilities? I think that most people that use ClojureScript serverside will be using V8 or Rhino anyhow.
I'm confused as to why you needed to remove StandardOutputWriter. Is there any reason to not make the implementation adaptable to the available capabilities? I think that most people that use ClojureScript serverside will be using V8 or Rhino anyhow.
I removed StandardOutputWriter because it doesn't work with *print-fn*, which is assumed to append a newline to the text it outputs.
I agree that the implementation should be adaptable to the available capabilities, but I was thinking that such behavior could be added in a future patch.
The approach I had in mind was to add a settable *write-fn*, and have the implementation use a buffering approach if it *write-fn* is nil, otherwise use the more efficient StandardOutputWriter. If you agree with this approach, I'd be happy to add it to this patch.
But why do people need to deal with *print-fn* or *write-fn* at all? Can't this logic be hidden inside StandardOutputWriter?
(set! *out* (new StandardOutputWriter.))
Granted code exists that depends on *print-fn* so I'm not talking about removing them. But being able to set! *out* also opens the door for rebinding *out* just like we do in Clojure.
(set! *out* (new StandardOutputWriter.))
Is there an official list of what JS platforms are supported by ClojureScript? It appears that every platform has a unique API for printing to standard output, so StandardOutputWriter would have to inspect the environment to find write() (V8), putstr() (SpiderMonkey), no support (JavaScriptCore, Rhino), process.stdout.write() (node.js), or god knows what other functions in the more obscure JS engines.
I assume that *print-fn* exists to allow for compatibility with any JS platform (even those not explicitly tested against). If StandardOutputWriter is going to have platform-specific knowledge baked into it (e.g. a list of functions to try), I think it should also have a back door to allow people to override things for other JS platforms. I guess *out* could be used for that purpose, though...
I agree that this is a bit of scope creep for this ticket, we should hash it out a bit on design page first. Do we need *write-fn* for this patch to work? It would be preferable to do w/o it so we can design something proper w/o yet something else people will inadvertently depend on.
The patch, in its current form (e.g. without a StandardOutputWriter), assumes that only *print-fn* is available, and doesn't require a *write-fn*.
Even without the StandardOutputWriter, it's generally much faster (and certainly no worse) than the existing implementation.
Great! Will go with this then.
Can we rebase the patch on master again, this won't apply cleanly because of another commit thank snuck in involving pr-str. Thanks!
Huh, that patch was based on the latest master commit – I'm very confused about why it won't apply cleanly. I must have done something weird when I created it. I tested the application of the new patch I'm attaching, so it should be good to go.
Sweet! Good stuff, Evan, thanks.
You wouldn't be interested in writing a new patch for
CLJS-321 would you?
This ticket is great but it did affect printing behavior - it would be nice to resolve http://dev.clojure.org/jira/browse/CLJS-372 before cutting a new release.
Could you add some more detail to
CLJS-372? I'll be happy to fix any regressions caused by this patch. In my testing, I didn't notice anything broken, though, so I'll need a bit more detail so that I know where to start looking.
I added some more detail to


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Corrective concealer shades include:
Pink (Shade 1) counteracts sallow, dull skin and effectively corrects yellow and olive pigmentation.
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Yellow (Shade 3) balances pink skin tones, conceals red-marks, pinkish blemishes and under-eye circles. Also use to brighten dull skin.
Green (Shade 4) tones down redness in skin, conceals small blemishes and blotchiness induces by rosacea or skin irritation.
I own two – the green and 01, the pink. I have a feeling 02 Orange will work nicely under the eyes as will 03 Yellow but I have been using pink cos it just happens to be the one I managed to get cheap on the eBay.
The Armani concealers come with very thin brushes – they are good for getting into crevices and also for deciding where to place the creative colour.
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* It looks more natural than touche eclat, which is too light for medium skin like mine, and more than yellow concealers that look racoon like.
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We found out that the R700 multi core marchitecture chip will support the next generation DirectX that some call DirectX 10.1. There are some rumours that Microsoft might rename it DirectX 11, but we believe that it will stick with DirectX 10.something for now.
Last week we told you that ATI is getting really big on tessellation and you can read the original piece here.
We believe that tessellation will finally become a part of DirectX in the 10.1 version and the developers will have the chance to create big terrains with a few polygons. The chip will tessellate it, in up to 15 segments per polygon.
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SOME "frank discussions" are needed between Murco and the Welsh and UK governments, Labour's shadow energy secretary has said.
Caroline Flint MP joined Labour's Preseli Pembrokeshire parliamentary candidate Paul Miller on a round of renewable energy visits in the county today (Wednesday, April 9).
Last week staff at Murco Milford Haven Refinery were told that a deal to sell the refinery to investment firm Greybull Capital had fallen through.
Speaking ahead of a meeting with the Unite union representative at Murco, Allan Card, Ms Flint said: "I think what is needed are some frank discussions between Murco and the Welsh and UK governments.
"I don't think there's a simple answer to this, but there is a need to better understand what has put the buyer off and if there's anything that can be done."
She added: "Not only are we talking about hundreds of jobs on the site, the hundreds of other jobs in the supply chain are also of concern too.
"This isn't a partisan issue, I know the Welsh Government and the UK Government are looking at whatever they can do to help, and certainly as the shadow energy secretary, I have asked for support to do whatever we can to ensure a future at the site.
"The refinery is meeting all the requirements expected of it so that's not an issue. What we need to have is a discussion with Murco to see what is needed to keep the refinery going forward."
During her visit, Ms Flint switched on the final transformer station at Liddeston Ridge Solar Park, saw Tidal Energy Ltd's new underwater turbines and took a boat tour around the Haven, before meeting Haven Energy Forum representatives.
"Pembrokeshire does look to be leading the way, certainly looking at all the resources around the coastline which are still to be realised," said Ms Flint.
"There's a lot of potential there, and just in terms of wind as well, and solar, there are a lot of opportunities here.
"It's all about Pembrokeshire, Wales and other parts of the UK playing to their strengths, combining these natural assets with the very best technology, knowledge and skills on our doorstep."
Mr Miller said: "My role is to make sure that everyone is on our side, that everyone on the Labour bench is aware of the impact UK energy policy has on Milford Haven, on our waterway and our economy in Pembrokeshire."


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America's 10 best small towns for Christmas
The best places to celebrate the holidays—"It's a Wonderful Life," all right!
The best places to celebrate the holidays—"It's a Wonderful Life," all right!
These great American towns sure can light up, sing out, and celebrate the Christmas season right. We recommend adding these festive small towns to your holiday travel bucket list, stat!
1. Leavenworth, Wash.
On any given day this Bavarian-themed town gives off an Alpine holiday air, but during snowy December, 21 miles of lights trace each peaked roof of the half-timbered village and run scallops along fences. The holiday is anticipated with handbell concerts, a lively weekend-long Christkindlmarkt, harp music, and a weekly festival around the town tree with carolers, Gluhwein, and sledding.
2. Woodstock, Vt.
It sounds like it could only happen on Christmas cards: a parade of horses and buggies circling a snowy village green. But Woodstock Wassail Weekend is an annual event in picturesque Woodstock, Vermont. Carolers serenade townsfolk and everyone gathers for the lighting of the town tree and Yule log. Historic homes and farms open for celebrations of rural and small-town holiday heritage. You may have to pinch yourself to believe the charming New England spectacle.
3. Asheville, N.C.
Not surprisingly, much of Asheville's holiday focus is on Biltmore, the historic Vanderbilt mansion, which dresses up lavishly with ribbons, garlands, and sparking lights. Elsewhere in this active mountain town, locals gather to watch Santa rappel down Chimney Rock as a warm-up exercise for his upcoming Christmas Eve activities. The well-established arts scene in town makes shopping for unique gifts easy at craft shows and studio visits in the River Arts District.
4. Jackson, Wyo.
No town lights up for the holidays quite like Jackson. The town at the base of the Tetons has a spectacular town square any time of the year, with monumental arches of elk antlers at the four corners. But around the holidays, the arches are wrapped in strings of lights to illuminate the nights with a festive glow. Stick around until New Year's Eve if you want to see the torch parade of ski instructors snaking down the mountain at the town's two ski resorts.
5. Natchitoches, La.
Christmas in Natchitoches begins in June when the bulbs on the strings of holiday lights are tested in anticipation of the town's proud Festival of Lights. The town of 18,000 celebrates the season with more 300,000 lights and 100 set pieces displayed along the banks of Cane River Lake, honoring the holiday and their Creole heritage. Festivities, including carriage rides, historic home tours, a children's festival, fireworks, a 5K race, parades, and live performances, go on until January 6.
6. Helen, Ga.
You may not expect to find an Alpine village along the banks of Georgia's Chattahoochee River, but Helen, a former logging town at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, reinvented itself long ago as a Bavarian town. Visitors come to town in December to view the wreaths and artist-decorated holiday trees on auction at the Festival of Trees and to participate in the Kinderfest, the Christkindlmarkt, and tree lighting in tiny downtown Helen.
7. Williamsburg, Va.
Colonial holiday traditions like caroling by torchlight, fife and drum performances, and interpretive programs (care to celebrate with the Madisons and Jeffersons?!) set the stage for Christmas in charming Williamsburg. The activities culminate in a Grand Illumination, a celebratory fireworks and historic gun-salute display, best viewed from the town green. For the less historic minded, nearby Busch Gardens opens for the holiday with Christmas Town, a stroll through European holiday traditions.
8. Durango, Colo.
This historic mining town uses the local steam-engine train to festive advantage with snowy rides through the surrounding mountains along the Animas River. The Durango & Silverton narrow gauge train operates year-round but in December, its runs include a Polar Express-inspired trip for kids as well as weekend Christmas Tree runs on which passengers can cut their own tree and get it transported back to town.
9. Delray Beach, Fla.
A 100-foot-tall Christmas tree is just the thing to shift the mood from beach to holiday. At the center of the aptly named Old School Square (a historic district revived as a cultural center), the tree magically opens to reveal a wonderland inside, with toy trains running around miniature scenes depicting holiday traditions.
10. Annapolis, Md.
Annapolis showcases its impressive 18th-century historic district at the holidays, with candlelit strolls and guided tours of some of the town's grand homes. The town is lavishly trimmed with evergreen garlands and, down on the City Dock, reflections of the holiday tree twinkle in the water of the harbor. The town's nautical traditions are honored with a lighted boat parade in December.


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Steven A. Cohen's $15 billion hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors will continue to operate as the firm deals with criminal charges of insider trading, a spokesman for SAC said in a statement.
Spokesman Jonathan Gasthalter said the firm "has never encouraged, promoted or tolerated insider trading and takes its compliance and management obligations seriously."
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The hedge fund was indicted in U.S. District Court in New York on Thursday, but not Cohen personally.
"The handful of men who admit they broke the law does not reflect the honesty, integrity and character of the thousands of men and women who have worked at SAC over the past 21 years. SAC will continue to operate as we work through these matters."
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Chicago police say 3-year-old boy, 2 others critically injured after 12 people shot in park
CHICAGO – Twelve people are injured after being shot at a park on Chicago's southwest side, including a 3-year-old boy who is in critical condition.
Officer Amina Greer says the shooting occurred shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday.
A witness, Julian Harris, tells the Chicago Sun-Times (http://bit.ly/1buUXze) dreadlocked men fired at him from a gray sedan before turning toward Cornell Square Park and firing at people in the area. He said his 3-year-old nephew was wounded in the cheek.
Chicago Fire Department officials said the child was in critical condition. Two other victims were also in critical condition. The others were reported in serious to fair condition.


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Author Notes: Fiddleheads, watercress, ramps, yes, please! You know that Spring has finally arrived when you see those ridiculously cute little buggers otherwise known as fiddleheads in the produce section. And, Oh! Ramps! With their pungent garlic flavor and their gorgeous, bright green leaves, they are so well-suited for pesto, it's stupid!
Pesto really is one of Italy's greatest culinary gifts to the world. The uses for it are quite possibly endless, it's incredibly simple to make, and it makes any pasta dish taste downright sexy! I love to create unusual pestos using somewhat unexpected ingredients and watercress definitely fits the bill. I've seen a lot of recipes for ramp pesto that I've found quite pleasing, but I wanted to create something sweeter and gentler - consider it a "Thinking Man's" pesto, if you will. The subtle hint of mint with the sharp, spicy taste of ramps become absolutely elegant mixed with the sweet, refreshing, and peppery taste of watercress. Use it in the pasta recipe below, spread it on your toast with a little ricotta cheese, thin it with extra olive oil and lemon juice to make a dynamite dressing, or come up with your own fabulous way to enjoy it! —the preservery.
Serves: 6
pound pasta (any kind will do - I used whole-wheat spaghetti)
1 1/2
cups fiddleheads
ounces (1 package) frozen peas
1 1/2
tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
Ramp and Watercress Pesto
bunch (5-7 small stalks) ramps
bunch (about 4 cups) watercress
cup mint leaves
cup pine nuts
1/4 - 1/3
cups olive oil
cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
salt and pepper to taste
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. When pasta is about 2 minutes from being done (still crunchy in the middle but pliable in texture) add the fiddleheads to the boiling water. Cook for a minute and a half or so, then add the frozen peas. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, then drain.
- Meanwhile, assemble the pesto. In a food processor, add ramps, watercress, mint and pine nuts. Pulse a few times and then set the processor to "on". Slowly drizzle enough olive oil for the pesto to be slightly moist and hold together. When pesto is blended, add cheese, salt and pepper and mix to combine. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss about 1 cup of pesto (or more, if desired), butter, and pasta together until the butter is melted. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a grating of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on top (and a poached egg, if that's how you roll).
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Spring Alliums
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AMA Motocross heads to Miller Motorsports Park for the penultimate round of the upcoming 2013 season.
Miller Motorsports Park may not be hosting another World Superbike round in 2013, but they will get an outdoor National. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will stop for the penultimate round of the 2013 season to ride on a new, purpose-built track in the infield of Miller for one of the first AMA motocross contests to be held in Utah in 40 years. Since Utah boasts some of the best off-road riding around, it seems fitting that the premier-level motocross championship in the US make a stop in the state. Tickets go on sale December 15, 2012 for the August 17, 2013 round. We haven't seen any plans for the track yet, but will post any information as soon as it becomes available. The news of Miller's future in motocross was announced in an MX Sports Pro Racing press release, which is included in full below. – MotoUSA Byron Wilson
MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, announce that the state-of-the-art Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, will become the 11th stop on the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Following the announcement of the 2013 series schedule and advance ticket sales for next summer, the series is pleased to welcome the prestigious Miller Motorsports Park as host of the Utah National, Round 11 of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday August 17.
Miller Motorsports Park will construct a permanent purpose-built, national-caliber, motocross circuit in the infield of its road-racing course to host the Utah National. The proximity of Salt Lake City will be very popular with teams and fans, and the ability to use the paddock garages, grandstands and suites at Miller Motorsports Park will be a first for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.
"The Utah National is going to be a milestone event for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship," said Davey Coombs, President of MX Sports Pro Racing. "Miller Motorsports Park is an amazing facility, with incredible amenities that our teams and fans will love, in a market where action sports are everywhere. It is a different sort of venue than we are accustomed to visiting, but it is ideal in light of the rapid growth our series is enjoying. We think it's a perfect fit and we can't wait to show the great fans in Utah what the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is all about."
2013 will be the first time in 40 years that a National has been held in the state of Utah. In addition to bringing great economic impact to the state and community, the Utah National will provide fans in a new area of the country the opportunity to witness the world's best motocross athletes compete for the prestigious title of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion. Miller Motorsports Park is a world-renowned race center hosting prestigious racing and motorsports events throughout the year. As the newest partner with Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, Miller Motorsports Park will bring a new perspective to the 2013 series.
"Utah is excited to welcome the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the opportunity it brings to showcase Utah to a nationally televised audience and to generate significant economic impact to our great state," said Gary R. Herbert, Governor of Utah.
"We are very pleased to announce the addition of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to Miller Motorsports Park's schedule of events," said Greg Miller, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, which owns and operates Miller Motorsports Park. "This announcement has been a long time in the making and we appreciate the cooperation of everyone involved in helping it become a reality. We look forward to hosting the riders, teams and fans in August, and to providing another world-class event for the State of Utah."
"We are very proud to bring the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to Utah," said John Larson, General Manager of Miller Motorsports Park. "We believe the addition of a world-class motocross facility to our campus makes Miller Motorsports Park the most versatile motorsports facility in North America, if not the world. This will be one of the most exciting events ever staged at our facility, and we know that it is going to be a big hit with motocross enthusiasts and action-sports fans throughout Utah and the western United States."
"The Utah Sports Commission is thrilled to welcome the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to 'The State of Sport,'" said Jeff Robbins, president and CEO of the Utah Sports Commission. "Our passionate Utah fans are already familiar with such household-name action-sports athletes as Ryan Dungey, Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart and Chad Reed through their annual Supercross visits to Salt Lake City. The Utah National at Miller Motorsports Park will give them another chance to see their heroes in action. We are anxiously looking forward to adding this great event to Utah's calendar of world-class sporting events in 2013."
Tickets for the 2013 Utah National at Miller Motorsports Park will be available on Saturday, December 15. To obtain tickets or information about Miller Motorsports Park, call 435-277-RACE (7223) or visit the track's website at www.MillerMotorsportsPark.com.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicks off on May 18, 2013 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic. Tickets for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are on sale at AlliSports.com. Purchase tickets before December 24 for $20 off series merchandise and a chance to win a Moto Swag Pack, complete with ticket upgrades, series merchandise, and products from series sponsors etnies and FMF Apparel.
For additional information on the series, please visit AlliSports.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship news.
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MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious professional motocross series – the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road power sport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.
Alli Sports
Alli Sports, is an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events, media, and authentic branded products. Alli Sports includes: the Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the Red Bull Signature Series; Alli Media, which creates, produces, and distributes original content; and Alli Enterprises which includes a partnership with action sports retailer Dogfunk.com. Alli Sports is a division of the NBC Sports Group. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.
NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January 2011, the sports assets of the two companies combined to form the NBC Sports Group, which serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of a unique array of broadcast television, cable television, radio and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBC Sports Network, Golf Channel, 11 NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Radio and all of their respective digital properties. The NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, MLS, Tour de France, French Open, Formula One, IndyCar and many more.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition,
which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.


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The PHP community, specifically the PEAR group has lost a member of their family - Bertrand Gugger (toggg), a valued contributor to the PEAR project.
The PEAR Project has lost a member of its community. Bertrand Gugger (toggg) passed away in the night from June 16th to 17th after suffering a heart attack.
Bertrand was involved in the maintenance of several important PEAR packages, including the Validate package family.
Posted here, here, here and here is more information about his contributions to the PEAR project and personal experiences with him.


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The reasons behind Boulder's proposals to require bear-proof trash cans and raise fines for garbage violators are being "blurred," the city's urban wildlife conservation coordinator said Monday night.
About 30 people showed up for a presentation on bears and trash policies where Valerie Matheson discussed proposed changes to trash storage, collection and code enforcement and responded to a slew of concerns.
The Boulder City Council will review trash policies Jan. 21. There are several proposals, including one that would require bear-resistant trash cans for anyone living in the area with the highest bear activity over the last 10 years -- west of Broadway, north of Greenbriar Boulevard and south of Wonderland Lake.
That change could also only go into effect for a smaller area within those limits.
"We have a problem in Boulder," Matheson said. "It's a lot easier and a lot faster (for bears) to eat trash than to forage in their natural habitat."
She stressed that the main concern is not to drive bears away but to keep the animals from coming into the city and eating trash because it puts them in danger.
Despite her message, several people wondered aloud about why the bears are considered a nuisance. One man even proposed legalizing bow hunting within city limits.
After the meeting, Matheson said there has been some trouble with messaging.
"It gets blurred because Boulder values wildlife. When we talk about protecting bears and securing trash, it gets blurry."
In her presentation, Matheson outlined the costs and logistics of trash storage and collection with bear-resistant containers.
Using Western Disposal Services, which owns the containers and is responsible for their maintenance and repairs, it would cost residents $3.75 per month for the special containers, or $7.50 per month for trash and compost.
Another plan, through One-Way Inc., would require people to purchase their own containers and be responsible for upkeep. The flat costs for Bear Saver brand trash cans run between $161 and $231.
She said the best way to keep bears out -- by building community sheds to hold trash -- presents space and funding issues, and retrofitting trash cans to be bear-resistant is not always effective.
There are also proposed changes to trash code enforcement. One option is to raise the fine for trash violators from $100 to $250 and waive the "direct service" requirement that means officers must deliver a violation notice to the person responsible. Alternatively, violators would be given until their court date to purchase a bear-resistant container.
Staffing would be unlikely change to increase enforcement efforts.
Four bears were killed in the city by wildlife officers this year.
Steve Jones, president of the Boulder Audubon Society, was met with enthusiastic approval when he said the issue is about "the right of bears to live." He also expressed concern that the tax burden would be placed only on those who live west of Broadway.
The results of an informal poll showed that of 29 people responding at the open house, 81 percent agreed that residents in the largest area of bear activity should have to secure their trash and compost. When asked if they were in favor of most of the individual trash code changes, a majority agreed.
Matheson said the next step is for her and her staff to make an official recommendation by late December.
Residents can give feedback on the options in an online survey through Dec. 23 at bouldercolorado.gov/wildlife.


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Big Cheese needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 105 designs submitted by 37 freelance designers.
At Spudlets.com we offer ~ 30,000 products through our ecommerce store tailored to make small businesses run more efficiently. Want a sophisticated and professional look while at the same time conveying the youthful energy that the owners of the company exude.
- Would like just to use the letters of the company as the logo
- Perhaps something more simple
- No characters or gimmicks (for example don't use a couch potato)
- Maybe the letter 'l' as a paperclip or something like this though
- Black with one color (perhaps green or blue)
The attached file (spudlets.jpg) was well received. Just would like to improve on this.
Small businesses although eventually we'd like to compete against officedepot and officemax. We think more women are going to be buying from the site. Corporate types of people on the move and are tech savy.
We want to see all ideas and are very open minded. If you see something already submitted, submit something different. The website isn't built yet (just in sandbox mode now) so don't use this as any kind of gauge.
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There is growing momentum in Washington and around the country in the fight to restore fiscal sanity. So get ready for the counter-attack by the special interests and ideologues.
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A growing number of Republicans have now stood up to Grover Norquist's organization, Americans for Tax Reform, and disavowed the pledge they signed to not raise taxes. We should all commend legislators like Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Senator Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.) and Representative Peter King (R-N.Y.), who have recently joined in refusing to put ATR's pledge ahead of the nation's interests.
They and other elected officials give us hope that Congress will get behind non-partisan solutions to address both the near-term "fiscal cliff" and the larger "fiscal abyss," represented by our enormous projected deficits and growing national debt.
But the battle is far from over. Ideologues and special interests on the left and right are marshaling forces to crush all efforts to achieve a reasoned fiscal compromise. We are about to discover if our elected representatives are leaders or minions.
Each party has its sacred cow, untouchable in previous negotiations. For the Republicans, it is their insistence on no tax increases; for the Democrats it is a refusal to consider cuts to social insurance programs.
Both positions are irresponsible - because we cannot address our structural deficits and mounting debt burdens without additional tax revenues and reform of existing social insurance programs. After all, total federal liabilities, unfunded promises for Medicare and Social Security, and other commitments are more than $71 trillion and growing by about $100 billion a week.
Already, however, several major unions and other special interest groups - for example, AARP and The Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare - have launched campaigns to pressure members of Congress to keep social insurance programs off the table in connection with any fiscal Grand Bargain.
These efforts coincide with the "Social Security Protector's Pledge" championed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). His pledge now has signatures from 110 representatives and 11 senators.
Meanwhile, Americans for Tax Reform still has signed no-tax pledges from more than 200 representatives and many senators. You can bet that right-wing ideologues will be threatening to punish any Republican legislators who stray.
There are no guarantees that enough of our elected representatives in Washington will stand up to the special interests and the wings of both parties, which have an outsized influence on fundraising as well as the parties' conventions and primaries.
Fortunately, we have a group with a strong spine in the Senate's "Gang of Eight," an informal, bipartisan group seeking to forge a fiscal Grand Bargain. Another encouraging sign is the commitment of rank-and-file members like Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) and Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.), who rejected special-interest pledges and committed to put everything on the table some time ago.
There is another important reason we might finally get meaningful action no later than the end of 2013. That is the fact that the special interests and ideologues are out of step with a vast majority of the American people. The key message from Nov. 6 was that the voters want Washington politicians to work together and compromise to achieve real solutions for our challenges.
This didn't surprise me, given my extensive travels on fiscal issues. Everywhere I went this fall, during a nationwide fiscal responsibility bus tour, more than 95% of our audiences agreed that putting the nation's finances in order should be a top priority. More than 80% agreed that it would take both additional tax revenue and reduced spending, including social insurance reforms.
A significant majority of "We the People" are ready for tough choices. They are tired of Washington policymakers evading their fiduciary duty and stewardship responsibility to America and Americans.
That message should be loud and clear to every elected official who has shackled himself to special- interest pledges - whether express or implied. People who do so represent part of the problem rather than part of the solution.
In contrast, those who resist and reject the dictates of special interests and who put the interests of the country first are in tune with the American people. It's time for all federal elected officials to rescind these pledges, get to work and achieve real results.
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ADDISON COUNTY — Mount Abraham topped Middlebury on Saturday to highlight area high school girls' soccer action in the latter half of last week. In other games, Vergennes and Otter Valley each came up short twice.
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BRISTOL — Friday's 2-1 setback to visiting Division I Essex dropped the Division II Mount Abraham Union High School field hockey team to 5-3, but even though it represented the Eagles' third loss in four games, Coach Mary Stetson was not upset afterward.
To start with, the 5-1-2 Hornets are playing like D-I title favorites. Friday's win was their fifth straight and the first in that stretch in which Essex has even allowed a goal.
ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school field hockey action in the latter half of last week, Middlebury gave its new coach her first varsity win, Mount Abraham picked up a key Metro win, and Division II Otter Valley split two games against D-I Marble Valley foes.
ADDISON COUNTY — In area boys' soccer action in the latter half of last week, Otter Valley and Vergennes each came up short.
Mount Abraham (7-0) and Middlebury (1-7) were idle. The Tigers play at Rice, Milton and Missisquoi this week, while the Eagles host Rice on Monday, VUHS on Wednesday, and Missisquoi on Friday.
Here's a quick recap of the looming federal government shutdown and why it's unique.
At midnight Monday, Oct. 1, non-essential parts of the U.S. government will be shut down. Of the nation's two million federal workers, about 40 percent (800,000) will be furloughed for an unknown amount of time. About 1.4 million active duty military personnel will remain on the job, but most civilians working in the Defense Department face furloughs.
Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven held its first annual Harvest Festival Sept. 22. Staff photographer Trent Campbell snapped these photos.
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HANCOCK — A Bristol man riding in a cement truck was killed when the truck overturned on Route 125 in Hancock Wednesday afternoon. The driver was seriously injured.
Vermont State Police reported that Jason Barton, 35, of Winooski was driving a cement mixer truck eastbound on Route 125 around 1:20 p.m. on Sept. 25, with 45-year-old Michael Thompson of Bristol as a passenger. The mixer was loaded with concrete on the way to a job site.
MIDDLEBURY — The man accused in a string of burglaries committed in Addison County earlier this year faced additional charges in Vermont Superior Court's Criminal Division in Middlebury on Wednesday and was denied bail.
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