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Originally published Friday, July 5, 2013 at 3:59 PM
Guest: There must be a better way to train teachers
Too few aspiring classroom teachers receive the training and support they need to be effective, writes Los Angeles Times guest columnist Eli Broad.
Los Angeles Times
IF America's medical schools were failing to offer their students the academic content and practical experience necessary to provide high-quality health care, we would be outraged.
But that's exactly what happens in most undergraduate and graduate schools of education. According to a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality — which was funded by 62 organizations, led by the Carnegie Corp. and the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation — too few aspiring classroom teachers receive the training and support they need to be effective. And that disconnect has alarming implications not just for them but for the future of K-12 public education.
Eight years in the works, the "Teacher Prep Review" examined admissions standards, course requirements and content, student teaching manuals and graduate surveys for more than 1,100 college and university programs. Together, these programs prepare two-thirds of our nation's new K-12 teachers, so what they do matters a lot. But fewer than 10 percent of them earned at least three stars in this report's four-star rating system.
This new study shines a critical light on the strongest teacher-training programs so that others can learn from their success and model best practices. It also gives aspiring graduate students important information about the programs they are considering — before investing considerable time and tuition — and aids K-12 school districts in their teacher-recruitment efforts. The lesson is clear: If we want to improve teacher quality and elevate the status of the profession in a way that reflects how important it is to America's collective future, we can no longer ignore the way we educate and prepare them.
We know that the highest-performing countries — such as Finland and China — recruit their teacher candidates from the top third of students. Yet here in the United States, only a quarter of teacher-training programs restrict admissions to applicants from the top half of their class.
Sure, raising the bar for admissions is an important first step. But it isn't nearly enough. Institutions of higher education need to take far more responsibility for the kind of education and practical experience they offer the teacher candidates they admit.
As states begin implementing more rigorous K-12 standards aimed at preparing all students for life after high school, teacher-education programs must ensure that their graduates are ready to teach to those higher standards. Yet fewer than one in nine elementary-teacher-training programs and barely one-third of high school-level-training programs are preparing future teachers for this more rigorous content.
Rather than relying on schools of education to deliver on this promise, I would advocate a different approach: Help aspiring teachers develop content expertise by requiring them to study math, science, English and other core subjects for three years, and then provide top performers in each subject area with the training and support they need to learn how to teach the content.
Once they have the content knowledge, however, it is important to hone instructional techniques and gain classroom-management experience through a rigorous student-teaching experience. Yet three out of four education schools failed to ensure that student teachers were paired with highly skilled veterans from whom they can learn best practices.
We would never allow a medical student to perform surgery without participating in a high-quality residency program and studying under the careful eye of an experienced physician. We shouldn't force new teachers to enter the classroom without the same type of support and training.
Great teachers can make all the difference in how well a student learns. Magic happens in the classroom between amazing educators and their students. That's where a lifelong love of learning is instilled.
Every student in America deserves to have a great teacher. And that starts with ensuring that all aspiring teachers receive the training and support they need to enter the profession prepared to bring learning to life.
Eli Broad is founder of the Broad Foundations. He wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.


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From the nation's wetlands to the Missouri River to restoring the Everglades, no important water-related controversy has escaped the attention of the National Academies. Committees organized by the Water Science and Technology Board or the Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology have produced many reports on these and other topics. Committee members are selected for the individual expertise, and the committee is balanced to represent various points of view. At a time when water resources management is one of the nation's most complex endeavors, these reports provide thoughtful analysis and helpful direction to policymakers and stakeholders. This brochure highlights some of the most important scientific themes that have emerged from the reports to date on the restoration of the Everglades. With support from sponsors, the National Academies will likely continue in its science advisory role to the agencies working on restoration plans.

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NOBODY'S PERFECT - Rory (Alexis Bledel) is upset over Logan's (Matt Czuchry) absence and the fact that they had to cancel their long-planned trip to Asia. Wanting to cheer Rory up and take her mind off her own sad love life, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) turns her house into an Asian-themed wonderland. Lane (Keiko Agena) returns from her disastrous honeymoon. While repairing the damage to the diner, Luke (Scott Patterson) tells T.J. (guest star Michael DeLuise) about his break-up with Lorelai, prompting T.J. and Liz (guest star Kathleen Whilhoite) to insist that Luke come over for dinner and sympathy. When Luke and Lorelai run into each other in town, Luke can't hide his anger over their breakup. Finally, Rory is furious when she learns that Lorelai slept with Christopher (David Sutcliffe). Melissa McCarthy and Sean Gunn also star. Bethany Rooney directed the episode written by Rebecca Rand Kirshner (#2T7752).


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Need an updated website for energy kinesiologist, massage therapist, facialist and teacher. I have an integrated holistic and medical approach to helping people in pain and stress. I specialize in manual lymphatic drainage (goal is to decrease swelling) for surgeries including cosmetic surgeries. I have a business background (have an MBA), medical (RN) and use an integrated holistic/spiritual approach to helping people. What is energy kinesiology (Touch for Health system)? This holistic approach balances the Chinese 14 lines of energy that run through a body (meridians) helps in decreasing pain and anxiety, increases strength of muscles, and even helps in integrating "goals" in to the body. For example, if you have a fear of success, I can balance the sabotage thinking and decrease the stress on this goal, so someone can move forward instead of doubting themselves. I use kinesiology also in my massages. I am able to "turn on" muscles, so the body is functioning fully and I have also been able to help a golfer who couldn't complete his golf swing. My business is called "The Healing Path'- everyone has their own healing path. My price range is from $75- $200 per session.
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I want to have a website that shows that I am a professional who wants to help people using holistic techniques to help create "change" in the mind, body, and spirit. I currently am primarily a massage therapist and facialist, however my goal is to promote the teaching of kinesiology and to educate the public in its benefits. My current website is designed like a "day spa . I need the following categories: my philosophy, about me, services, FAQ, classes, and contact. I like photo realistic styles with clean flowing lines. I am Asian, but I don't have to have an Asian motif. No cartoons please. I would like the use of the color "purple or lavender" due to the high vibration of the color. I have liked websites that have a background wall paper at the left and right sides of the website with the center column moving with information.
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Veteran Dem George Miller to retire
Rep. George Miller, Nancy Pelosi's strong right arm and one of the top Democratic legislators of his generation, is stepping down at the end of this year after four decades in Congress.
Miller informed Pelosi, the Democratic leader, of his decision last Wednesday and began telling personal staff Monday morning in advance of a public announcement in his Bay Area home district.
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Miller's decision is a personal loss for Pelosi and is sure to be seen as a blow to Democrats. But Miller said his retirement has everything to do with having reached the 40-year mark in Congress and is no reflection on his party's chances of regaining power in the House in November.
( PHOTOS: Who's leaving Congress?)
"I've immense confidence in her," he said of Pelosi. "I am energized by our freshman class, their diversity, their enthusiasm. This decision is about me having been here 40 years. I am comfortable that it is the right time."
In a short interview, Miller downplayed the significance of his leaving. ""I was never in awe of the `indispensable man' theory," he joked. "I tried that once on my high school football coach. And I sat on the bench for most of the year."
Nonetheless his retirement leaves a big hole to fill.
Just 29 when first elected in 1974, he was already a six-term veteran when Pelosi arrived in the House in the summer of 1987. And like some big, rough-edged younger brother, Miller would be at her side every step of her way up the House leadership.
Indeed at 68, Miller may be the closest thing the House has to its own version of a Teddy Kennedy — stripped of the Camelot drama but with the same fire and imposing presence on the floor of the chamber.
Like Kennedy, the late Massachusetts senator, Miller came to Washington as a young man and heir to his own established political family in California's Contra Costa County. Like Kennedy again, he was a force in party politics but ultimately legislation became his wheelhouse — most especially bills impacting education, labor rights, and Western land and water issues.
"If you want to get into a fight with me, you better bring your lunch," Miller would famously tell opponents at committee hearings. Former Rep. Dale Kildee (D-Mich.) once said wryly of his colleague: "He is very honest intellectually, which is redeeming, because he can be brusque."
One of the last of the Democratic "Watergate babies," Miller was part of a post-Vietnam 70's generation filled with moral certitude. And as a young congressman, he had a fiery teacher, the legendary Rep. Phil Burton (D-Calif.) from neighboring San Francisco.
( PHOTOS: Nancy Pelosi's career)
Still in his freshman term, Miller watched Burton lose to Jim Wright — the future House speaker from Texas — in a remarkably close and bitter Democratic battle over the majority leader's post. Backing Wright then was the late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.), also elected in 1974 and a Marine veteran of the same Vietnam War that Miller had protested.
Years later, after the Republican takeover in 1994, time and Pelosi brought Miller and Murtha closer. In the ensuing debate over the Iraq war and the run-up to Pelosi's triumph in the 2006 elections, they stood out like bookends or boulders — each at least six-foot-three, 200-plus pounds towering behind the stylish first-woman speaker.


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Authors: Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
Cross-posted from Yes! Magazine:
"The disaster is already in progress, but we have it in our power to end this injustice."-- Desmond Tutu, COP15
I am writing from Copenhagen. It is 3a.m. and I am filled with incredibly conflicting emotions.
I am surrounded by those who face the consequences of global warming every day – families who watched their homes disappear in flood waters, farmers who can no longer harvest their crops because of drought, and those who have lived peacefully but are facing strife as they watch their homeland's natural resources deplete rapidly.
A debate about the existence of global warming denies the human experience and hardship of millions of people around the world.
However, I carry with me a great hope and faith. Last year, the United States came together. We stood defiant in our affirmation of our commitment to one another. We recognized our desperate need to be one country whose values and purpose would withstand the test of time.
Yet, we are at a crossroads. Barack Obama was elected with the promise of a clean-energy economy that would restore our economic power and affirm our place as part of a global community. He left no doubt that global warming was real and was a threat to our existence. People of faith joined with young and old, rich and poor. We stood together because we loved our country and we wanted it to be better. We heard a call to our highest selves.
Now, that feeling has faded for so many. The political reality of our current system has given way to disillusionment, and in moments like this, despair.
This moment calls us back into action. The election is not the end of the mission. Change can only be measured by the translation of values and promise into action. Hope is not enough. It must become change.
We are being called into service. The United States must take bold leadership in Copenhagen. We act not just for the mother who spoke from Africa, but for those in Oakland and Coal River Mountain who want to see their children thrive and have opportunity in their communities.
Desmond Tutu's words in Copenhagen reminded us that we have an ability to stop the injustice.
We must stand strong in our values and commitment to one another. Change is not easy and cannot be measured only by election cycles.
We need to match rhetoric to results. And I hope to see it here, now, in Copenhagen.
Yes! Magazine is a non-profit magazine concerned with building a more just, sustainable, and compassionate future with articles about economic alternatives and peace options.


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Von Miller named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Hard to believe but Von Miller had never previously won an AFC Defensive Player of the Week award this year.
He has now.
Miller received the honor this week because one, San Francisco's Aldon Smith plays in the NFC, and two, the Broncos' pass-rushing linebacker dominated the San Diego Chargers on Sunday with three sacks and two forced fumbles.
Miller momentarily became the NFL's sack leader with 13, but Smith had 5 1/2 sacks against the pathetic Chicago Bears' offensive tackles on Monday night to take the lead with 15 sacks overall.
Miller is the third Broncos' player to receive the weekly AFC defensive honor, following cornerback Tracy Porter in Week 1 and Wesley Woodyard in week 8.


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Terry Mattingly, Editor
Terry Mattingly (tmatt.net) writes the nationally syndicated "On Religion" column for the Universal Uclick Syndicate and is Senior Fellow for Media and Religion at The King's College in New York City. He was the founder of the Washington Journalism Center at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, which in 2015 was rebooted at The King's College. Mattingly's father was a pastor and his mother a language arts teacher. Thus, it's no surprise that Mattingly is a journalist and teacher who focuses on religion and that he continues to study both writing and religion. He double-majored in journalism and history at Baylor University and then earned an M.A. at Baylor in Church-State Studies and an M.S. in communications at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
He has worked as a reporter and religion columnist at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver and the Charlotte Observer and the Charlotte News. In 1991, Mattingly began teaching at Denver Seminary. While teaching, he has -- nearly three decades -- continued to write the weekly "On Religion" column which is sent to about 600 newspapers in North America. He is also the author of the book "Pop Goes Religion: Faith in Popular Culture."
In addition to his classroom duties, Mattingly has lectured at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass., the Torreys Honors Program at Biola University, the School of Journalism at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Baylor University in Waco, Texas, the University of MIssissippi and in other settings across the nation.
Mattingly is a prodigal Texan who has never met a mountain that he did not love. He is a music fanatic whose interests range from Celtic guitar (12-fret guitars, especially) to Russian chant. His wife, Debra Bridges Mattingly, is a public librarian, and they have two grown children, Sarah Jeanne Wagner, and Frye Lewis Mattingly. The Mattinglys are members of St. Anne's Orthodox Church in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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If you've seen the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you remember those lines. I always crack up when someone says "I don't eat meat" because those words pop in my head.
Well, right now, they come up a lot. My best friend whom I consider my "Sissy" and her 'man' are staying with us. They are vegan. She is mostly raw. This can be challenging when fixing meals. Once upon a time I was as well, however, from my site you know I no longer am. So, the past few days I have been on the hunt for filling, nutritious, delicious vegan recipes.
I have some from the past but am really looking to be adventuresome.
Today I have made another bowl of the Mediterranean Salad , faux meat mix/veggie burger mix and a healthy raw protein smoothie/shake. On top of having a whole chicken roasting in the crock pot for my husband and sons.
For the veggie burgers I got my inspiration from Angela over at Oh She Glows, she has some wonderful recipes and her pictures are beautiful. The mix I made is similar but not exact. I'll have a post and pictures up later. I tasted it and it is really good.
Our smoothie/shake is really easy. Here is what I did:
Banana Oat Raw Smoothie
1/3 cup organic raw oats
1 frozen banana
1 raw banana
1 TBSP raw cashew butter
2 shakes of cinnamon
2 shakes of nutmeg
3 raw unsulfered prunes
1 cup coconut/almond breeze
2 TBSP coconut
1/3 cup water (we have a new well so this is fresh and clean)
All these ingredients went into my Vita Mix and off she went. Blitz up and ready to drink...oh yummy and filling as well.
Give it a try, you can use a regular blender. The frozen banana keep the drink cold and does not water it down like using ice. Also it adds a thick consistency like a shake would have.
I'll be back later with pictures and details of the veggie burgers!
Well, the vegan burger tasted good but were ugly! They would not stay together and I wound up baking them in the oven. The few I cooked in grape seed oil tasted the best but they were tasty just ugly. They went beautifully with a bed of organic baby green mix and the Mediterranean salad. Everyone was satisfied as the guys had roasted chicken and the salad.
Veggie Burger
Yield: 7-8 patties
- 2 cans of organic pinto beans, drained rinsed and mashed
- 1/2 cup dry brown rice (or 1 & 1/4 cup cooked rice)
- 3 tbsp sunflower seeds + 1 tbsp Pepita seeds, toasted
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup corn meal, or more as needed (use GF breadcrumbs if necessary)
- 2-3 tbsp ground flax
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Fine grain sea salt, to taste
All these items were mixed together, patties formed and sauteed in grape seed oil.
I admit, they were tasty but very difficult to cook as the mixture would not stay together. I finished the remaining mix in the oven. Next time I will try chick peas as Angela did in hers.


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The 6135A/PMUCAL is an integrated system of six components that completes the approximately 600 tests that certify a PMU configuration meets the latest performance standards of the IEEE Standard for Synchrophasor Measurements for Power Systems (IEEE C37.118.1:2011 and IEEE C37.242). The system completes the tests in 6 to 12 hours, versus two-to-six weeks with manual test methods. And because it's an automated system, even non-experts can start using it quickly to perform a complete complement of required tests.
The system, which is mounted in a 19-inch rack with an integrated test connection panel, includes a server PC, GPS receiver, system timing unit, and three-phase 6135A Electrical Power Standard. It also includes calibration software that allows users to create and store personality profiles for the PMUs tested frequently, as well as run full certification tests and a wide range of automated and interactive tests.
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Asthma causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
It is distinguished by bronchial hyper-responsiveness, which is an exaggerated response of the airway characterized by swelling (edema) and infiltration of inflammatory immune cells.
Allergens and inflammatory cytokines are typical culprits involved in triggering asthmatic attacks (Morris 2012). Asthma symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The disease affects people of all ages, but often begins during childhood. In the United States, more than 22 million people have asthma.
Asthma therapies aim to reduce this inflammation and improve airway function. Conventional treatment modalities can effectively treat asthma in many cases; but for those with chronic, severe asthma, long-term use of glucocorticoids is linked to detrimental side effects like bone fractures and adrenal dysfunction (Vestergaard 2007; Pauwels 1998).
An underutilized tool in the battle against asthma is blood testing for environmental and food allergens and for less conspicuous food sensitivities that may trigger inflammation. When potential triggers have been identified, many asthma patients may be able to improve their quality of life by avoiding exposures or eliminating foods to which their immune system is highly reactive (Young 2011; Wang 2005; Lee 2011; Shakib 1986).
In this protocol, you will learn what causes asthma and how lifestyle and dietary choices can mitigate asthma exacerbations. You will also learn which medical treatments can help relieve symptoms and discover that emerging drug strategies appear promising. Lastly, you will read about several natural compounds that may complement conventional treatment strategies and target asthmatic inflammation from multiple angles.


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MIAMI (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal was forced to pull out of his semi-final against Andy Murray at the Sony Ericsson Open because of a recurrence of a knee injury.
Nadal, who has had problems with his knees before on the American hardcourts, apologised for withdrawing from the Masters series event, but said he had to.
"I am not ready to compete today. I am very sorry for the fans. I'm very sorry for the tournament. I'm very sorry for everybody who were ready to watch the match on the television," Nadal told a news conference.
"I take no pleasure from this but I cannot do anything else. I am not ready to compete, and I cannot go on court and lie to everybody."
Murray, the Miami champion in 2009, was gifted his second walkover of the tournament after Canadian Milos Raonic pulled out of their third round match with an ankle injury.
The Scotsman will play the winner of the other semi-final, between top-seeded Serb Novak Djokovic and Juan Monaco of Argentina, which was due to take place later on Friday, in Sunday's final.
"To get two in one week is strange. That doesn't happen often really at all," said the fourth seed.
"It's never happened to me before. So I don't really know how I'm gonna feel for the final, but I'll definitely be fresh."
Nadal, who has suffered from tendinitis in his knees several times during his career, had dropped only one set on his way to the last four as he chased a first title since last year's French Open.
He suggested the injury was probably a recurrence of his previous knee troubles.
"I have to see a doctor but it looks like nothing really, different than what happened a few times in the past," he said.
In 2009, Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon, where he had won the year before, because of knee problems.
At the 2010 Australian Open, where he was the defending champion, he retired from his quarter-final clash with Murray, again because of knee problems.
But the 25-year-old Spaniard said his knees were in better overall condition than they had been and he was confident of being ready for the upcoming European claycourt season.
"The tendons are much better today than three years ago. The treatments worked fantastic," he said.
"Even if today I have a really bad knee and last couple of days were tough for me, the positive thing is the tendon has improved a lot in the last couple of years.
"This year I started well with no problems. Today is bad news but that's the sport. We cannot expect, playing as much as we play, to be perfect every day of our life.
"Today is my turn. Everybody has problems and I will be working hard to be back quick on court and to play my best in Monteâ??Carlo.".
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St. Mark
The Corner stone for St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Boston was placed by His Holiness, Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark, on September 1, 1991.
St. Mary's Vineyard
This gift from our Holy Mother St. Mary was given to us as a place of worship, fellowship and meditation; a retreat away from the world in order to grow spiritually in fellowship with our Lord. The Vineyard is a retreat center belonging to the Coptic Orthodox Church overseen by H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. The retreat center was created to serve and nourish the Coptic Christian beliefs and traditions.
St. Mary & Archangel
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St. Mary and Archangel Michael's Coptic Orthodox Church was consecrated by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III on September 15, 2009.
St. Mary & St. George
This church was recently opened by the congregation of St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church of Boston.
The Holy Family Church
In December 2013 we purchased St Joseph Church to become The Church of the Holy Family Coptic Church.
Our Coptic Orthodox Church
Our Faith
Faith is what makes us one Church. Faith is the hidden element which motivates our actions. The Church's rites, activities, services and mission all comes from Her one faith. The Church prays for the unity of faith.
7 Mysteries (Sacraments) of the Coptic Orthodox Church
All the Mysteries/Sacraments spring from the merit of Christ's blood on the Cross. Had it not been for the Cross, we would never have been worthy to approach God as His children in the Sacrament of Baptism, we would never have been worthy to partake of His Body and Blood in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, not would we have been able to enjoy the graces of any of the Church Sacraments -Pope Shenouda III.
History of the Coptic Church
Blessed is Egypt My people – Isaiah 19:25 God's promise to His people is always fulfilled; He foretold that He would ride on a light and upon a swift cloud and com to Egypt. This promise was fulfilled by the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt. Thus Jesus Christ came during His childhood to Egypt to lay by Himself the foundation stone of His Church in Egypt which has become one of the four primary Sees in the world, among them Jerusalem, Antioch and Rome, and followed by the See of Constantinople -Fr. Tadros Malaty.
Saints of our Church
We ask the intercession of the saints because of the great favor they have with the Lord who loves them… The saints who departed are still living. The Lord explained this fact when He said, "Have you not read what was spoken to you by God saying, 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?' God is not the God of the dead, but of the living." (Mat 22:31,32). Therefore those saints are still living. Why should we consider them dead and not ask their prayers. – Pope Shenouda III
Pope Shenouda
Our Holy Father, Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria is the 117th Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of the Holy Apostolic See of Saint Mark the Evangelist. He served as Pope of Alexandria from November 14, 1971 until March 17, 2011, presiding over a worldwide expansion of the Coptic Orthodox Church.


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Man. What a gorgeous N64. Just like most of Zoki64's work, it's so pretty that I'd almost feel bad for using the console at all, if I could use it.
Almost. Consoles are meant to be played, people.
Here's a video that gets you up close with the console and controller:
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At this very hour, minute and second, if you live in the Eastern Time Zone, it's November 11th, 2011. Or, in its more abbreviated palindrome format, 11/11/11 11:11:11. I just thought that in case you didn't know, maybe you'd like to, I don't know — take a moment to reflect on time, or the universe, or even the meaning of life.
Oh, wait, it's gone. Sorry, you already missed it. Guess you'll have to wait until either 11:11:11 PM tonight or next year at 12/12/12 12:12:12 to ponder imponderables.
What does this have to do with cars? Absolutely nothing.


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Worth Repeating
I copied this from Joe Traynors may 2008 newsletter.
Date of Mite Treatment Frames of bees in December*
August 15
September 15
(09 Frames)
October 15
(2.5 Frames)
*from August 2005, ABJ, p.631. Assume 2,000 bees per frame
The August 15 treatment will be more effective if mite levels are kept down in the summer. And unless youre using a residual material, or your colonies are broodless, you will have to re-treat at 10-day intervals to get the mites sealed in the brood cells (for every mite in the open, there may be 10 inside cells).
Here is my question: How can we treat for mites and put pollen patties on August 15th?
Option one: treat for mites 1st and feed pollen patties 2nd.
Option 2: treat for mites and feed pollen patties.
Option 3: ??????
Comments are most needed!
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Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and exclusive license transfers can enable companies to reach their strategic goals. Antitrust clearances may affect the transaction's timing and valuation, as well as any bidding process. Promptly obtaining required clearances is often an essential step toward capturing the deal's full value.
The risk of antitrust delay or opposition is greater than ever for global businesses. An increasing number of the more than 90 jurisdictions with antitrust review regimes require pre-closing review. Each jurisdiction's review process has different rules, notification requirements, and timelines. To get the deal done, parties must develop a global strategy to minimize the risk that an antitrust agency will delay or seek to block the deal.
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We have been trusted for decades by some of the world's most prominent businesses in a range of industries to guide them through the maze of multi-jurisdictional merger review. We work with clients in virtually every industry sector, ranging from computers to cleaning products, phones to pharmaceuticals, and technology to transportation. Our antitrust teams collaborate across continents, representing clients in merger reviews in the United States, Europe, and Asia and coordinating clearance processes across the globe.
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We work with our clients to understand their business goals and develop deal-specific strategies to clear the antitrust hurdles to achieving those goals.
We work collaboratively as an integrated team to leverage our collective legal, agency, and industry expertise. This holistic approach enables us to:
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Borrowing Without Permission: A Can of Coke and a Shoelace – Presented by Rabbi Dovid Grossman.
The Choshen Mishpat Series
The Orthodox Union in conjunction with the Bais HaVaad L'Inyonei Mishpat invite you to increase your awareness of everyday business ethics. Each video shiur in our series explores the profound and fascinating world of business halacha with a purposeful emphasis on Halacha L'Maaseh, practical halacha.
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THE BFM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (bfmiff) returns once again to bring the magic of black world cinema to London.
From Africa, North and South America to the Caribbean, we bring you the best fiction, documentaries, shorts and animation – many of which have never been seen in the UK.
A Unique Platform for World Class Black Cinema
Since 1999, bfmiff has been a leading force showcasing black film from around the globe.
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University of Chester Riverside Museum opening
Visit this 'hidden gem' to see a letter written by Florence Nightingale from the Crimea and find out more about the history of health and social care in this area from our volunteers.
13:00 - 16:00
The Museum, based at the University's Riverside Campus on Castle Drive, contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work. In addition, the First World War: Returning Home exhibition is commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the conflict and provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor's country practice, home life, food and recipes, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the Faculty of Health and Social Care Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.
Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum and find out more from the Museum volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.
Please visit: www.chester.ac.uk/health/historical-society for the latest programme details and contact Becky Chesworth, 01244 512095 for any other queries. Group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement.
Visitors should go to the main Riverside Campus reception (formerly County Hall) opposite the River Dee where they will be directed to the Museum. Please use city centre car parks or public transport and the address is: University of Chester, Riverside Campus, Castle Drive, Chester CH1 1SL.


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Kids felt, koala mask that's great for any occasion. Perfect for the days your child wants to play pretend or dress-up. This mask can be used by both boys and girls.
The mask has an elastic around the back for easy on and off. Made with soft, eco friendly felt. Will fit from toddler to about 10 years old. It is about 4 1/2 inches high and about 7 wide.
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All my masks are made with two layers of eco felt, machine stitched, and cut by hand.
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Holiday Inn Arlington NE-Rangers Ballpark
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Welcome to Holiday Inn Arlington NE-Rangers Ballpark
Arlington's Entertainment District is thriving with the excitement of professional sports and national attractions as well as home to major North Texas businesses. The Holiday Inn Arlington-NE Rangers Ballpark is convenient for guests visiting Dallas, Fort Worth, or arriving at DFW Airport. Guests will also enjoy our newly renovated guest rooms, restaurant and meeting space.
Our most popular events are Dallas Cowboys home games at ATT Stadium, Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park, the original Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. To truly experience Arlington, visit the UT Arlington Planetarium, The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, NCAA Athletics and WNBA Dallas Wings at College Park Center or over 70 free concerts each year at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts.
All of our guest rooms are spacious and feature HDTV, microwaves and mini fridges. Relax at the indoor heated pool and hot tub or lounge poolside and enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi. The Draft Bar and Grill serves up breakfast 6am-10am and dinner 4pm-10pm all week. Lunch Friday through Sunday 11pm-2pm.
Getting around is easy with our complimentary shuttle for trips within 3 miles of the hotel and DFW Airport 6am - 11pm. Hotel Shuttle does not go to stadiums during games. Also, there is a complimentary seasonal trolley that operates from Spring until Fall offering service to Six Flags over Texas and Globe Life Park
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ROCKLEDGE, FL - Alphonse Pecoraro, Jr., MD, FACS, Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) for the Cape Canaveral Hospital Cancer Program recently received an "Outstanding Performance Award" for going above and beyond the scope of the normal duties of serving as a CLP between the hospital's cancer program and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC).
Also a member of HF Physicians and the CCH Medical Staff, Dr. Pecoraro was recognized at the annual ACOS COC meeting in Chicago recently for his outstanding work in support of the CCH Cancer Program.
Nationally only 36 physicians received this award.
Dr. Pecoraro continues to show outstanding leadership and performance for Cancer Care at CCH and in Brevard County.


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The million-dollar success stories of UglyDoll, Lund & Co., and Ogosport. » Read More
Jake Burton Carpenter left his job in finance to pioneer a sport that was virtually unknown: snowboarding. A decade later, Burton would be selling his iconic boards in 33 countries, the dominant player in a fast-growing industry. Tom Dickson, a self-proclaimed poor student, went on to invent several successful kitchen machines including the Total Blender-- his best-selling product that pulverizes anything.
It took Sir James Dyson more than five thousand prototypes to create his first bagless vacuum cleaner. Next, billionaire John Paul DeJoria was homeless when he teamed up with Paul Mitchell to create hair products.
First, Karsten Solheim built his own putter in order to improve his golf. It eventually became the foundation of a golf equipment empire. Then a profile of Nat Sherman, who's tiny cigar store in the 1930s that grew into an icon of the world's finest cigars. Also, a natural sleep supplement called Dream Water is on its way to making millions.
A profile of how Auntie Anne went from selling soft pretzels at a farmers market to a worldwide soft pretzel franchise. Then the story of the Top Pot brothers who focused on taste rather than high end and also, Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. is on its way to to becoming another million-dollar company.
First, Mark Vadon changes the diamond industry with his website, Blue Nile. Then, Joel Glickman's idea for K'nex is originally rejected by toy companies, so he sells the toys himself. Bill Weibrecht and Michael Lyon are on their way to millions with Epic Jet, a virtual private jet service.
See how Makers Mark turned into an icon in the whiskey industry, and how the Nathanson family created a fast paced fast, fun and easily portable word game, Bananagrams, which grew into an award-winning, million-dollar money maker. Then Stella & Chewy's is a growing company that makes frozen and freeze-dried pet products.
In this episode, we go inside the family business, Herr Foods; see the original Nerf ball and the man behind its amazing success; and hear about The FruitGuys, who made a business out of bringing fruit to the office.
In this episode of "How I made My Millions," the owners of the Jelly Belly Company and Designs by Lolita share their struggles and their successes. And meet the people who operate Quirky, using social media to help inventors improve their products.
The founders of P90X, J/Boats and Marshmallow Fun explain how their recreation-based startups became top notch businesses, while the owner of Replay Photos shows why her company's recent success might be "Millions in the Making."
In this episode, the founders of Amy's Kitchen, E.S. Kluft & Co. and Bag Makers, Inc., share rags to riches stories of entrepreneurial stardom. In "Millions in the Making?" the duo behind Brooklyn Flea explains why their trendy market is just getting started.
In this episode, the founders of Mid America Motorworks, A10 Clinical Solutions and West Point Thoroughbreds describe the hurdles and milestones they encountered while building successful brands.
In this episode of the founders of Rocky Patel Cigars and Stonewall Kitchen share how they turned their big ideas into booming businesses, while the brothers who founded VeeV Acai Spirit show why their company is generating lots of buzz.
In this episode the founders of Cypress Grove Chevre, Transperfect and Silly Bandz discuss their paths to success while the founders of Luke's Lobster explain why they think they have what it takes to make it big.
Vonche Lich Kennels grow so large, they even train dogs for the Pentagon. Then, Lori Greiner makes millions after creating a way to organize earrings and Firefighter brothers grow a multi-million dollar sub franchise. While, students turn their senior thesis project into a healthy, locally grown, fast food restaurant choice.
Maria Peevey created a women's lifestyle brand company and decided to add pet clothing which grew into 99% of sales. Then two women take over Two Men and a Truck and turn it into a successful franchise. Then a bar conversation turned into a million dollar company, Vita Coco.
Wayne Beckley uses red wine for a skin care product that started in his kitchen and turned it into a multi-million dollar line and two friends max out their credit cards to create eco-friendly cleaning products that really pays off. Then a young housewife creates a new idea for bags and makes millions. Then Tom Schlafly and Dan Kopman make millions on brewing beer.
Pillow Pets started with a mom's idea for a pillow that doubles as a stuffed animal and ends up making $300 Million in sales and Tate's Cookies started with an eleven year old girl selling cookies at her father's farm stand. Then, Tom and Kate from Tom's of Maine changed their lives after they started selling natural toothpaste.
A mother's decision to add touch of flavor to her children's water turned into a veritable goldmine in a glass with the company hint, and the story of how 1-800-GOT-JUNK goes from a small idea to a $75 million enterprise. then the story of how Mark DiPaola managed to put a price tag on language with Vantage Media and how the Super Soaker put Lonnie Johnson on the map.
Wally Blume's Moose Tracks ends in sweet success, and HeadBlade makes Gillette and Schick change their minds. Also, TurboTap is more than half of America's stadiums and IdeaPaint's sales top $2 million.


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According to our geeky friends at capgeek.com, the Avalanche is now officially over the NHL's salary cap floor of $43.4 million.
While they aren't infallible (they didn't have Mark Olver and his salary on the books when I checked Sunday night), even without his minimum-wage deal, the Avs had a cap-averaged payroll right now of $44,071,066.
One of the things a lot of people forgot (me included) is that Tom Preissing's contract is still on the books, for the next two years.
The Avs bought out the final year of Preissing's contract, but the Avs still must have a hit of $916,667 this year and next. A lot of people forgot about that near $1 million on the books.
A lot of you have asked if, when Peter Mueller goes on injured reserve as expected, his $2 million cap hit will come off the books? The answer is yes — but only if the Avs choose to do do. The Avs have the choice to apply for long-term injury relief if he is expected out for 24 or more days. But they don't have to. With Colorado still having the lowest payroll in the league right now (doesn't it seem weird that teams like Edmonton and Florida and Nashville have higher payrolls right now?), they don't have to apply for the relief.
Jonas Holos, by the way, will earn $785,000.


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Why Every Canadian Should Have a Will and Estate Plan
Why do you need a will and an estate plan? It may not be fun to think about, but after you're gone you won't have a say in some pretty important matters unless you let your wishes be known. Who will take care of your children? What will happen to your business, your property, or those valuable heirlooms passed down for generations? How can you reduce the taxes on your estate?
This article uncovers the benefits of wills and estate plans and the pitfalls you can avoid simply by planning for the future.
Your family won't starve in the cold. Without an estate plan you may not leave enough money to your family to make sure they'll always be warm and well fed.
Less of your estate will pay a permanent visit to the income tax department. Without an estate plan you won't be able to take advantage of tax-saving strategies.
Your family won't have to weep before a judge to get the right to manage your estate. If you don't make a will naming an executor, someone close to you will have to start a court proceeding to be appointed the administrator of your estate. Until the court makes a decision, no one will be able to touch your property.
Your estate won't lose money after your death. Without a will you won't be able to give an executor flexibility to sell or keep certain property and to make bold investment decisions.
Your estate will be able to pay off your credit cards and still have something left for your family to go on a shopping spree. With an estate plan, your estate may not have the money it will take to pay off your creditors and hand over a good sum to your family.
Your family will be able to keep the heirloom brass spittoon lovingly handed down from generation to generation instead of getting cash with no sentimental value. Without a will, your administrator may have to sell your property and hand out cash.
The business you built up from scratch can be more easily passed on to the person of your choice — or at least not sold at a loss. Without an estate plan, you can't be sure where the business will end up and how much it will be worth when it gets there.
Your children will be cared for. Without a will, your wishes about who will look after your children may never be known.
Your provincial government won't be playing piggy bank with your children's money. Without a will that sets up a trust for young children until they come of age, the provincial government will hold any property you leave the kids — until they reach the age of majority.
Your provincial government won't be playing piggy bank with all your money. Without a will, your property will be given away to your lawful husband or wife and blood relatives according to rules set by provincial law. If you don't have a lawful spouse or any blood relatives — even though you have a long-time companion, a lover, friends, or a favourite charity — your property will all go to the provincial government.


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Epidemiological Study of HIV in the South African National Defense Force
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00341887
Recruitment Status : Terminated
First Posted : June 21, 2006
Last Update Posted : October 22, 2019
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This project, called PHIDISA I, will screen uniformed personnel of the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) and their registered family members for HIV, hepatitis B and C, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia to determine the incidence and prevalence of these sexually transmitted diseases. It will identify people who may be eligible to participate in clinical trials for preventing or treating HIV disease and will provide information that will be helpful in developing policy and better care for people affected with HIV and other diseases.
This project is part of the South Africa-U.S. PHIDISA Programme-a collaboration between the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) of the SANDF, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. National Institutes of Health-to help prevent HIV transmission among South African military and civilian employees and their families.
Uniformed SANDF personnel or their family members who are eligible for health services from the SAMHS may enroll in the study. Participants visit the clinic every 6 months for up to 5 years for the following tests and procedures:
- Fill out a demographic information questionnaire
- Fill out a HIV risk assessment questionnaire
- Fill out a quality of life questionnaire
- Blood test
- Urine test
- Review of test results and counseling session with a doctor or nurse
Patients who test positive for HIV have a physical examination and additional blood draws.
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The South Africa - U.S. PHIDISA Project is a cooperative HIV/AIDS treatment research initiative established in 2003 for a likely duration of at least five years. It is an extension of the Masibambisane Programme, which is a cooperative initiative to help prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS among South African military and civilian employees and their families. The PHIDISA Project is a collaboration between the South African Military Health Service of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the U.S. Department of Defence and the National Institutes of Health of the United States.
The PHIDISA Project has conducted clinical and operational research in HIV/AIDS in military and military-associated civilian populations. Scientists engaged in the research have been from South Africa, the United States and Australia and represent military and civilian medical, research and academic institutions. The project has established clinical research infrastructure within the SANDF and a network of its clinics, sick bays and hospitals. This has established important biomedical and public health research capacity that can be used in the future to address health issues of critical importance for military force preparedness.
An Executive Committee that includes South African and U.S. members manages the PHIDISA Project. An independent External Advisory Committee advises the project.
As a result of this project, information will be generated to assist SANDF in its future decisions about how best to manage the HIV/AIDS epidemic in military settings to assure SANDF combat readiness and to expand the wealth of knowledge regarding the best way to treat HIV infections. As a project complimentary to the Masibambisane Programme it also is anticipated that the PHIDISA Project will also contribute to the success of HIV transmission prevention activities in the military. The results of the PHIDISA Project also may contribute to HIV/AIDS clinical management, and related policy decisions, in the South African civilian sector.
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|Actual Enrollment :
|8676 participants
|Official Title:
|PHIDISA I: A Prospective, Observational Cohort Study of HIV Infection (Both Treated and Untreated) and Risk-Related Co-Infections in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF)
|Study Start Date :
|January 14, 2004
|Study Completion Date :
|November 7, 2012
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Older Adult
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Uniformed SANDF personnel or family members 14 years of age or older of SANDF personnel who are registered as eligible for health services from the SAMHS.
Able to provide written informed consent.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00341887
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|Phalaborwa Sickbay
|Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa
|Umatata Sickbay
|Eastern Cape, South Africa
|Area Military Health Unit Free State Poli-clinic
|Free State, South Africa
|Mtubatuba Sickbay
|Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
|2 Military Hospital
|Western Cape, South Africa
|Principal Investigator:
|Michael A Polis, M.D.
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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|NCT00341887 History of Changes
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|June 21, 2006 Key Record Dates
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|October 22, 2019
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|November 7, 2012
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"The old historical Giffards of Normandy and England descended from the De Bollebecs, who were connected by marriage with Richard I, Duke of Normandy. Walter, son of de Bollebec, though surnamed 'Gifford,' or 'the Liberal,' seems to have been conservative in the acquisition and retention of lands; for he got not only the fair domain of Longueville, from Richard II of Normandy, but also the Earldom of Buckinghamshire." [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lowe, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Chillington Hall is a Georgian country house near Brewood in Staffordshire. The current estate is the third manor on the site - the first stone castle was built by the family in the 12th century and part of the current cellar contains some of the original foundation. Another branch of the family was found at Great Blakenham in Suffolk.
"Walter Gifford, Earl of Buckingham, appropriated the manor, in the time of William II., to the monks of Bec in Normandy, who established a cell here." [3]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Little is known of Walter Gifford other than he was Vice-Chancellor and Chancellor of the University of Oxford in 1311. Bletchley in Buckinghamshire was another family seat.
"Walter Gifford, Earl of Buckingham, possessed by grant from William Rufus the whole landed property of this parish, which was inherited by Richard de Clare, Earl of Hertford, who had married his granddaughter, Roesia." [3]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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Lee Wight of Wight Chevrolet in Williamsfield said despite restructuring announced Monday by General Motors, business is fine in rural areas of the Midwest. GM plans to cut 21,000 U.S. factory jobs by next year and phase out its Pontiac brand as part of a major restructuring to get more government aid.
Lee Wight of Wight Chevrolet in Williamsfield said despite restructuring announced Monday by General Motors, business is fine in rural areas of the Midwest.
"Our used car sales are down a little bit, our new car sales are fine," Wight said.
GM plans to cut 21,000 U.S. factory jobs by next year and phase out its Pontiac brand as part of a major restructuring to get more government aid. GM faces a June 1 deadline. If the government doesn't approve the plan, the company may have to file for bankruptcy protection.
Wight said "Detroit, California and Florida are just a mess" and the national news media focuses on those areas.
Wight said his dealership has plenty of vehicles in stock.
"We can trade among dealers, like we always do. We also have a pretty healthy inventory right now," he said.
Wight said GM's plan is to get inventory more in line with demand.
Dealers in Galesburg and Monmouth agree with Wight.
Jeff Jones, general sales manager of Yemm Chevrolet Cadillac Buick Pontiac GMC in Galesburg, said, "We've kept our inventory up. Plus, we'll order a little extra now. I think that was part of their game plan."
Jones said business has been "good. We had an excellent March. We're off a little bit, year to date. This part of the country is not suffering like some other areas."
Although Wight's has been a Chevy dealer since 1936, including a time with a satellite dealership in Victoria, Wight said "I am surprised they pulled the trigger on Pontiac."
He said he thought GM would keep Pontiac as a niche product.
"What they're trying to do, we're all stand-alone dealerships. GM does not own our dealerships. They just can't come in and shut you down. They have found over the years factory stores don't succeed," Wight said.
He said GM is trying to downsize its brands.
Jones, however, said he was not surprised by GM's decision to scrap the Pontiac nameplate. He agreed with Wight about why GM is taking the action.
"Their goal is to have less dealers," Jones said. "That's the first step, eliminate some of the lines, put them under one line, rather than having 'cousin' cars. It will make them more profitable."
Of Pontiac customers, Wight said, "I think they'll switch over to Buick or Chevy, one of the two. They had so much overkill. Basically the same car (but with Chevy, Pontiac and Buick models). They don't need so many divisions."
Jones said some longtime Pontiac customers no doubt will be disappointed.
"Just like what happened to Oldsmobile," he said. "There will be some people upset. In the long run, it will be a good thing for GM."
He, too, predicted those customers will switch to Chevys and Buicks.
Wight said Buick is doing very well. He thinks GM also may move more into the truck business in Europe.
"There's a big truck market overseas," he said. "Chevy is their bread and butter. We're very fortunate we're a Chevy franchise."
Mike Tapper, sales manager of Bruce Foote Chevrolet-Cadillac in Monmouth, echoed many of the comments made by Jones and Wight.
"Business has actually been very good this year," Tapper said. "New car sales are down, used car sales are up."
Tapper said with Bruce Foote's new vehicle sales down a bit, he anticipates no problem with sufficient inventory.
He said many people are holding onto their current cars and having them repaired.
"We've always had a good service department," he said.
Wight said that customers who buy used Pontiacs at his dealership that still are under warranty have no worries.
"Any Pontiac we sell under warranty, we'll stand behind them," he said.
Jones said there are hurdles yet for all businesses, but he's confident better times are down the road.
"In the long run, everything is going to be fine," Jones said. "We've just got to get through it."
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Sun: 3 mile warm-up, 10k race (6.2 miles) 9
Mon: 3 mile baby jogger run, pulse core step class, swim 80 lengths in 52 minutes, 3 mile run with baby jogger 6
Tues: 19 miles of hill running with SR 19
Wed: 3 mile baby jogger run, pulse core step class, interval swimming with SR 76 lengths in 56 minutes, 3 mile baby jogger run 6
Thurs: 3 mile warm-up, 8 x 1 km intervals with SR, 3 mile cool down, 1 hour swim practice with Tri-Club 11
Fri: 3 mile baby jogger run, pulse core step class, 30 minute bike ride, 4 mile easy run, 20 minute run with The Lorax (1 mile?) 87
Saturday: 15.5 miles hill running, 3 miles with baby jogger 18.5
Miles run: 77.5 (125 km)
Approx. 3 hours of swimming
Other stuff
Finally a week of training I am really please with. But what was my week unofficially like, you ask?
Well, I'm getting more and more feedback that I am indeed crazy. There is this social concept in Denmark called Jante Law (janteloven)and it basically is the idea that no one is entitled to more of anything than anyone else. If you stretch your imagination slightly, you can see how this also would apply to running/exercise. I find myself constantly trying to hide the fact that I run so much (and the other exercise, too). Winning races is one thing. The people I work with seems to find that charming. But the actual training part? It came out that I had run 3 hours a day with The Lorax in a baby jogger after he was born and there was a concensu among my co-workers that it was good I was over that "illness". (In case you think I am hoping for someone to say, "No, you're not crazy", I'm not. I know I'm a running junkie with a real addiction. But the real question is how unhealthy is it?
Then there is the obvious conflict: when do I actually have time for the kids, SR, cleaning, cooking, etc? It has come up a few times on SR's side of the family that my exercise is a sign of laziness. Might sound counter intuitive, but, of course, I am sure you all understand how I could come off as lazy with an often unclean apartment and shoving yogurt and cereal at my kids for dinner. Or relying on SR to make real food. It's pathetic and I'm embarrassed by it.
Physically, I feel I'm in great shape and ready for Brocken Marathon in Germany on Saturday. As it is in the mountains (over 1000 meters of climb) and there is no chance for a PR, it will simply be fun. But what about getting pregnant? Am I pregnant? Well, on Wednesday, I took note of the fact that my resting pulse was 78, which was certainly higher than I would expect. A rise in resting pulse from 12-15 bpm is actually one of the first signs of pregnancy. Happens before a pregnancy test turns positive. The problem is, I think I somehow willed my pulse to rise. I was 3 days late for my period and took a pregnancy test, which was negative, and later measured my pulse to be 62. :(. And I actually don't know what my resting pulse normally is. Then today I got my period. It is almost enough to make a girl believe she's not actually pregnant. Being infertile may have its charm when one is 20, but not when one is 31 and trying to get pregnant. But does it have anything to do with exercise? If I lived in Chile, I might believe it was simply someone wishing evil upon me.
But, leaving all that behind, I went on an amazing run today. It is hard for me to express the happiness I get from being able to run endlessly to explore the landscape here. I had always wanted to run from Næstved to Mogenstrup through the forests and over the repeating åse and that is exactly what I used my 15.5 mile run on. I am working on finding a running route for an aquathon I want to arrange with out tri club and I think I finally found it. SR was away at work again. I got a baby sitter for the kids. I know. Lazy. ... (but worth it!)
Here are some pictures.
Leaving Næstved, moving east.
The 3rd Åse.
Towards Mogenstrup.
Pretty trail on the forest floor to the left.
Åse spine.


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Reward for arrest in slain prosecutor case is $70,000
KAUFMAN - Authorities don't know whether a Texas prosecutor who had extensive experience with organized crime feared for his life before he was fatally shot, but they're poring over the cases he handled for leads to his killer, officials said Friday.
No arrests have been made since Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse was gunned down Thursday morning in a parking lot about a block from Kaufman County Courthouse office. Authorities are searching for one or two suspects. Witnesses have said the killer was dressed in black with facial features covered.
Kaufman Police Chief Chris Aulbaugh said there's no indication that Hasse, 57, had been afraid for his life. Although the prosecutor was a licensed peace officer, officials refused to say whether he was armed.
In addition to local authorities, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating.
That could be a daunting task. Hasse joined the Kaufman County DA's office three years ago, after a stint as an assistant prosecutor in Dallas County.
High-profile cases
Hasse had headed the organized crime unit for the Dallas County district attorney in the 1980s, and he handled similar cases in Kaufman County, 33 miles southeast of Dallas.
Kaufman County DA Mike McLelland said Hasse was one of 12 attorneys on his staff, all of whom handle hundreds of cases at a time.
"Anything anybody can think of, we're looking through," McLelland said.
In recent years, Hasse played major roles in Kaufman County's most high-profile cases, including one in which a justice of the peace was found guilty of theft and burglary, and another in which a man was convicted of killing his former girlfriend and her 10-year-old daughter.
"Hasse was a top-notch prosecutor who did a lot of things," said Steve Hulme, a family law attorney who practices in both Dallas and Kaufman. "There are a lot of cases to look at."
As a licensed peace officer in Texas, Hasse could openly carry a firearm and make arrests. According to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, Hasse obtained his license in 1988 and kept it current through 1995. He then allowed it to lapse for 16 years before renewing it in July 2011.
"If you saw Mark around the office or the courthouse, he generally had a pistol," said Bill Wirskye, a Dallas attorney who recently served as a special prosecutor on a murder case in Kaufman County.
Wirskye, a former Dallas County prosecutor, said prosecutors in Texas have been known to carry guns, although it's not typical.
"I don't think (Hasse) lived in fear, but he was always careful," Wirskye said. "He knew the job carried certain dangers."
Along with looking at Hasse's cases, authorities are monitoring security camera videos from convenience stores and other businesses in the area to see if a vehicle linked to the killing was spotted. The car is described as an older-model, gray, four-door sedan.
Reward of $70,000
Authorities also hope that a growing pot of reward money will lead to an arrest. By late Friday, more than $70,000 had been put up, with $30,000 coming from Dallas County DA Craig Watkins' asset forfeiture fund.
"We will follow every lead that we receive," said Aulbaugh, the Kaufman police chief.
The courthouse reopened Friday and many county employees were back at work, although the District Attorney's Office remained closed.
"We're in mourning," County Judge Bruce Wood said during an interview in his office. "I think we're still in a state of, 'We can't believe this happened.' "


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Last year, baseball player Ryan Braun tested positive for having synthetic testosterone in his system during the playoffs.
But last week, an arbiter overturned his suspension because of problems with the testing process itself.
But not everyone gets their suspensions overturned, and remain guilty of using steroids to help their performances.
Here are some of the most famous cases, many of them baseball players.


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People around the world seem to take Friday night as a cue to go clubbing, sing in KTVs or dine out. However, where does one go if one is looking for something a little more cerebral?
In comes "Cafe Philo a Taiwan," a forum hosted at Cafe Philo every Friday night, supported and continued by the dedication of the speakers and staff recording and editing a range of philosophical talks.
The forum was started by Fu Jen Catholic University philosophy professor Shen Ching-kai (沈清楷). The 42-year-old Shen said it began when the owner of Cafe Philo and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Cheng Li-chun (鄭麗君), wanted to promote a forum in which the voice of the common people may be heard.
Shen and Cheng, a former head of the National Youth Commission (NYC), met in Belgium when Shen was studying for his doctorate. Cheng later became the director of the Youth Synergy Foundation, where Shen had started working on his return to Taiwan.
"[Cheng's idea] made me think of Gabriel Marcel's 'Friday Evenings' philosophical discussion groups," Shen said.
That gave birth on Aug. 13, 2010, to the Taiwanese version of Marcel's "Friday Evenings," choosing suicide as the first topic of discussion.
Shen has continued to host the forums after switching to teaching at Fu Jen.
"There are a lot of people in other foundations that are very curious as to how we are able to maintain a forum for two years without pause or break aside from the short period when Cafe Philo closes for the Lunar New Year," Shen said with a small laugh, saying there were not really any special tricks.
It is just a group of volunteers sitting around to chat in their spare time, Shen said, adding: "There isn't any pressure, and we don't even have to score ourselves on effectiveness."
Pointing to about 10 volunteers who play the role of hosts, camerapeople, record keepers, editors and even accountants, Shen said that some of the volunteers were his younger classmates, and some were frequent visitors to "Friday Evenings" and had simply come to help.
There are still people in Taiwan who are a bit naive and still think simply, Shen said, describing the volunteers.
When asked if he included himself in that group, Shen laughed and said: "Of course."
Shen said that funding for the forum came from friends who gave small sums of between NT$1,000 and NT$3,000, adding that he sometimes put in a little himself.
Someone donated more than NT$20,000 a while ago, and that was enough to tide the forum over for two or three months, Shen said, adding that although others had promised they would pay for whatever the forum did, "we didn't really dare do anything on such a grand scale; we just needed a tiny bit of funding."
Commenting on the forum's style, Shen said he usually started the discussions with the phrase: "What's interesting is that ..."
However, Shen's forums usually avoid popular topics. He said the forum was not an elite gathering, but rather a place where average people could express their thoughts, citing a discussion the forum had on the months-long strike by workers at Hualon Corp that started in June.
Some talked about the process of the strike, and some talked about their personal experiences — of how family members were unable to receive their pensions upon retirement, Shen said.
To put it simply, Cafe Philo a Taiwan is simply a gathering place for those who want to get things off their chest and for people looking for something different to do on Friday evenings, Shen said.


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Matt Halfpenny Named Facility Coordinator For Folkes Stevens Indoor Tennis Center
By ODU Athletics
Aug. 6, 2007
Norfolk, Va. - Matt Halfpenny, a former women's tennis assistant coach at William & Mary, has been named facility coordinator for Folkes Stevens Indoor Tennis Center at Old Dominion University, as announced today by Monarchs' head coach Darryl Cummings.
"We're excited about the addition of Matt to our program here at ODU," added Cummings. "He's held a variety of positions throughout his career and that diversity will be a great benefit as we embark on a new era with the opening of the Folkes Stevens Indoor Tennis."
Halfpenny has worked as a pro at the Sommerville Tennis Club in Sommerville, S.C. (1994-1995), Brickyard Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (1995-1997), Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, S.C., in 1998, and the Oyster Harbors Club in Osterville, Mass., in 1999. He was also the Director of the North Carolina State University Wolfpack Junior Tennis Camps from 2002-2006, and most recently coordinated the Nike Tennis Camp in Williamsburg.
In 2005 the Wolfpack finished the season at No. 46 in the final ITA poll. The team's 15 wins were the most since 1988 and the 12-0 start marked the second-best start and second-longest winning streak in school history. During Halfpenny's tenure at North Carolina State the Wolfpack had a pair of First-Team All-ACC performers in William Noblitt (2006) and Conor Taylor (2004).
At Brown University Halfpenny was part of taking the Bears' program to new heights, garnering Wilson ITA Region I Assistant Coach of the Year honors for his efforts. In 2002 Brown won its first ever Ivy League title, advancing to the NCAA Tournament. Brown also qualified for the 2002 National Team NCAA Indoor Championships as one of the top 16 teams in the country, another first in the program's history. The Bears were the top-ranked team in their region during 2002 for the first time ever as well.
During his playing career at Charleston Southern, Halfpenny competed for four conference championships, winning titles in 1996 and 1998, and finishing second in 1995 and 1997. The 1996 title was the first Big South title for Charleston Southern. As a junior, he teamed with Nicholas Lavalle to reach the quarterfinals of NCAA Region II doubles championship. His team was ranked as high as eighth in Region II in 1996. Halfpenny earned All-Big South Conference honors in 1995, 1996, and 1997, and was co-captain in 1997 and 1998.
"I'd like to thank athletic director Dr. Jim Jarrett and Coach Cummings for this great opportunity to be the facility coordinator for Folkes Stevens Indoor Tennis Center," says Halfpenny. "There is tremendous growth happening on campus and I'm honored to be part a new chapter in ODU tennis. I'm looking forward to working with the university and the Hampton Roads community so that together we can make this one of the top tennis facilities in the country."
A 1998 graduate of Charleston Southern, Halfpenny earned his bachelor's degree in business administration. He and his wife Christine, William and Mary's head lacrosse coach, reside in Williamsburg. The couple has a son, Jackson, born on Dec. 7, 2005.


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Heating oil gained on forecasts for colder-than-normal weather in the U.S. Northeast next week at a time when supplies of the fuel are declining.
Heating oil futures rose as temperatures in the Northeast and eastern Canada are expected to fall 8 to 14 degrees below normal from Jan. 23 to 27, according to MDA Weather Services in Gaithersburg, Maryland. East Coast heating oil supplies fell a fifth consecutive week through Jan. 11 and are 42 percent below a year earlier, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show.
"Heating oil continues to be supported by cold weather in the U.S. and Europe," said Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates LLC in Houston.
Heating oil futures for February delivery rose 1.43 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $3.0355 a gallon at 9:45 a.m. on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Volume was 21 percent above the average of the past 100 days.
The premium of February delivery futures over the March contract increased 0.38 cent to 1.05 cents a gallon. The increasing backwardation can indicate greater demand for near- term delivery or tighter supply.
The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center estimated lower-than-normal temperatures in the U.S. Northeast from Jan. 23 to Jan. 27.
Gasoline futures for February delivery slipped 0.1 cent to $2.7674 a gallon on the exchange. Volume was 11 percent below the average.
The retail price for regular gasoline, averaged nationwide, rose 0.1 cent to $3.293 a gallon, AAA said today on its website. That's the first increase in seven days.
- Barbara Powell in Dallas at Bloomberg.


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Scooter friend
Published by Red Scooter Diaries
Disabilities suck. Living with one doesn't have to. Or so I've learned as FSH muscular dystrophy started to seriously impact my life on all levels. Just a few years ago I was climbing mountains, teaching yoga, and writing articles and a book on yoga philosophy (yeah, you can check it out: Shakespeare's Yoga). Today, however, I require full-time assistance with most daily activities i.e. bathing, eating, and dressing, etc. For someone who was once independent and hyper-efficient, the rapidly progressing interdependence became increasingly depressing. (And believe me I still have my days.) I suddenly felt useless and a burden to those around me. The only place I felt freedom from the physical and mental shackles that I now perceived I was to carry for the rest my life was whilst riding on my candy apple red mobility scooter. Able-bodied enough to venture out on my own for a good hour and a half, my red scooter quickly became a life enhancing mobility device of the highest order, maybe even a lifesaver. Soon, my gorgeous husband Lou Cassella researched paved bike trails in our local area so together we could explore more of the great outdoors with him by my side on his road bike. The more we explored the world with the requirements of a limited mobility participant, the more we began to see the need for more accessible travel for everyone, not just the able-bodied. Some of the places we've been have wowed us, Grand Canyon for example. Other spots show definite need for improvement. Red Scooter Diaries is inspired by our adventures and observations. To encourage those with disabilities to keep going, to get outside, to explore the world and move forward with a full life. We would also like to hear what has worked for you. And together let's raise the bar on accessible travel for everyone. Beep, beep. - Claire Szabo-Cassella View all posts by Red Scooter Diaries


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CIVIL RIGHTS DAY MASS RALLY - Washington, DC.
Martin Luther King Monument - Monday, January 16, 2012
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