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The lobby of New London Superior Court on Broad Street was awash with bail bondsmen and the relatives of those arrested in Wednesday morning's drug raids as court staff scrambled to present 29 people for arraignment.
At least 10 additional arraignments are scheduled for today.
Awakened early by law enforcement authorities who stormed the region with helicopters, AR-15s and flash bang grenades, family members spent the day waiting to find out whether their relatives would be prosecuted in federal or state court.
Authorities had obtained more than 100 arrest warrants following a 15-month investigation into the trafficking of cocaine and heroin between Connecticut, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Most of those characterized as major players were arraigned in federal court, but many of the defendants presented before state Superior Court Judge Susan B. Handy also had been charged with multiple counts of sale of narcotics.
One of the state defendants, Erick Torres, 25, of Mystic is charged with 10 counts of sale of narcotics and one count of money laundering under the state's Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Activity Act, according to prosecutor Michael E. Kennedy. Torres was ordered held in lieu of a $200,000 bond. He has a 2008 conviction for possession of narcotics with intent to sell, according to court records.
Others brought before the judge were characterized as drug addicts who had purchased cocaine or heroin for personal use. Many of them have been in treatment or said they were about to begin drug rehabilitation. Attorney Jennifer Nowak, a public defender, said Victor Morales, 41, of New London, who is charged with two counts of possession of narcotics, was "a buyer." He was released on a written promise to appear in court. Attorneys representing other drug-addicted defendants asked that Department of Correction officials be notified that they will be "detoxing" in prison.
Courthouse staff hustled to accommodate the influx of defendants and the accompanying paperwork. Clerks entered each case into the Judicial Branch system and created paper files. Bail commissioners interviewed each defendant and reviewed each case to determine the seriousness of the charges and recommend an appropriate bond.
Marshals brought the defendants, most of them dressed in sweatpants and sweatshirts, into the courtroom chained in groups of six or seven so the judge could read them their rights en masse. Standing before the judge, each person was asked to state his name and date of birth before the bail commissioner, prosecutor and defense attorney discussed recommended bond amounts.
Family members, some with small children, waited in the audience to see whether their relative would be going home that night. Some sighed with relief to hear their loved one would be released on a written promise to appear in court and walked out with them a short time later. Others left the courthouse disappointed after the judge set a higher bond. Some met with bondsmen in the lobby to see whether they could raise the cash to get their relative out of prison.
All of the defendants received continuance dates for later this month.
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20 Years Ago: Neil Young's 'Harvest Moon' Album Released
'Harvest Moon' was heralded as the sequel to 'Harvest,' Neil Young's 1972 classic that remains his only No. 1 album. But we heard that before: Everything from the unreleased (but heavily bootlegged) 1977 LP 'Chrome Dreams' to various songs that have appeared on albums throughout the '70s and '80s have claimed that honor.
But 'Harvest Moon' seemed like the real thing when it was released 20 years ago today, especially since many of the musicians who appear on the album's 10 songs also played on 'Harvest.' Plus, there's the tone of the record: stripped-down country-folk songs about love and life, fidelity and death.
It's a more somber and reflective work than the album that came right before it, 1990's blazing 'Ragged Glory,' which Young made with Crazy Horse. 'Ragged Glory' reignited his career, which took a huge hit in the '80s until 1989's 'Freedom' began resurrecting it. Coming after that amp-burnin' masterpiece, 'Harvest Moon' often played like the first morning after a long, lost weekend.
Still, 'Harvest Moon' became Young's highest-charting album since 1979's 'Rust Never Sleeps,' reaching No. 16, and one of his best-sellers (only the original 'Harvest' has sold more copies). And tracks like 'War of Man,' 'Unknown Legend' and the title tune are among his most durable songs of the past couple of decades.
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A Systematic Theology of Biblical Christianity, vol. 2
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Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary 2009
Logos Bible Software is proud to release the second volume of A Systematic Theology of Biblical Christianity by Dr. Rolland McCune. This series represents the culmination of decades of study and teaching theology. It will be of great value to pastors, educators, missions leaders, ministerial students, and other leaders in the local church. This volume includes the doctrines of man, sin, Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
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This is the systematic theology set for which many of us—especially those of us who had the privilege of studying under Dr. Rolland McCune—have been waiting. Rolland McCune is one of the clearest thinkers in the theological world today, and in this set he systematically combines the interpretations of Scripture that many of us have wished to find in a single theology set. Highlights include a presuppositional apologetic, a single source (Scripture) as the only rule for theology, cessationism [sic] of the miraculous gifts, pretribulational premillennialism in eschatology, a dispensational structure of God's progressive revelation, recent creationism, and a Calvinist soteriology. In addition, McCune has gained a comprehensive knowledge of evangelical theological works in his lifetime, and hundreds of footnotes saturate the pages of this work. It is highly recommended.
—Larry Pettegrew, Vice President of Theology, Shepherds Theological Seminary
Rolland McCune's Systematic Theology of Biblical Christianity is written for pastors and preachers by a theologian with a heart for pastors. Concise yet thorough, academic yet pastoral, simple yet profound, Dr. McCune has managed to provide a much needed theological resource that will be of immense value to both pastors and academicians. His balanced, biblical approach is refreshing. Careful scholarship and thorough research are evident on every page. This will be a tool that serious students of the Bible will find themselves turning to again and again.
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- Publication Date: 2010
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Dr. Rolland D. McCune is Professor of Systematic Theology at the Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary in Allen Park, Michigan, having previously been the President of the Seminary for ten years and Dean of the Faculty for six years. He was born and raised near Berne, Indiana. He earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Taylor University, Fort Wayne Campus (Indiana), and the Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Theology degrees at Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana. He has made six trips to the Middle East, visiting such countries of the Bible as Italy, Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Israel, and Egypt. Twice he participated in the Bible Geography Seminar at the Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem. He was ordained to the ministry by the First Baptist Church of Warsaw, Indiana.
Dr. McCune pastored churches in Missouri, and Indiana, and has had numerous interim pastorates in Indiana, Minnesota, and Michigan. For fourteen years he was on the faculty of the Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis, serving in the capacities of Professor, Registrar, and Dean. He at one time served on the Board of Trustees of The Minnesota Baptist Association and on the faculty of the Indiana Baptist College in Indianapolis. In 1977 he was chosen by his college alma mater for honorary membership in the Delta Epsilon Chi, the honor society of the American Association of Bible Colleges. In 1986 he was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree by Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, Owatonna, Minnesota. He began his ministry in Allen Park in 1981.
Dr. McCune has written numerous articles and extensive course syllabi in Systematic Theology, New Evangelicalism, History of Israel, Basic Bible Doctrine, and Dispensationalism, as well as authored a teacher's handbook on the Book of Daniel. Promise Unfulfilled: The Failed Strategy of Modern Evangelicalism was published by Ambassador-Emerald in 2004.


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Judge Douglas Herman, Chair
Justice Mary Muehlen Maring
Justice Daniel Crothers
Judge Richard Geiger
Judge Steven McCullough
Judge Robert Wefald
Sally Holewa
LeeAnn Barnhardt
The Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference met on April 7, 2009. Chair Herman being unavoidably delayed, Past Chair Justice Mary Maring called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
Judge Geiger made a motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting. The motion carried and the minutes were approved.
The Committee was advised that Paul LeBel, Dean of the UND School of Law, has been appointed as an interim provost of the University and is requesting that he be removed from the Judicial Branch Education Commission and that the acting Dean of the UND School of Law, Kathryn Rand, be appointed to the Judicial Branch Education Commission as his replacement.
Judge Wefald made a motion that Kathryn Rand be appointed to the Judicial Branch Education Commission. The motion carried.
Justice Maring advised the committee of the need to finalize the date and schedule of the June Judicial Conference and approve an agenda for the Business Meeting.
LeeAnn Barnhardt, Director of Education and Communication, explained that the June Judicial Conference is held in conjunction with the annual State Bar Association meeting. She stated that the Judicial Education Commission does not intend to offer a separate educational track for judges at this conference; therefore, the only issue is to determine the amount of time needed for the Judicial Conference Business Meeting and its agenda. The Judicial Education Commission is recommending that the Business Meeting be held directly after the Judges Association Breakfast.
The Commission received a request for a legislative update and staff attorney, Jim Ganje, has agreed to present the update. Judge Geiger asked if elections needed to be held in June. It was determined that they did.
After discussion it was determined that an hour would be sufficient for the Business Meeting and that it should begin at 8:00 a.m.
At this time, 8:45 a.m., Chair Herman was able to join the meeting. He consented to allow Justice Maring to continue as chair of the meeting and discussion continued. Judge Wefald made a motion to adopt the proposed date and schedule. The motion carried and the proposed date of June 11, 2009, was adopted, as was the proposed schedule of:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Judicial Conference Business Meeting
1. Election of Officers to the Executive Committee of the Judicial
2. Legislative Update
Judge Wefald made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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As part of its year-long centenary celebration, luxury carmaker Aston Martin continued the festivities in Kensington Gardens, London where an estimated 1 billion British pounds or 1.5 billion dollars worth of vehicles were on display. Previous celebrations included a parade of more than 100 cars at the Nordschleife in Germany.
An estimated 50,000 owners and enthusiasts gathered at the historic Kensingon Gardens to view the rarest and most significant Aston Martin models displayed. As many as 550 models were in attendance, from the 'A3' – the oldest model in existence, to the Vanquish Centenary Edition, V12 Vantage S and Vanquish Volante. Motor Trend highlighted the exclusivity of the Centenary Editions by reporting that, "Just 100 examples each of the Centenary Edition V8 Vantage, DB9, Rapide, and Vanquish will be built."
For 50 years, Aston Martin has been prominently tied to many James Bond feature films such as Quantum of Solace, so it's no surprise that seven of the movie cars were on display including the DB5 from the most recent film, Skyfall.
A glimpse into Aston Martin's future in design was delivered through the CC100 Speedster Concept. Its shape, according to Motor Trend, "Is inspired by the race-winning 1959 DBR1." Official weight and specs for the CC100 have not been revealed, however, the automaker claims that, "The CC100 Speedster concept will reach 60 mph in 4.0 seconds and is speed limited to 180 mph." Other rarities included new Zagato models, three Bertone Jets, and a display dedicated to Aston Martin's racing cars.
For 1,000 owners and invited guests, a black tie-party was on the itinerary. The party was held at the Freemasons' Hall on Great Queen Street, and featured entertainment from national radio DJ Benji B, plus composer Grant Windsor and the 16-piece band Deviation Strings.
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Countless celebrity chefs and Michelin-star recipients have revolutionized the dining scene in Las Vegas over the past 15 years.
But when it comes to finding the best of the best, there's one chef's name that often tops the list - The culinary universe of Chef Joël Robuchon sparkles with 28 Michelin Guide stars - more than any other chef anywhere has received.
Robuchon oversees more than a dozen fine dining establishments from Paris and London to Taipei and Tokyo, but one of the best places where you can sample his culinary creations is also a favourite destination for Canadians - Las Vegas.
Joël Robuchon, the restaurant, operates in the MGM Grand and is the first and only Vegas restaurant to receive three stars from Michelin, along with a Forbes five-star rating, an AAA five diamond ranking and Wine Spectator's Grand Award.
Joël Robuchon, the chef, has been carefully honing his palatepleasing art form for more than half a century.
Born in France, Robuchon began working as a cook while still a teen. By age 15, he was an apprentice chef and by age 28, he became head chef at a luxury hotel in Paris.
Robuchon went on to open his own restaurant in Paris, called Jamin, and in the early 1980s he became the youngest chef to ever receive three Michelin stars.
Just five years later, the esteemed Gault Millau (one of the world's most influential restaurant guides) named Robuchon "Chef of the Century."
More awards followed, but by the time Robuchon hit age 50, he decided to retire after watching several of his peers suffer from stress-related health issues.
Within a few years, however, the lure of the restaurant world was too strong to ignore. Robuchon opened several establishments around the world and he accumulated the aforementioned 28 Michelin stars.
The burgeoning restaurant scene in Las Vegas was particularly appealing, so he unveiled two side-by-side restaurants in the MGM Grand. The one-star L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon offers French cuisine in a contemporary setting, right next door to the now iconic Joël Robuchon, which provides an exquisite dining experience that many food critics say is one of the best in the United States.
From the moment you enter the restaurant, it's apparent you've become part of a painstakingly perfect culinary production.
Diners slip through a heavy door just steps away from the bustle and buzz of the MGM Grand casino and enter a scene of a classic Parisian restaurant. The room is an opulent and intimate one, featuring plush banquettes, a radiant chandelier and the freshest of flowers, along with impeccable table settings and accents in purple, ivory and gold.
Off to one side, a jaw-dropping beautiful Parisian terrace is home to another few tables.
As diners are seated, a carefully choreographed service begins as staffmembers artfully produce menus, provide water and guide diners through an unforgettable meal.
While prices for the smaller four-course menus can start in the $127 range, dining at Joël Robuchon is a special event and as such, partaking in the eightcourse menu ($250) or the full 16-course "degustation" menu ($435) is common. The degustation also allows one to enjoy the full Robuchon experience and allows for the brilliance of his creations to come together in a three-to four-hour symphony for the palette.
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Directing the action in the kitchen is executive chef Claude Le Tohic, a longtime culinary partner of Robuchon's and himself a best chef award winner from the James Beard Foundation.
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It's no surprise that a visit to Joël Robuchon is on many travellers' and foodies' bucket lists.
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The dining experts at Zagat put it this way when answering the question as to whether the price of the meal is worth it: "Yes, yes, yes!" If you go: Reservations for Joël Robuchon are recommended.
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Circulatory System – "Forever"
Here's the final song off of the best album to come out of that whole Elephant 6 thing. "Forever," off of Circulatory System's self-titled, is as useful a summation as there can be for an album as sprawling and messy and brilliant as Circulatory System absolutely is, encapsulating that record's twin themes of innocent exuberance and the inexorable passing of time in 86 dissipated seconds.
And what a perfect way to cap it off: After nearly an hour of psychedelic highs and maximalist excess, we're left with a stoned campfire singalong dirge, wasted friends accompanying a single strummed guitar, chanting the song's only lyric: "We will live forever and you know it's true," until everything fades away to black. Perfect (click below):


text: Company addresses non-insecticide treated seed availability September 26, 2013 01:00 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Rhonda Brooks Editor, Farm Journal MagazineEditorial Director, Farm Journal Media Email DuPont Pioneer is offering Canada farmers an option for non-insecticide treated corn and soybeans for 2014, in light of concerns raised about honeybee health. DuPont Pioneer issued a statement today that it will make non-insecticide treated corn and soybean seed available to Canadian farmers for 2014. Specifically, the company is providing a neonicotinoid-free option for corn and soybean seed available to farmers there, according to a press release issued by the Canadian Honey Council. The council says that such products have been linked to bee deaths in Ontario and Quebec. The company reports that for the U.S., "Pioneer is committed to meeting the changing requests of our customers, which includes our seed treatment offerings. At this time, we will continue to use seed treatment and follow best practices for packaging and planting our seed products in the U.S." The statement was attributed to Greg Lamka, DuPont Pioneer Strategy Manager-Seed Applied Tech. Earlier this month, the company had announced it is making a neonicotinoid-free option for corn and soybean seed available in Canada, according to a press release issued by the Canadian Honey Council. The council says that such products have been linked to bee deaths in Ontario and Quebec. Bee die-offs in North America are occurring at a significant rate. An annual survey funded by the USDA shows losses of managed honey bee colonies totaled 31.1% during the 2012-13 winter. Bee losses for each of the last six years have averaged 30.5%. However, Bayer CropScience reports that "the overall number of honeybee colonies worldwide has increased by some 45% over the last 50 years, not decreased." A joint report issued by the USDA and Environmental Protection Agency last spring cited a complex combination of factors as contributing to bee deaths: habitat loss, declining genetic diversity, poor diet, diseases, parasites—in particular, the Varroa mite—and pesticide exposure. The latter is one that opponents of commercial agriculture are quick to tout as the main contributor to the problem, especially the neonicotinoid class of insecticides, often referred to as neonics. Despite extensive research by third-party firms, independent of crop protection companies, no concrete link between neonics and the honeybee syndrome Colony Collapse Disorder has been found. Still, based on concerns about neonicotinoid products, the European Commission placed a partial ban on the use of three pesticides, imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, for two years, starting in January 2014. The decision was based on a formal peer review by the European Food Safety Authority earlier this year Likewise, in Canada, the federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) are also evaluating the cause of extensive bee losses, which they report have coincided with corn planting. The assumption that pesticides contributed to the bee deaths has bee keepers in Canada petitioning the government to adopt a neonicotinoid ban similar to the one enacted by the European Commission. More information on the DuPont Pioneer seed decisions follow. Official statement from DuPont Pioneer concerning untreated seed: "DuPont Pioneer will be offering growers an option for non-insecticide treated (IST) corn and soybeans for 2014 planting in Canada. This product is in response to Pioneer working toward meeting the evolving requests of our Canadian customers. "Pioneer will continue to use seed treatments and follow best practices for the application and packaging of treated seed as well as educate our growers on best practices when planting our seed products. Seed treatments, including fungicides, insecticides, nematicides, and amendments, play a critical role in agriculture and the production of a healthy crop. In addition to helping manage against early season pests and diseases, they serve as a useful complement or alternative to foliar and soil chemical applications. "Pioneer is actively involved with industry organizations such as CropLife Canada and the Canadian Seed Trade Association to develop and promote industry best practices and will continue those important engagements. Bee health is important to us and to many of our customers. Scientists are studying the wide variety of factors that may impact bee health, including parasites, disease and climate. We look forward to learning from their insights. "Growers should speak with their local sales rep and equipment manufacturer to better understand what products are best for their operations. Manufacturers of insecticide seed treatment products are the best sources for answers to any questions you may have about a particular insecticide. "Pioneer is committed to meeting the changing requests of our customers, which includes our seed treatment offerings. At this time, we will continue to use seed treatment and follow best practices for packaging and planting our seed products in the U.S." Read the press release that led to DuPont Pioneer's statement on Sept. 26. Back to news


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I reckon there's a bit of a long story of random shit that's happened since relocating from Shanghai to Singapore...but I'll spare you the long rant :3 Things happened, and I'm still in Singapore.
Here's some kind of something almost a year old already from a cancelled project at work. I started out with some loose line work from a coworker...these were a collaboration of sorts that I did while I was waiting on feedback from another project that I was working on.
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Darjeeling is in a small city in West Bengal, India.
Originally just a cluster of villages that was administered intermittently by Nepal and Sikkim, Darjeeling grew in prominence during the mid 19th century when, because of its climate, the British first established a hill station there after leasing it from the Chogyal of Sikkim and later discovered that the area was particularly well suited for tea plantations. In 1849, the British annexed the area and Darjeeling became a part of British India. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was opened in 1881 (it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the town became the de-facto summer capital of India during the days when the Raj was governed from Calcutta.
Because it was a popular hill station during the days of the Raj, a lovely Victorian town was built among the Himalayan foothills, the remnants of which are still visible around the Chowrasta and Darjeeling remains a popular summer and fall resort for the natives of Kolkata today. For foreign tourists, the main attractions are the cultural diversity (many Tibetan refugees moved here after Tibet was annexed by China and they co-exist with the descendants of the many Nepali and Bihari laborers brought to work in the tea plantations), the beautiful views (including the wonderful vista view of Kanchenjunga), a variety of trekking options, and the opportunity to cool down after a stint in the plains. The town is also a jumping off point for travelers heading to Sikkim.
There has been intermittent political action from Gorkha groups demanding an independent state (Gorkhaland). In June 2008 a strike paralyzed the area, with closed hotels, restaurants and shops, and the accompanying protests even turned violent a couple of times. Though inconvenient, tourists generally are not at risk, but recently they do check the status before going there.
Get in
By plane
The nearest airport is Bagdogra, near Siliguri, 96 km from Darjeeling.
Air India (fomerly Indian Airlines), India's largest airline, has flights from:
Jet Airways, a private airline, has flights from:
Spice Jet also operates flights from Kolkata & Delhi.
Air Deccan also known as Kingfisher red, runs budget flights to and from Bagdogra from Delhi, Guwahati and Calcutta.
Indigo has also started direct/indirect flights to & from Delhi and Guwahati since April, 2009 end.
Go Air has daily flights to and from Delhi.
Druk Airways has also commenced direct flights to & from Paro as well as Bangkok, twice a week for both destinations
All other cities major cities can be accessed by taking a flight to Delhi/Kolkata and connecting.
You can take a prepaid taxi or shared jeep from Bagdogra to Darjeeling as explained below.
Getting to and from Nepal can be tricky, despite their close proximity. One can catch a share jeep to Siliguri and a bus to the Nepalese border, changing buses in Nepal. An alternative is that Juniper Tours and Travels - located just next to the clock tower in Darjeeling offer a service where a driver can take you across the border and drop you at the Bhadrapur airport in Nepal for your connecting flight to Kathmandu. It is more expensive than organising your own transport but they make a concerted effort to look after you and will help you out if the situation becomes dicey (particularly with strikes in Nepal), they cannot be recommended highly enough and this is unusual for India.
Siliguri is the nearest town connected to the mainline rail network. Ample transport is available to Darjeeling from here. The most popular modes of transport are taxi (usually shared by three to four passengers), shared jeep (ten passengers) @ 100-200 depending on bargaining skill.
Shared jeeps depart regularly, from several locations around town. They are probably cheapest at the main bus stand. They leave when full, and are a cheap and fast (but uncomfortable as roads are poorly maintained) way to get to Darjeeling. An air conditioned prepaid taxi will cost 1800 (as of December 2012) - if you can find people to share it with you it will obviously be cheaper!
If you have arrived by train at NJP, you can take a taxi or shared jeep to reach Darjeeling from the booking counter at the taxi stand in front of the railway station. There is also a prepaid taxi stand in front of the train station. Note that if you arrive too late for the jeep to make a return journey from Darjeeling, you may end up paying more, e.g. 200 per person. The prepaid counter will tell you that no jeeps are available, so you'll have to find one via a fixer or by negotiating directly with drivers.
Tourists often opt to buy an extra seat or two to have more space for the 3 hour journey up to Darjeeling! Luggage is carried for free on the roof. Jeeps may stop for a snack and toilet break on the way up (normally a few km short of Kurseong).
While going to Darjeeling from NJP, try to hire a Taxi/Jeep/Sumo with overhead carrier, which has just arrived from Darjeeling, as this will be much cheaper if you hire a vehicle which is going directly from NJP to Darjeeling.
Reserve cars are available from Kings Travels, dial: 098304-28401/ 093319-39486 for tour purpose in Darjeeling.
By bus
There is a regular bus service from Silguri to Darjeeling. However, they are quite slow due to the steep, twisty climb up to Darjeeling. Shared jeeps are almost as cheap, and faster.
By train
New Jalpaiguri (NJP) near Siliguri is the nearest station on the main inter-city line. Direct trains to NJP run from Delhi (approx 27 hours) several times a day. If you are traveling from Kolkata (Sealdah Station) the best train for you will be Darjeeling Mail (circa 12 hours) running nightly at 10:05PM.
From there (NJP), the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), known to all as the 'Toy Train' completes the journey to Darjeeling. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was the first, and is still the most outstanding, example of a hill passenger railway.It is now listed as a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO.
This route is very popular with tourists as it passes through some very picturesque mountain scenery and has been the subject of many romantic articles. The line has a series of zig zags and loops to gain height and runs straight up several village main streets!
NJP to Darjeeling Toy Train service is suspended after railway track damage due to recent earth-quake (September 2011). The service may not be restored until 2013. The train now starts at Kurseong and terminates in Darjeeling Railway station though times are not fixed. It is probably best not to rely entirely on this service rather reach Darjeeling by other means and go for a joy ride if and when time permits. Collect enough information if you are planning to reach Darjeeling by Toy Train.
The steam 'Joy' train operates from Darjeeling to Ghoom round the famous Batasia Loop, once or twice a day (10AM)&(1:40PM) – enquire at Darjeeling station. Costs about 250 (First class)/ 50 (Second Seating). Strongly suggested you buy tickets for earlier train as the 2nd train rarely has enough people. Website DHR: [14]
A steam train also operates Siliguri to 'Agony Point' above Tindharia most Saturdays and Sundays. Enquire to Siliguri station. There is also a daily 'School Train' that leaves Kurseong at 06:15 arriving Darjeeling at 08:45. It leaves Darjeeling at 16:00 arriving Kurseong at 18:30. This is still hauled by a steam engine and is one of the last 'day to day'/ordinary steam trains running anywhere in the world. IR keeps changing the times for it and it is notoriously unreliable often running hours late.
Get around
Darjeeling is a small town and the salubrious climate means walks around town are an extremely enjoyable means of getting around. For longer trips, taxis are available in stands near the entrance to the Mall.
A great way to spend a day is to take a share-jeep to Ghoom (the next town up the ridge), visit some monasteries there and walk back to Darjeeling via some of the villages.
40 for Indians, 100 for foreigners, 10 per camera. Ticket also includes entry to the HMI Museum.
40/- per person) and special lounge ( 30/- per person), nothing beats having view from open area as you can have a full paranomic view from outside avoiding crowd in the lounge. The early you can reach, the best place you can find to stand inside or outside the observatory tower. If you are late, you may find standing behind many people and a lot obstructions to feel the sunrise and magic lighting on Mt. Kanchengunga. You may also need to walk a lot to reach there via a stiff ascendent road. The tip of Mt. Everest can also be seen on clear days.
Darjeeling is one of the oldest hill stations in India, and has plenty of options, both for those seeking a lazy getaway from the hot plains, as well as nature enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. Do not get fooled by the touts trying to talk you into 100/spot. Almost all the tourist attractions are located in 3-4 clusters of walking distance. Apart from sights within the town, there are plenty of trek options along the Himalayan ridges on the Indo-Nepal border near Darjeeling. The most popular one being the Singhalia Ridge Trail. Bookings for guides, porters and accommodation on the trail can be made in Darjeeling or in the nearby town of Manebhanjang, which serves as the trail-head. Be aware that from July to mid-September the Singalia park is closed, but because of the rain, clouds and fog it is less enjoyable anyway.
Several eateries which dish out North Indian, Nepali, Tibetan, and continental fare dot the area around the Mall. Vegetarian and Jain food is available at several restaurants. "Momos", a steamed Tibetan delicacy are a staple food offered by almost every eating joint.
Keep in mind that everything closes pretty early in the night (The town goes to sleep before 9PM). So, do keep something in stock to eat, if you are planning to stay up late.
Darjeeling has a large number of hotels and lodges. However, on the whole, budget accommodation is of poor value compared to elsewhere in India. Most places target groups coming in from West Bengal; backpacker-oriented accommodation is sparse and you probably won't get touts coming to pick you up at the bus stop so it pays to have a few ideas in advance.
There are several forest guest houses in the Darjeeling area. In order to stay at any of these a special permit from West Bengal Forest Department [15] is required.
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Bidding ends this Sunday on the last 2 dreambikes in the auction from Hans Rey and the team at crankbrothers! Up for bid are 2 one-of-a-kind mountain bikes from Titus and Focus, and each of these dreambikes sport some serious style to go along with their equally impressive trail performance.
Of course the best part about the the dreambikes auctions is that all of the proceeds from will support Hans Rey's Wheels4Life charity with their work to provide bikes to deserving people in developing countries. So far, over $27,000 has been raised by the dreambikes auctions, which will be used to provide bikes for people that deperately need them to get to school, to work, or to provide health care to patients in remote locations.
There are 2 selections up for bid this week, but you can't go wrong with either one. One dreambike is this size medium Focus Raven carbon hardtail, which weighs in at 20.2lbs and is ready-to-race with a full SRAM XX component group:
The other option is this size medium Titus Rockstar 29 carbon mountain bike, which only weighs in at 26.7lbs with its 29″ wheels:
Don 't let the elegantly shaped tubes and refined butting profiles fool you into thinking the Titus Rockstar 29 is bred for a life of quiet leisure—this good-looking bad boy is made to roll hard, roll fast and roll long. Over just about anything in its way. From roots and rocks, to ravines, ruts and roadkill, there's just no stopping the Rockstar once you set those big ol' 29" wheels in motion. For those rare occasions when you simply must arrest your momentum, Titus has spec'd the fabled Avid Elixir CR hydraulic disc brake, front and rear. With gold-toned Cobalt wheels, handlebar, stem, grips and seatpost from crankbrothers, and SRAM X0/X9 drivetrain, the dreambikes edition Titus Rockstar 29 is a race-ready XC rig that'll have you giggling like a groupie before you finish your first ride.
Just remember to get your bid in before this final auction ends on Sunday 12/19 at 8PM ET. If you're curious about what you missed out on already, check out the rest of the dreambikes on our website.
What are you waiting for… don't miss your chance to bid on a bike & change a life!


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This listing is for one card w/matching envelope.
It is so relaxing and peaceful to watch horses taking a nap in the shade of a large tree. The image is from a pastel painting I did of two of our horses titled, 'Afternoon Siesta'. The card is blank so you can write your own sentiment on the inside.
These velvety 4.5" x 6" cards are printed on acid free 100% cotton card stock with fade resistant Epson inks that make it perfect for framing. This listing is for 1 card and the copyright notice does not show on the card itself. Cards are made in USA and are printed on my Epson printer.
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On the merit of visual impact alone, there is no comparison between an R-1W radial tractor tire and its more subdued cousin, the R-1. But industry experts say bigger isn't always better.
"The appeal of the R-1W is that its broader, deeper lugs make the tire look bigger, beefier, and therefore — many people assume — better," notes Dave Weed, applications engineer for Goodyear Ag Tires. "But this is a classic case where looks can be deceiving. In many situations in North America, and for many producers, the R-1 tire is going to give better performance in the field."
In fact, Weed says the R-1W was designed and manufactured initially for use in northern Europe. "Producers in Europe typically operate in situations where the ground is much wetter," he explains. "The soils are older and heavier and the level of drainage is often poor compared to fields in North America. These operators need a tire with deeper, more widely spaced lugs that will pull through the muck and the mud. This perceived operating advantage in wet conditions, plus the tire's more aggressive look, has been winning the R-1W a growing number of farmer converts in North America."
Tread trends
From 1998 through last year, the number of John Deere 8000 and 8010 series tractors ordered with R-1W tires increased from 9 to 18%. "This trend appears to be in proportion with the types of soils found in North America," says Shan Prendergast, John Deere 8020 series tractor product manager. "However, if the orders for R-1W tires continue to increase, our concern is that a significant percentage of customers may be choosing the wrong tire for the types of soils that many of them have."
Weed concurs: "Unlike northern Europe, the largest percentage of crop ground in North America features well-drained, firm soils. The R-1 is designed to excel in these. The tires have a narrower lug spacing, which puts more biting edges in the tire's footprint. This creates more shearing of the soil, more traction and torque, and more pulling power for the tractor.
"The R-1W is going to perform better in mucky, heavy-clay soils, where the wider lug spacing allows the tire to better clean itself and the deeper tread provides more digging action needed to pull the tractor through," Weed says.
Best puller
In a comparative analysis, Goodyear studied the pulling capacity of various brands of R-1 and R-1W tires in both tilled and untilled soil conditions typical throughout much of North America. The evaluation showed that R-1 tires, independent of brand or design, yielded 11% more pulling capacity than R-1W tires in tilled soils, and 10% more pulling capacity on untilled ground.
Weed says the study shows that, unless you're running consistently on heavy, sticky, wet soils, the R-1 is going to be a better tire choice than the beefier-looking R-1W. "It's a win-win situation," Weed says. "The R-1 costs less up front, performs better and gives a better ride. And you'll avoid the shudder effect that the R-1Ws tend to produce at slow speeds."
Although versatile, the R-1 is not a one-size-fits-all solution. "We offer many tire options," Prendergast says. "Our goal isn't to sell one type of tire over another, only to help farmers select the type of tire that is best for them." He recommends discussing specific needs with tire retailers and tractor dealers.
Many choices
There are many types of tires and just as many different ways to use them. Firestone's HF-3, for example, is a logger flotation tire, yet it is often used effectively as a scraper-pulling tire. Some rules of thumb to consider: Although an H-3 is better at floating, an H-2 is better at carrying heavy loads. And although an R-1 usually pulls better, an R-1W, in addition to handling muck, should wear longer on the road by virtue of its longer lugs.
Firestone Agricultural Tires senior engineer Jay Wheeler says that a wider lug means less engagement with the soil and therefore less overall traction. "We make R-1, R-1W and many other tires," he says. "But generally, the deeper lug is not justified for most farmers around here, except in extreme cases like pulling a scraper, or in the case of rice/cane tires where the lug is much taller and has a slightly wider base. That type of lug is subject to more flexing.
"There's also the issue of tread bar angle," Wheeler continues. "Firestone has built a lot of tires with 23° angle treads for North America. But we also make some 45° angle treads, which are popular in Europe."
Europe versus the U.S.
Why such a big difference in treads between countries? Ken Brodbeck, manager of export sales for Firestone, helps manufacturers in different parts of the world choose the right types of tires for their customers. He looks at typical field conditions as well as how farmers are using their tractors. He points out a few differences between Europe and the U.S.
"With many different radial designs, various treads and metric sizing, it can rapidly get confusing for farmers," Brodbeck says. "It's probably easier to point out the differences in farming. Europeans, for example, tend to use their tractors more like trucks, pulling loads at high speeds down the road. But they'll also tend to get into wetter fields. This makes the 45° tread more popular in Europe. But the 23° tread tends to work better for farmers in North America. Americans need the extra pulling power to pull wider implements through firmer soils."
Tire training
In the complex world of tractor tires, there are no easy answers to most questions. Because every farmer's situation is somewhat different, the best choices typically come on the advice of a knowledgeable sales rep or dealer. But more tire choices and technology mean even a good dealer can get confused without proper training. Major tire manufacturers have all realized a growing need to train the people who sell tires to farmers.
Michelin product marketing manager Brad Harrison points out that training at the tire retail level, as well as training for tractor dealers, is becoming an increasingly important part of the ag tire business.
"It takes a lot of knowledge for a dealer to match the customer with the appropriate product and then give good service," Harrison says. "Dealers should be asking a lot of questions. And if they don't, the farmer should. What tire works best for the tractor's horsepower, weight, ballast, implements, speed and transport requirements? And the big question — What tire pressure should you use?"
In addition to live classroom sessions, Michelin sets up tractor dealers and tire retailers with an online "tractor tire master course." More than 1,000 people from around the world have taken the eight-hour course.
Among other things, the course teaches basic tire math, tire physics, terminology, warranty information and tire trivia. For example, the industry's technical term for a tire's basic structure? The carcass. And Michelin's definition of an R-1W drive tire? It has a lug that is 25 to 40% higher than that of an R1 tire and open lug design, and it is used in general and wet farming conditions ("W" stands for wet).
Knowledge-hungry farmers can log on to www.michelinag.com, www.firestoneag.com or www.goodyearag.com.


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Nancy Anne (Rinker) Wright-Beck, 76, formerly of Stroudsburg, Albrightsville and Kingston, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at VITAS Innovative Hospice at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stratford, N.J.
Nancy was the wife of the late Walter Beck, who passed away in 1996.
She was born in East Stroudsburg on June 2, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Vernon and Marion (Mervine) Rinker.
Nancy was a 1956 graduate of Stroudsburg High School in Stroudsburg.
She was a former active member of Middlecreek Christian Church in Polk Township, Kresgeville.
Nancy had worked as an assembly woman for Tyco Trains in Woodbury Heights, N.J. She also worked at the former Jamesway in Blakeslee as a sales clerk.
In her spare time, she enjoyed and was an avid bowler. She also was a member of Monroe County Democratic Club and Monroe County Environmental Center.
We have been blessed with the presence of Nancy in our lives. She will be deeply missed by her children: William F. Wright III and his wife, Francine, of Sewell, N.J.; Debbie Wygant of Luzerne; and Wendy A. Davis and her husband, Donald, of Wenonah, N.J. She was the loving and gentle Nana to her five grandchildren: Donald Davis, Matthew Davis, Ashley Henry, Marissa Smyth and Karly Wright, and her two great-grandchildren, Lorna Crockett and Audrina Davis.
Family and friends are welcome to offer their condolences from 10 a.m. until time of service Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Middlecreek Christian Church in Kresgeville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Wes Wales officiating.
Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at Stroudsburg Cemetery in Stroudsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in loving memory of Nancy Anne Wright-Beck to: Middlecreek Christian Church, P.O. Box 207, Kresgeville, PA 18333.
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Nancy Anne (Rinker) Wright-Beck
Nancy Anne (Rinker) Wright-Beck, 76, formerly of Stroudsburg, Albrightsville and Kingston, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at VITAS Innovative Hospice at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stratford, N.J.


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Twins Winter Caravan in St. Cloud Tonight
The Twins Winter Caravan will be stopping off in St. Cloud tonight at Rivers Edge Convention Center. Current Twins pitchers Kyle Gibson and Caleb Thielbar will be here along with Twins' legend Tony Oliva, Assistant General Manager Rob Antony, and radio voice of the Twins Cory Provus.
The program begins at 6:30 tonight, doors open at 5pm. An autograph session will follow the program this evening. Caleb Thielbar joined Jay Caldwell on WJON today and says he's excited for the opportunity to meet fans and is focused on getting ready for the 2014 season.
Tickets are available at the Townsquare Media Studios until 3pm today and will be available at the door starting at 5pm tonight. Tickets are $6 for adults, kids 5 and under get in free with a kids ticket. A ballpark style meal will be included courtesy of Shortstop Custom Catering. All proceeds of the event go to benefit St. Cloud youth baseball and softball.


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Whether we're seeking the comfort of home cooking, the creativity of culinary exploration or simply a break from the high cost of restaurant meals, we're all spending a lot more time in the kitchen these days. And that means the cooks on your holiday list are likely eager for a few new tools, gadgets and ideas to help them with their braising and baking. Here are a few ideas to help you get cooking.
Hot stuff
Thanks to Julie & Julia, the classic boeuf bourguignon is appearing on dinner party menus once again, along with all those other rich, stewy braises. But to make them, you need the right pot, and that's where the Le Creuset Heritage Oval Cocotte comes in. This enamel-coated cast iron casserole is sturdy, non-reactive, easy to clean and goes from stove top to oven without a hitch. Its tight-fitting lid seals in heat and juices, and it works on any stove top. Besides, its classic design (which comes in red, blue and flame) is just plain pretty. The four-quart cocotte retails for $199.95 at Williams-Sonoma stores (www.williams-sonoma.com).
Knife skills
A sharp, well-balanced knife is essential for any good cook. Yet so many of the steaming-and-sautéing set are blundering along with dull and antiquated blades; it's amazing they haven't severed a limb or two. Why not make this the holiday you change your favourite cook's life forever with a knife from Japan? Think samurai swords in the kitchen, with razor-sharp edges and perfect balance. For instance, the Global seven-inch cook's knife features Cromova 18 stainless steel, ice tempered so it holds its edge longer than any other steel and resists rust, stains and corrosion. Or the seven-inch Shun Santoku Classic, which features the look and functionality of Damascus steel, without the risk of rust, making food less likely to stick during chopping. Global and Shun knives are available at high-end cookware stores, where the Global Cook's Knife retails for $119 and the Shun for $159. (www.cookworks.ca) .
Dice and go
A great knife is essential for slicing and dicing, but when you need perfect dice -- not to mention crinkle cuts, waffle cuts and diamond cuts -- a mandoline is the way to go. This handy French slicing machine is a great tool for a prolific chef, and the newest versions, like the Williams-Sonoma de Buyer Dicing Mandoline, not only come with a variety of attachments, but also have features that make it less of a safety risk. The de Buyer Dicing Mandoline retails for $229.95 at Williams-Sonoma stores (www.williams-sonoma.com).
Small fry
We may love the crisp texture and savoury flavour of fried food, but the mess, the waste and the calories? Not so much. But now there's the T-fal ActiFry, and things may never be the same again. This handy countertop appliance uses only one spoonful of oil to make a whole kilogram of deliciously perfect french fries (or veggies or meat). No wonder it won the Canadian Grand Prix Best New Product Award in May. It retails for a suggested price of $349.99, exclusively at Bay stores across Canada (www.t-fal.ca).
Sweet, chocolatey goodness
It sounds like a chocoholic's fantasy, but it's real all right -- a tabletop fountain that pours out warm, luscious melted chocolate any time you want it. Giles & Posner, the company that introduced the Chocolate Fountain to Europe, has collaborated with U.K. chocolatier Cadbury to create a whole line of chocolate home entertainment products, including fondues, fillers and, of course, the Cadbury Mini Chocolate Fountain. This must-have gadget only needs about a pound of fondue chocolate to create seemingly endless cascades of the gooey stuff, and with a suggested retail price of only $49.95, how can anyone resist? It's available at Walmart, Kitchen Stuff Plus and Stokes (www.gilesandposner.com/cadbury).
Cool sippers
Chardonnay should be served at 14.5 C to 16.5 C (58 F to 62 F) and Pinot Noir should be served at 15.5 C to 18.5 C (60 F to 65 F). But chances are, you're pouring your Chard too chilly while your Burgundy is broiling. And that's why you need Sharper Image's new Single Bottle Wine Chiller. It has pre-sets for 70 different wines or you can set your own. Just choose the right setting, pop the bottle in the brushed metal pod, wait a few moments, and voila! You've got the perfect glass of wine. The Single Bottle Wine Chiller retails for a suggested price of $119.99 at Bay and Home Outfitters (www.sharperimage.com).
Cooking school
Whether your favourite cook is a Michelin-starred chef or can't boil an egg, chances are they'd love to learn a bit more about how to bake and boil, steam and sauté. So why not sign them up for a course at one of the country's great cooking schools? Look into the Cordon Bleu in Ottawa (www.cordonbleu.edu) The Cookbook Company in Calgary (www.cookbookcooks.com), The Dirty Apron in Vancouver (www.dirtyapron.com) and the Calphalon Culinary Centre in Toronto (www.calphalonculinarycenter.com).
Those who love to cook will probably love to see these books under the tree:
Modern Gastronomy: A to Z by Ferran Adria (Crc Press Llc, $71.95) is for the mad scientist in your kitchen, the cook who gets into things like sous vide, reverse spherification and carbonating fruit. Adria is the father of molecular gastronomy and here he explains food from a uniquely scientific perspective. Note: that the book won't be released until Dec. 22, so get your order in now.
My Bread by Jim Lahey (Norton, $37.50). Lahey is considered New York's premier baker and demonstrates easy ways to make bread that don't rely on breadmakers or complicated kneading.
Ad Hoc at Home: Family-Style Recipes by Thomas Keller (Artisan Press, $65) is for the person who believes in preparing restaurant-worthy meals at home. Keller is quite possibly the United States' most highly regarded chef, and it's almost impossible to get into his most popular restaurants, The French Laundry and Per Se. Here he demonstrates how to make the comfort foods that are closest to his heart: flaky biscuits, chicken pot pies, New England clam bakes and more.


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The great thing about visiting Moscow from Los Angeles is you don't have to reset your watch. It's a 12-hour time difference, so all you have to do is think about the time in a different way.
Of course, winter in Russia is a little bit different from winter in Southern California. As the sun sets on Moscow, it's 7 degrees below zero and your guide is giving thanks for the mild weather.
"It was 20 below zero last night," one local told me when I arrived Tuesday.
"Be careful of icicles," said another. "They can kill people here."
But once you're all zipped up with no sharp objects overhead, you can watch the Muscovites ice skating in Red Square (the same way they do in L.A.'s Pershing Square and S.F.'s Union Square, but with about 10 tons more panache). You can check out the rounded little snowdrifts on the onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, and the ice-sculpted saints arrayed at the base of the building.
You can also marvel at the gaudy Christmas trees. Muscovites like to keep them up all through January and into February.
And then, remembering that you flew 12 largely sleepless hours to get here, you can stagger into the Hotel Metropol and dive into bed.
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Do PLCs eliminate need for a DCS?
A PLC for process control can appear to be less expensive, but… Bill Lydon, contributing editor at Automation.com has talked with a number of control engineers that are trying to sort out this issue to make decisions.
In the past it was fairly easy to determine whether a PLC or a DCS was right for an application but in recent years this has become more difficult. It is argued that more powerful PLC products coupled with new software tools provide an integrated process control system rivaling a distributed control system (DCS) for process control applications. Automation.com contributing editor Bill Lydon tackled the topic. Read his coverage here .
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Natasha Leggero somehow went from being the target of death threats to the envy of the comedy community in a span of a few days.
The Rockford-born comedian came under fire when she referenced SpaghettiOs' controversial Pearl Harbor tweet during NBC's New Year's Eve broadcast, joking, "it sucks that the only survivors of Pearl Harbor are being mocked by the only food they can still chew." And just when you thought Leggero might release a forced apology clearly written by a publicist — as is often the case in Hollywood — she candidly addressed the situation on her Tumblr page.
"I wish I could apologize, but do you really want another insincere apology that you know is just an attempt at damage control and not a real admission of guilt?" wrote Leggero, who pointed out the joke was about the food habits of the elderly. She went on to shed light on more concerning issues facing veterans, including depression, suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder and said she had donated to Disabled American Veterans foundation in lieu of giving a fake apology.
Leggero — set to perform Saturday at The Hideout as part of the Tomorrow Never Knows festival — was commended for her stance by her peers, but apparently that doesn't mean she wants to discuss the subject further. During an interview with the Tribune that she requested take place over email, Leggero opted not to answer questions about the controversy or others on the topic of her career. She did, however, answer questions about her upbringing.
"I had a paper route, worked at a grocery store, catered weddings, was a lifeguard and mowed lawns," Leggero said by email. "I believe I was fired from all of these. … I think (Rockford) was a nice place to grow up, sure! Last time I was home they had a billboard erected congratulating the #1 Mexican restaurant in the city called Taco Bell. But other than Rockford's taste in Mexican food, I am grateful to have been raised there."
Asked what she would be doing if she had never left Illinois, Leggero responded, "Destroying some man's life."
Leggero was part of the NBC sitcoms "Free Agents" and "Are You There, Chelsea?" before they were canceled, and last year she appeared on the Comedy Central roast of James Franco. During the roast, she joked: "James has a new reality show coming out on the Ovation network. Finally, something so awful that TLC was like, 'Nah, we're good.'" Of Jonah Hill, she said "Jonah was born and raised in Hollywood, and you can tell. He's a name-dropper with big (breasts) and an eating disorder."
Did Leggero see a boost in her career thanks to her impressive performance at the roast? She wouldn't say. But Leggero did respond when prompted to name the compliment she received for her set that meant the most to her.
"Jonah Hill's laughter throughout all my digs at him," Leggero said.
In October, Leggero launched her Web series "Tubbin With Tash," in which she interviewed comedians such as Chelsea Handler, Sarah Silverman, Weird Al Yankovic and Jeffrey Ross in a hot tub. Leggero didn't say when we can expect new episodes but conceded booking guests hasn't been easy.
"It's been a challenge to find comedians who are willing to get undressed on camera," Leggero said.
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If you have ever met me at a demo or class, you may have had the opportunity to see one of my portfolios. I never travel without them, so if you see me out at an event, just ask to see them. I am always happy to share these, as I appreciate the chance to get feedback or to see what catches people's eye first. As 2012 is getting started, now is the time to work on New Year's Resolutions, and maybe one of those resolutions should be to work on your own portfolio.
(Next week I will talk more about picking a portfolio and what to put in it).
Here are some of my personal thoughts on how to be a good portfolio viewer.
I never want to hear "You are sooo good. I could never be like you." It is nice to compliment, but don't embarass them by going over the top. Give sincere compliments and remember that with practice you could make work like theirs, or vice-versa.
Try not to hover. If it is your own portfolio, you may really want to hear feedback. It is OK to hover and explain your work, but it is also OK to not feel obliged to stand there while they look through it. Be courteous to the viewer and consider if you are being over-protective and hovering. Sometimes that makes them uncomfortable, so try to be aware of their comfort level as well.
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CHELMSFORD, Mass., Oct. 14, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercury Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MRCY) (www.mrcy.com), a leading provider of affordable, commercially developed, open sensor processing systems and services for critical commercial, defense and intelligence applications, will release its first quarter fiscal year 2015 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Management will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss Mercury's quarterly financial results, business highlights and outlook. In addition, Company representatives may answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts, and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed.
To join the conference call, dial (877) 303-6977 in the USA and Canada, or (760) 298-5079 in all other countries. Please call five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The live audio webcast can be accessed from the 'Events and Presentations' page of Mercury's website at www.mrcy.com/investor. A replay of the webcast will be available two hours after the call and archived on the same web page for 6 months.
Mercury Systems – Innovation That Matters™
Mercury Systems (Nasdaq:MRCY) is the better alternative for affordable, commercially developed, open sensor processing systems and services. These capabilities make us the first commercially based defense electronics company built to meet rapidly evolving next generation defense challenges. Mercury Systems has worked on over 300 programs, including Aegis, Patriot, SEWIP, Gorgon Stare and Predator/Reaper. We are based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts with additional advanced manufacturing and other key facilities across the USA. To learn more, visit www.mrcy.com.
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Consumer confidence remains fragile but new data also suggests Australians are still happy to get into debt for a car.
Consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in December, despite last week's official interest rate cut by the central bank and a fall in the unemployment rate to 5.2 per cent.
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index released on Wednesday dropped by 4.1 per cent in December, almost wiping out the 5.2 per cent increase in November.
It left the index at 100 points, meaning that pessimists and optimists were evenly matched.
Westpac chief economist Bill Evans said it was a "very surprising result" just when it appeared that sentiment was finally responding to an accumulation of rate cuts.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate by 175 basis points since November 2011.
Mr Evans said the report backed his case for another rate cut in either February or March next year - the RBA board does not meet in January.
"The Reserve Bank has two more months to assess the impact of its interest rate moves before its next meeting," Mr Evans said.
"Evidence to date is that low interest (rates) are not generating much traction with households."
Financial markets are pricing in a 50/50 chance of a 25 basis points cut in the cash rate to a record low of 2.75 per cent in February
The consumer data came hot on the heels of Tuesday's National Australia Bank monthly business survey for November that showed confidence slumping to its lowest level since April 2009.
However, that did not take account of the December rate cut and was more in response to the central bank's decision to leave policy unchanged in November when most economists had expected a reduction.
Unsurprisingly, the federal opposition blamed the government for poor confidence levels.
"The Gillard government's poor management of the economy is having a sustained negative effect on business and consumer confidence," shadow small business minister Bruce Billson said in a statement.
Still, the Westpac report's `time to buy a dwelling' index has risen by 11.5 per cent since September and its `time to buy a car' rose by 9.8 per cent over the same period.
Other new data showed total lending finance rose by 2.6 per cent in October, building on the 5.8 per cent jump in September.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed loans to buy new or used cars hit a record $1.23 billion in the month, while loans to buy blocks of land have risen by 17.5 per cent over the past year - the strongest growth in three years.
Commonwealth Securities chief economist Craig James said these results were "encouraging".
"All the pointers suggest that there are better times ahead for the housing market, representing good news for builders, tradespeople, material suppliers and a raft of retailers," Mr James said.
"Contrary to some suggestions, the economy has good momentum moving into the New Year."


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Sept. 12, 2005
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT water polo team kicked off their 2005 Invitational with a dramatic 6-5 victory over rival Harvard on Friday night, and they continued to role through Sunday. Behind a stingy defense, the Engineers were able to pick up victories over Yale University (17-5), University of Toronto (11-2), Florida International University (10-7) and Connecticut College (11-3).
MIT's only blemish came against the reigning national club champions, the New York Athletic Club, a team made up of a few former Olympians and national team members. The Engineers experienced difficulty matching up against the NYAC and fell 13-4. But overall, the Engineers and head coach Felix Mercado were happy with the weekend's results.
"I think this young team is starting to click as a unit," said senior John Rogers, who was second on the team with 13 goals over the weekend. "We still are far from where we want to be, but I think we are ahead of where we thought we were going to be."
Head coach Felix Mercado supported his sniper's comments.
"Defensively, I think the guys understand what we want to do," said Mercado. "While offensively we weren't as effective as we wanted to be, our team played smart and protected the ball."
"I once heard this in a movie, and I think it applies to our offense. Our offense is like Novocain. While it may not be complex and complicated, if you give it time, it will get the job done."
Leading the Engineers on offense was senior Grady Snyder, who exploded for 15 goals. Also, junior Kevin Amendt tallied 9 goals, and freshmen Mike Smith Bronstein (6 goals) and Dallas Chase (5 goals) paced MIT. On the defensive end, sophomore Morgan Laidlaw had 18 steals and goalkeeper Rob Truax had 43 saves and 10 steals.
The Engineers will travel down to Providence, R.I. to square off against Brown University on Wednesday night at 8 p.m.