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In Clarence, passions still running high over school budget
A few years ago, where to build the next cluster of McMansions might have been the biggest problem facing Clarence.
But this little town on the northern edge of Erie County now finds itself the epicenter of much bigger issues – quality schools, the taxes it takes to run them and the state effort to control property taxes.
Three weeks after the debate over school taxes reached a fever pitch with a record turnout of voters and rejection of a school budget that contained a 9.8 percent tax increase, passions are still hot – and they won't be cooling soon.
Some residents, including many who opposed the original budget proposal, say the district's revamped budget, to be discussed Monday night at a public hearing, is good enough. Others are calling for even more cuts.
"I'm so supportive of the budget because Clarence is fiscally responsible," said Michael Hilburger, a retiree. "Our taxes are so low. ... All the budget was doing was just catching us up to where we should've been."
Members of a well-organized anti-tax group that helped defeat the original budget say otherwise – and they've mounted another campaign to try to force changes.
"Nothing is being done to make sure we don't have the same problem next year," said Lisa Thrun, who leads the group Citizens for Sustainable Schools. "There's still a lot of frustration out there."
Thrun's group is demanding that the district do more to address structural problems and not just cut programs and teachers.
That is not what you hear in many other school districts, which limp from year to year, trying to pay for escalating expenses fueled by salaries, pensions and health care, and each year look to Albany for more state aid or deplete their reserve funds when state aid doesn't go up.
Rising property taxes driven by school budgets is why Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo pushed through the State Legislature a tax cap on school taxes, and a 60 percent voter approval for budgets that exceed the cap, as Clarence proposed. But Clarence's nearly 10 percent tax increase was the largest in the region and created intense debate and voter turnout.
The budget was overwhelmingly defeated, and the turnout of 8,232 voters was significant for a town with 30,631 residents, according to the last Census.
By comparison, the total voter turnout for the City of Buffalo, population 261,310, in the recent hotly contested school board elections was 11,936.
But the state and federal governments pay for about 90 percent of the city's school budget. Not so in suburban communities, like Clarence, where local property owners pay for 60 percent of the school budget.
Thrun and her group have pledged to support the revised budget, which includes an additional $2.4 million in cuts, only if teachers agree to pay for one-third of their health insurance going forward. They also want higher-salaried teachers to retire so that the district can hire younger teachers, and they're pushing the district to open contracts so that parents can volunteer to coach sports teams that have been cut.
"The only way there's going to be a long-term solution is they've got to pay more of their own pensions and more of their own health care," said Joe Lombardo, another member of the group. "They've really got to get in check with reality."
Ellie Corcoran, a retired teacher, called the revised budget a "Band-aid fix."
"That's not what the real problem was," she said of program costs. "They cut teachers because they can put a guilt trip on us and say, 'See what we had to do. The children are going to suffer.' "
But a vocal parents group called Keep Clarence Schools Great says it's time to accept the new budget as the best possible compromise.
They say that despite the hype, taxes have never really been that bad in Clarence.
Even if the proposed 9.8 percent tax hike had passed, the district would have had lower school taxes than 21 other districts in Erie County, based on taxes for a house of the same market value in each community, according to a Buffalo News analysis.
But school taxes in Clarence have gone down just once in the past decade, according to annual budget information available through the state Education Department.
The total amount the district collected in taxes dropped 4.8 percent from 2007-08 to 2008-09, state records show. But that drop followed two consecutive years of 8.4 percent tax increases.
"I pay less school tax than any of my friends in comparable houses in Western New York," said Hilburger, the retiree whose three sons attended Clarence. "People don't realize that. I don't have a lot of money, and I don't like to pay school taxes. We are as low as it gets, and I believe we need to support education."
Since 2003-04, the earliest year for which information is readily available, the total that the Clarence schools collected in taxes each year increased 27 percent, the seventh-lowest increase in Erie County.
During the same period, district spending increased 45 percent – the fourth-highest increase in the county – and student enrollment in Clarence remained about the same.
Now the Keep Clarence Schools Great group points to the 29 additional positions that have been cut from the budget, including teachers and support staff such as guidance counselors and social workers.
"I thought I was mentally prepared, but when I went to that meeting and I saw that my son, who struggled a little bit in school, his favorite teacher is getting cut, who inspired him greatly, you can't help but be filled with emotion," said Jan Vesper-Diver, a 1985 graduate.
"It's devastating for our children," she added. "We can't go backwards."
Clarence's popular sports programs have also taken a hit, with nine modified and four freshman sports teams set to be axed if the new budget is approved.
Fliers put out by the group urge voters to "protect our investment" and home values by approving the budget.
It's unclear whether the demands of the anti-tax group will make a difference.
Teachers union president Elizabeth Dunne wrote in an email that teachers have already restructured their contract. She also pointed out that more than 60 staffers have been cut over the past two years.
Superintendent Geoffrey Hicks said the district has been "in conversation" with the union, and Dunne said all parties must "overcome our differences and work together to find a solution to the very real and very serious issues facing our district."
But the parents who support the budget say the teachers shouldn't be made into scapegoats for a complex problem.
"Our teachers aren't greedy," said Katrina Webster, a parent of two Clarence children. "They're coming in early, they're staying after school to help kids, they work through their lunch hours, they're on committees. ... Why are they not worthy?"
Thousands of dollars have been spent on flashy mailers and large billboards, some of which were defaced before the election.
Pro-budget groups suspect the mailers were funded by a national conservative group that Thrun is a member of, while she denies the claim and says all the money raised for the flier was local.
The anti-budget group, meanwhile, says mailers on the other side carried an Albany postmark and were likely sent by the teachers union.
Whatever their belief, those in the town say it's been nearly impossible not to get swept up in all the budget debate.
"It was a nice, sleepy town," said Corcoran, the retired teacher. "I don't think a lot of people were involved before."
But as resident Jim Murphy put it, "when you start hitting people's pocketbooks pretty hard, they sit up and notice."
Murphy said the anti-tax group is "pretty split" on whether to vote no again, and the parents group appears to have been more vocal and organized in recent days.
So it's anyone's guess what will happen at 7 p.m. Monday night in the high school lecture hall, when the public registers its first official comment on the new plan, and on June 18, when voters return to the polls in Clarence and six other districts.
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|2013-03-28, 14:49
|Link #1101
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I'm glad that Yoshino getting shot melodrama turned out to be a red herring. I would have raged if Okada had her way.
All in all a good ending, but that final scene with Yoshino and Hakaze reuniting was a little too romantic. They're not supposed to be a couple, and I don't like how Okada makes them look like one.
|2013-03-28, 14:55
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
They completely changed the ending although the main ideas and dialogues were maintained. I'm happy that Yoshino being shot was dealt quickly and didn't take time.
Chronologically-wise I guess the anime ended before the manga? After all
Spoiler for manga:
If you want to see the appearances of Yu-chan and Mimori (Mahiro's girlfriend):
Spoiler for space:
Considering that episodes 1-12 adapted chapters 1-16 while episodes 14-24 adapted chapters 17-44 you can see why the second half is a bit disappointing in terms of content not explained well or omitted.
But all in all (with the exception of the last 2 episodes) I have been quite happy with this anime so 9/10.
Leaving the last image of the manga because I liked it and wanted to see the 2 characters mentioned above animated:
|2013-03-28, 16:18
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Things were pretty serious this time.
The fights were hard as well, but also really good.
Pillar definitely didn't want to go down without a serious fight.
All's well that ends well ^^
Hakaze was pretty much funny without magic.
Everyone finally got a chance to relax after everything that's happened.
The ending was rather nice ^^
|2013-03-28, 16:32
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: UK
Age: 27
Well I can't say I'm impressed with what seemed to be a Dues Ex Machina ending with Hanemura there, who's character has often felt weaker that it should be for someone with his role but oh well. Everything after that was pretty well done and it was a satisfying conclusion overall. I like how the story cleared up the issue of Mahiro and Yoshino supposedly following logic and I liked their resolution with Aika's death overall. I can't say the second cour lived up to my expectations completely since it wasn't as good as the previous cour but I'll definitely take it. It's been an enjoyable ride.
|2013-03-28, 16:45
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What I liked is that Mahiro punched Yoshino in the grave after watching Aika's video and not before.
|2013-03-28, 16:49
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 27
Yeah I don't know how much of a hand Okada had in these last two episodes, but there definitely felt something a bit off from usual in them. If what I am reading about her changes is true, it seems many of the issues actually stem from her . Just not as sharp as the previous episodes in characterization, and overall drama. I also just thought the show peaked a couple episodes ago with Hakaze and Aika and just didn't manage to follow it up very well.
This is definitely a story whose journey was greater than the end. Criminally underappreciated show. A very solid 8/10.
|2013-03-28, 17:13
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Guess what time it is?
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Age: 33
It hurts to think how much of a well-kept secret this show might end up being. It seems well-regarded by most of its viewers, so I'm hoping it gets a little boost now that it's all wrapped up.
It was nice to see Hanemura get his big hero moment, even if Aika was the one twinking him. Apparently she can entrust the Sword of a Thousand Truths to a n00b.
9/10 for the last episode, and 8/10 for the show as a whole. A full-throated recommendation, even if things seemed a bit meandering to me in the early going.
|2013-03-28, 18:21
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Location: Mt. Ordeals
Truly magnificent piece of work, especially the dialogue. Farewell message by Aika brought a tear in my eye, and Mahiros made a bunch of great lines that resonated in me (especially the part where he feels Aika is wrong in acting her life as if it was staged). In Okada I trust.
Apart from the dialogue, the music was fantastic. Yeah I understand some people's feelings about the music being TOO much, but as they say, anything worth doing is worth overdoing. XD
Director has done pretty well as well, which I guess if I remove my Okadafag glasses, he would be the reason why this was done so well objectively speaking. Especially if you compare this to say, Shin Sekai Yori, it's evident by how well everything was paced, how well the end of each episode made you want for more, and not to mention the magic fighting scenes were pretty darn impressive. So kudos to Ando... maybe it's a name I shall start remembering, as he did pretty well with Okada in Hanasaku Iroha IMO.
Definitely 10/10. I love the series so much that I'm gonna give it the edge over Humanity has Declined as my favourite show that started in 2012.
|2013-03-28, 20:51
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Zetsuen No Tempest is what happens when a Grandiose play is turn into a manga, which in tun is given life in anime form. A magnificent tale, and I hope it would be something well remembered, even though I suspect it will fall into unjustifiable obscurity.
|2013-03-28, 21:09
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Hiding Under Your Bed
Join Date: May 2008
I'd have enjoyed things more if the manga readers hadn't pretty much let us all know Yoshino lives after the last episode. Thanks.
The ending was all that one would expect from this show, even if all my secret hopes that there'd be one last plot twist were dashed. You know, Aika still being alive, masquerading as Yu-chan, and the whole thing just a play she orchestrated at every turn, and her last message to Mahiro/Yoshino was basically rubbing their noses in it all.
I wonder if they went to black prior to what was presumably "the kiss" on purpose? As an aside, I don't think I could handle the burden of being in a relationship with someone who was still so in love with their dead ex. But, here's to the two of them hopefully making it for the long haul.
The only real question I have left after the conclusion is...Junichirou. The anime made it out that he doesn't have magic, but he was shown able to defeat people in ways that weren't shown, so the question was always...what's special about him?
Spoiler for Spoilers? I guess? From manga?:
It's hard for me to rate this show. I love that it skewed towards a stage production in many ways, especially as someone who grew up doing musicals, and would love to see more shows that did that, but I still find myself giving Shin Sekai Yuri and Psycho Pass an edge over it. Still an excellent series, and proof that Bones isn't entirely dried up after a long list of shows that left me thinking I'd have to stop giving them an automatic "must watch" just because their name was attached to a series.
|2013-03-28, 22:06
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Black Steel Knight
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Indonesia
About the DEM thing in the ending, I still find it not that implausible considering it's the Tree of Exodus' entire power put into one final weapon which probably manifested after seeing how cornered its mage is (as far as the anime is concerned. I haven't read the manga). So at least, it doesn't come out of nowhere like "the power of will" or anything shonen-ish like that.
Overall, I think this anime is excellent. IMO the story is the most fulfilling compared to any other series in both previous and this season. I think the overall good-ness of this series beats even the likes of Psycho-Pass and Shinsekai Yori. I enjoy those two immensely but I think Psycho-Pass has a lot of questionable logic in its world setting and Shinsekai Yori has a lot of plot holes which should've been filled. While Zetsuen smartly addresses and uses the accidental convenience and coincidences as part of its story by making the Genesis Tree controlling the world's logic. Also, Zetsuen really delivers in the entertainment department. The animation is top notch, the visual is colorful, the characters are well written and their looks are easy for the eyes, the soundtracks are nice, action are abundant, and most of the interactions and conversations are really enjoyable to watch and listen to (they can genuinely make you laugh, not just tense). Unlike Shinsekai Yori and Psycho-Pass which are almost always "doom & gloom" in each episode both interaction-wise and visually. The only other shows this season I can think of as an equal for "intelligent entertainment" are Chihayafuru and, to some extent, Space Brothers.
|2013-03-28, 22:29
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Double post below:
Point 1: Aika should take the action, and get over with it.
Point 2: Her deviated action caused the disaster. The consequence is that Tree of Zetsuen killing population. The tree of Genesis role is supposedly inactive until the time, or similar to some type of Mayan myth. Because of the decimation, it steps in to stops tree of Zetsuen and keeps the world peace. Else, the world is over and renders the function of begging tree unnecessary. Its purpose is keep few people, so they can rebuild the civilization. In last season, tree of Zetsuen nearly kill any chance for survivor.
I'm tired of any more clarification. So, it's end of my clarification now.
Spoiler for Spoilers? I guess? From manga?:
There are already a lot of speculation about him online.
Spoiler for mere speculation:
Thereafter Mahiro's trust for YoshinoSorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?
Too bad, Aika only shows her legs. Not even her belly button...
I'm glad that Hakaze is having the happy ending. The old women knows too well. Perhaps they had been there and done that.
Before the airing of anime, someone predicts it was a BL anime. I'm glad he was wrong. It's finally over. The guys just sit there and their love comes to them. It probably ends better than manga ending.
Hakaze is so fine.
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|2013-03-29, 07:37
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Seishu's Ace
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kobe, Japan
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|2013-03-29, 08:26
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Virginia, USA
Age: 57
For me, ZnT has been nearly the ideal action adventure show. It's as if the writers looked deep inside my mind and made a list of the elements of my ideal action adventure show. Next, they and their fellow production staff combined those elements in the most perfect possible combination of story, characterization, acting, music, and animation. Finally, they integrated a discussion of two great Shakespearean plays as the cherry on the top of this delicious sundae knowing I'm a Shakespeare fan.
I'm going to be very disappointed if ZnT doesn't receive a home release, dubbed so my husband can watch it and blue-ray so I can revel in its full visual goodness.
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Welcome to Indian Vegetarian Kitchen!
October 18, 2008
Thai Pineapple Curry - simplified version!
Onions thinly sliced-1/4 cup
Carrot sliced-1/4 cup
Capsicum chopped big-1/4 cup
Pineapple chunks-1 cup
Lite Coconut milk(Canned)-3/4th of a can
Thai spice blend powder-1 tbsp(depending on the spice level)
Coriander leaves- to garnish
Oil-2 tsp
Heat oil in a pan, add onions and carrot. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Add capsicum and pineapple pieces. Fry for another minute. Add salt, coconut milk and spice powder. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with jasmine rice or brown rice.
Note: The veges should not be fully cooked. They should be crunchy.
Veggies like baby corn, broccoli, tofu can also be added.
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that is indeed simple, and looks pretty good!:)ReplyDelete
Quick and easy way to eat thai! Beautiful presentation!ReplyDelete
wow... nice entry.... simple & GReat...ReplyDelete
nice recipe..looks yummReplyDelete
I love thai curries too... I like the idea of readymade spice powder so did it have all the usual thai flavours? Am sure it stores well when compared to readymade pastes.ReplyDelete
Love the picture (as usual) :)
Have to find the Thai spice blend, this looks pretty neat.ReplyDelete
Curry luks so nice to me!ReplyDelete
- LakshmiOctober 19, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Hey Mahi it looks pretty good!! how was the taste of the thai spice blend?ReplyDelete
This looks delicious, Mahimaa. I love Thai curries.ReplyDelete
looks very nice .. iam gonna try thisReplyDelete
Sounds good, great pics too :)ReplyDelete
Love Thai recipes a lot. Looks so good. Nice presentation. YUM! Great!ReplyDelete
easy and simple mouthwatering sidedish..just i need a cup of rice ..ReplyDelete
love your presentation! Thai is my favorite next to Indian.. Love your appetizing entry :)ReplyDelete
Thai dishes i haven't tried so far either in hotels or in my kitchen. Its looks nice and simple . let me try this.ReplyDelete
looks colourful. I know you like everything,except rice and sambar
Thanks for dropping by.I love pineapple with anything. This Thai pineapple curry seems easy and delicious. I will try it soon.You have a yummy blog.Good Job.ReplyDelete
Thai curry looks heavenly...ReplyDelete
Looks yum..simple and nice...gud recipe :)ReplyDelete
Wow really looks yummmReplyDelete
Anything with pineapple in it is sure to taste good. The curry looks delish.ReplyDelete
vow!!!!!!never tasted this ...but looking at pic i wanted to give it a shot........ReplyDelete
Simple and nice one mahi.ReplyDelete
awesome recipe looks so creamy thanks for sharing it have to try this one i love thai foodReplyDelete
hi ..ReplyDelete
thats a cool recipe ..i love pine apple ...so will surely love this dish too..thanks a lot for sharing this nice dish ..i have to try this ...:)
What a great recipe. I just love thai food and I love pineapple too! Pineapple has so many health benefits. If you're interested read this http://www.newrinkles.com/index.php/archive/did-you-know-pineapple/ReplyDelete
Thai and Indian foods are my favoritesReplyDelete
Here an interesting thai site
www.thaifoodtonight.comIt's got about 30 recipes each one with a cooking video to go along.


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In the words of author Randy Frazee, "we live in a world of crowded loneliness." People's lives are full of activity and acquaintances, but often genuine connection and deep friendship are missing. In the church, there is also a temptation to create programs to fill the lives of those who are involved. But the problem with this is that busy lives and little connection lead to shallow experiences and emptiness. In this kind of an atmosphere, God becomes little more than a convenient genie; someone to call on to bail us out of trouble.
Yet, when we look at the life and teaching of Jesus and his disciples, we discover that what God intended was not lives full of anxious religious activity, but lives in which we discover wholeness, contentment, and peace.
We are a "church" of people who want to discover more and more what it means to live life in the Kingdom of God in the present. As we move forward, we are committed to less busy activity and more opportunities for genuine community and spiritual growth.
LCBC, as we call it, is a growing congregation located in the southeast corner of Leduc Alberta. Our congregation is made up of a diverse group of people ranging in age from a few weeks old, to those in their 90's. We come from a variety of faith backgrounds, cultures, and levels of church experience.
Leduc Community Baptist Church is a member church of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (formerly, the Baptist Union of Western Canada) and through our denomination a participating church in Canadian Baptist Ministries, (missions) (Relief agency) We are also affiliated with Gull Lake Center where many of our kids attend summer camp.
As a growing church, we are continually seeking to minister to all kinds of people. We have an active youth ministry, womens ministry, men's group, and singles group to name a few. "Faith at Home" is also an important part of our ministry where we teach parents how to make faith a central part of their home lives.
We are also excited about missions and have sent groups to Brazil, Bolivia, and into the Canadian North in the past number of years.
We are excited about the future of our church, and would be glad to answer any questions you might have about us. You are most welcome to email us at the church Office.


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No luck at all getting replacements from R.I. even though the part number is supplied in the manual.
They ALWAYS want the gun mailed in at over $30.00!
So I removed a good extractor and used my optical comparator to obtain an accurate image which I have drawn in CAD.
I have a local guy cutting them from 3/32" tool steel using a laser.
Making several more than I need so will have extra to sell.
Disappointed at the high cost of material and do not yet have the exact cut cost.
But even at a "High" price they will certainly be cheaper than shipping off the gun and a MUCH quicker repair.
Expectation is to have them next week, I will update this post.


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One afternoon in early February, a sad-eyed man in a faded parka was standing on a corner in Midtown Manhattan. He was timidly trying to distribute cards for a nearby sandwich-and-salad shop, but the crowd brushed past him. Not far away, two young women were more successful. Smiling and twittering, they thrust upon pedestrians handbills that asked: "Who really killed Jesus? A public debate in response to the upcoming film, 'The Passion."'
These fliers had pictures of the two men who would be debating. One of them, 37-year-old Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, is a popular preacher, educator, radio talk show host and author of 14 books, including Kosher Sex: A Recipe for Passion and Intimacy. He and his wife, Debbie, have seven young children.
The second speaker, Dr. Michael L. Brown, seems to be just as energetic as Rabbi Boteach, if not so colorful. He is a teacher and writer with a doctorate in Semitics from New York University. He identifies himself as a Messianic Jew. When he was 16, he became convinced that Jesus—Yeshua in Hebrew—is the Jewish Messiah, and for more than 30 years he has been testifying to that belief both here and abroad.
The debate, to which admission was free, was held on Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the New York Hilton, a vast caravansary of 46 floors and 1,980 rooms on Sixth Avenue at 53rd Street. Here the Beekman Parlor, as it is rather grandly called, had been set up for 750. By the time the debate started, all these seats were taken; latecomers sat on the floor with their backs against the wall.
Laura J. Fels, a representative of Chosen People Ministries, which sponsored the debate, estimated attendance that evening at about 1,000—half Jewish, she thought, and half Gentile.
Chosen People Ministries was founded in New York City in 1894 by Hungarian-born Rabbi Leopold Cohen, who believed that Jesus is the Messiah. The organization has offices on East 51st Street in Manhattan and aims to be a bridge between the Jewish and Christian communities.
Both speakers at the Hilton were first-rate, but they had different styles. Dr. Brown is tall and has the air of a scholar whose intensity is clear but controlled. Rabbi Boteach is short, bearded and fiery. He throws his arms wide when he reaches operatic crescendos.
Dr. Brown began the debate by saying: "This is not a Jew-goy discussion; it is a Jew-Jew discussion of the greatest Jew who ever lived." He then developed two themes. After a historic overview, he called upon Christians to recognize and renounce the sin of pandemic anti-Semitism. Next, he said: "I want to ask my Jewish people: Have we missed and rejected the Messiah?"
As for the question on the handbill, "Who really killed Jesus?" Dr. Brown's answer is substantially that of the Declaration on the Relationship of the Church to Non-Christian Religions issued by the Second Vatican Council in 1965: "Christ in his boundless love freely underwent his passion and death because of the sins of all men so that all might attain salvation."
Rabbi Boteach thinks the Messiah has not yet come. Jesus, he said, was a man of peace and "all he wanted to do was to enforce observance of the Torah and throw off the Roman yoke." His crucifixion was the work "of the Romans and only the Romans." Since Mel Gibson's film had not yet been released, Rabbi Boteach had not seen it, but he was convinced that it is "absolutely false and defamatory." He became particularly worked up when he learned that the movie presents Pilate in a sympathetic light. "Pilate," he shouted in one of his lively riffs, "was the Saddam Hussein of the ancient world."
There was no meeting of minds, of course, but no evidence of bad feeling either. As the discussion drew to a close after more than two hours, Rabbi Boteach said: "Personal choices are what counts. God demands that we behave as good human beings." To which Dr. Brown, prompting applause and laughter, neatly replied: "In your preaching, you are not far from the kingdom."


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ASUS Eee PC 1000
For now, this is just some notes on the Asus EeePC 1000. The difference between the 1000 and the 901 are more subtle than just the screen size.
For more information, see other pages:
Array.org EeePC Ubuntu Repository
This installation guide assumes you're using Arch 2008.06 core USB image as the installation method. This release doesn't currently have support for the wired nor wireless devices. Also, the wireless module does not compile with the kernel provided with the 2008.06 release so the idea is to setup a wired connection, update the system and the setup the wireless module. So, to begin please follow the Beginners Guide up to the point were you it ask to configure your network (AFTER you have finish the installation and prior to configure pacman and update the system). Afterwars, to get wired connection support to the following:
1. Grab the unrar and unzip packages from a mirror of your choice.
2. Get the atl1e ethernet package from AUR (http://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=18663). You'll need the tarball: atl1e.tar.gz and also the source: LinuxDrivers.zip. 3. Uncompress the tarball and move the source zip inside that directory. Modify the atl1e's PKGBUILD so the source line:
is replaced by this one:
This way you'll use your local source instead of trying to download the package (impossible because you have no connection at this time).
4. Copy everything (unrar, unzip and the uncompressed folder containing the modified PKGBUILD and the source zip) to a USB key.
5. Mount it to your EEE 1000, install unzip and unrar. Then build and install the AUR package.
Now you should be able to configure a wired connection. Finally continue following the Begginers guide from the "Configuring the network (if necessary)" section to setup the Ethernet connection and update your system. After updating, read the following section to get Wireless support.
The card is a RaLink RT2860. The driver is not in kernel yet (current is 2.6.28), so you need to compile it yourself from AUR: rt2860. BUT, in the PKGBUILD, the last line looks like this:
install -D -m 755 rt2860sta.ko $startdir/pkg/lib/modules/$(uname -r)/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/rt2860.ko
You will need to add "sta" at the end:
install -D -m 755 rt2860sta.ko $startdir/pkg/lib/modules/$(uname -r)/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/rt2860sta.ko
Else you won't be able to remove the module (neither modprobe -r rt2860sta nor modprobe -r rt2860 will work).
Wireless connection has been tested by me (big_gie) and works with netcfg (2.1.2-1), wicd (1.5.6-1) and Networkmanager_0.7(0.7.0-1) with unencrypted and WPA. Note that with my router (Dlink DIR-615) I had to disable completely WPA2 and AES. So I need to use exclusively WPA with TKIP.
Here is a working xorg.conf file. Note that it is minimal. Almost everything should be automatically configured.
Section "ServerLayout" Identifier "ArchLinux" Screen 0 "Screen0" EndSection Section "Device" Identifier "IntelCard" Driver "intel" VendorName "Intel Corporation" BoardName "Mobile 945GME Express Integrated Graphics Controller" BusID "PCI:0:2:0" EndSection Section "Monitor" Identifier "Monitor0" VendorName "ASUS" ModelName "eeePC 1000" Modeline "1024x600" 48.96 1024 1064 1168 1312 600 601 604 622 -HSync +Vsync # 60 Hz EndSection Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "IntelCard" Monitor "Monitor0" DefaultDepth 24 SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 8 EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 15 EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 16 EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Viewport 0 0 Depth 24 #Virtual 2048 2048 Virtual 1680 1050 EndSubSection EndSection
If you don't do anything, the touchpad should be configured to use the evdev driver. With evdev, everything seems to work out of the box: I can use two fingers to scroll for example. The only thing is that you cannot disable the touchpad.
If you want to be able to disable the touchpad, force it to use the synpatics driver. Create this fdi file: /etc/hal/fdi/policy/11-synaptic-options.fdi
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <deviceinfo version="0.2"> <device> <match key="info.product" contains="ETPS/2 Elantech Touchpad"> <merge key="input.x11_driver" type="string">synaptics</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.SHMConfig" type="string">on</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.MaxSpeed" type="string">1.00</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.MinSpeed" type="string">0.75</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.Emulate3Buttons" type="string">on</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.VertTwoFingerScroll" type="string">1</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.HorizTwoFingerScroll" type="string">1</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.TapButton1" type="string">1</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.TapButton2" type="string">2</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.TapButton3" type="string">3</merge> <merge key="input.x11_options.LockedDrags" type="string">1</merge> </match> </device> </deviceinfo>
After an hour of use, I can say that the touchpad does not react the same as with the evdev driver. It seems "jumpy" and not as precise as with evdev. It is still usable though!
Be sure to load the kernel module "eeepc_laptop" to get acpi events. The 1000 does not send the same events as the 901.
I (big_gie) created a new acpi package to support the 1000 acpi events: acpi-eeepc-generic. This package was inspired by many others:
If you look up "eee" on AUR, you'll find a dozen or so packages. I inspired myself from them to create a generic one. It only support the 1000 for the moment, but it should only be a matter of copying the file "acpi-eeepc-1000-events.conf" to "acpi-eeepc-901-events.conf" for example to support a new model.
For the events created by the 1000, see the file "acpi-eeepc-1000-events.conf".
Fn+F1 or closing lid should put the 1000 to sleep. It calls "acpi-eeepc-generic-suspend2ram.sh".
Pressing Fn+F2 will call "acpi-eeepc-generic-wifi-toggle.sh" which will toggle the wireless card. Be sure to load "rfkill" module for this to work.
Note that the brightness codes depends on the actual brightness level. If at the darker, lower level (00000020) and the "brithness up" button is push, the next level event is generated (00000021). If the button is pushed again, again the next level is generated (00000022) until full brightness is reached (0000002f). So basically, the ACPI event generated depends on the actual level.
I removed almost everything unneeded for the 1000. The rest has been compiled in, so it boots faster. I saw some speedup compared to the -ARCH stock kernel.
My config file for custom kernel 18.104.22.168: http://pastebin.com/f1f7d6c42.
My config file for custom kernel 220.127.116.11: http://pastebin.com/f32e1c5d3.
Don't bother installing KDE or Gnome on it. The screen might be bigger then the 901, but it's still a small machine.
I suggest LXDE for a _really_ lightweigth environment. It looks like Windows initially but you can configure as you like:
pacman -S lxde
Xfce is still small enough to run on the 1000. Version 4.6 is not out yet, but there is some precompiled packages available from a forum user:
pacman -S xfce4-svn xfce4-goodies-svn
Because of the compiz problem, I tried kwin instead for its desktop effects and it is way more stable. No problem at all, and it is fast. Kwin is part of "kdebase-workspace" package:
pacman -S kdebase-workspace
Also in kdebase-workspace is "systemsetting". You can configure kwin from it. Just launch it, go in "Desktop" and configure the effects. You don't need to install the whole KDE. Launch kwin with:
kwin --replace
00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GME Express Memory Controller Hub (rev 03) 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GME Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03) 00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/GMS/GME, 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03) 00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) High Definition Audio Controller (rev 02) 00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 1 (rev 02) 00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 2 (rev 02) 00:1c.2 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 3 (rev 02) 00:1c.3 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 4 (rev 02) 00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 02) 00:1d.1 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 02) 00:1d.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI Controller #3 (rev 02) 00:1d.3 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI Controller #4 (rev 02) 00:1d.7 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller (rev 02) 00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge (rev e2) 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801GBM (ICH7-M) LPC Interface Bridge (rev 02) 00:1f.2 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7 Family) SATA IDE Controller (rev 02) 00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) SMBus Controller (rev 02) 01:00.0 Network controller: RaLink RT2860 04:00.0 Ethernet controller: Attansic Technology Corp. L1e Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (rev b0)
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 04f2:b071 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Compiz is running nice with the 1000: it is a great addition in usability because of the small screen. But I do have one problem. If I open to many windows, their content doesn't get drawn. If I look at X's log file, I have plenty of:
__glXDRIbindTexImage: Failed to register texture offset override
This is using kernel 2.6.28, xorg-server 1.5.3-4, mesa 7.2-1, xf86-video-intel 18.104.22.168-1. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
If I launch compiz using "compiz-manager", then the problem does not seems to occur:
$ sudo pacman -S compiz-manager $ compiz-manager Checking for Xgl: not present. Detected PCI ID for VGA: 00:02.0 0300: 8086:27ae (rev 03) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller]) Checking for texture_from_pixmap: not present. Trying again with indirect rendering: Checking for texture_from_pixmap: present. Checking for non power of two support: present. Checking for Composite extension: present. Comparing resolution (1024x600) to maximum 3D texture size (2048): Passed. Checking for nVidia: not present. Checking for FBConfig: present. Checking for Xgl: not present. Starting emerald /usr/bin/compiz (core) - Error: Plugin 'text' not loaded. /usr/bin/compiz (thumbnail) - Warn: No compatible text plugin found.


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The countdown has begun for the 2014 Federation of Genealogy Societies Conference. Just three months from today the doors will open on amazing opportunities for education. Both Societies and individuals will benefit from a wide selection of topics and speakers. Some of the many topics to be covered include DNA, Society Management and Growth, Maps, and Source Citation.
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If you live in Warwick, there is a good chance that you have driven right past the best kept secret in the city ~ China Sea. China Sea is a cozy restaurant on Post Road where hungry diners will always find a diverse menu of authentic Polynesian and Cantonese cuisine. Owner Edward Chu has spent nearly 35 years devoted to making this familiar destination a place where his loyal customers can depend on excellent and affordable food, attentive service, and a welcoming ambiance. The staff at China Sea is committed to giving you a memorable culinary experience every time you visit, so the next time you find yourself driving down Post Road, stop in and treat yourself to a filling meal - and a refreshing, thirst-quenching drink at the full-service bar.
Whether you are dining in or calling for a take-out order at China Sea, your list of meal options is lengthy, varied and always palate-pleasing. If you need a break from these seemingly endless dreary days, start your meal with a taste of the tropics with one of China Sea's specialty Polynesian Drinks, including the ever-popular Mai-Tai or the refreshing "Zombie." If you are with that special someone, then pull out your straw and share the sparkling "Lotus Blossom" for two.
Enjoy one of the many entrees at China Sea, such as one of these combination platters: Beef Teriyaki with an Egg Roll ; Sweet and Sour Shrimp with some glazed Boneless Ribs, Sticky Chicken wings with Egg Foo Yong or Moo Goo Gai Pan with Boneless Chicken. Included on the long list of delicious entrees are over 60 additional combination plates, including every variation of chicken, seafood, beef, duck and pork you can imagine.
There are also Moo Shi Style offerings, dishes that are cooked with tender shredded meat, lily flowers, mushrooms, cabbage and eggs and served with four "pancakes." Don't forget to sample something from the list of fried rice, soups, lo mein, egg foo yong and chow mein options. China Sea also accommodates their vegetarian diners with many meatless meal choices. With so much to choose from at China Sea, there is literally something that appeals to every appetite here.
This spring, gather your family together and enjoy a meal made with 35 years of experience behind it - with no dishes to wash when you are done! After such a long, cold and gray winter, you deserve a vacation from cooking this spring.
Visit China Sea today at 1278 Post Road in Warwick, on the corner of Post and Bucklin Ave. Hours are Monday through Sunday, 12 pm to 10 pm daily. Take-out hours end at 9:50 pm. For more information or to order take-out, call 467-7440.


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This is a test version for phones with the 64 bit MediaTek chipsets, like 6732, 6752, ... and Android >= 5.0.
This version has a major flaw (at least on my UMI Hammer): it doesn't reconnect to the mobile network after an rSAP connection. But that's what the Reconnect plugin is for, isnt't it? viewtopic.php?f=62&t=1115 I'll try to fix this as soon as possible.
Because of SELinux issues you need to use SuperSU, other superuser apps may not work.
The MediaTek phones still won't support the "full" Bluetooth profile, so they will still not work with Porsche PCM, Mercedes SAP V2, new VW Premium, ... See http://www.android-rsap.com/compatibili ... #Bluetooth
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Maserati managed to triple its sales in North America last month, showing strong growth. The automaker reached 623 units, up 186 percent in the U.S. Year to date, Maserati has been able to increase sales 29 percent and has already surpassed its yearly sales from 2012. Maserati attributes its success to the addition of the all-wheel drive Quattroporte S Q4, which has been attracting consumers from cold weather states. Also adding to sales is Maserati's rapidly expanding dealer network of 77 locations across the continent.
October 2013 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
Last month threw the auto industry a giant curveball with the shutdown of the U.S. government. Overall, October sales were slightly below expected, dipping to an annual rate of 15.3 million vehicles, according to Reuters. While consumer confidence may have dwindled in October, many automakers managed to make considerable gains during the final month before the holiday sales rush. Meanwhile, other contenders who typically post strong sales floundered. Here is a look at the winners and losers for October 2013.Winner: Maserati (+186%)Winner: Lincoln (+38%) Now here is a surprise: Sales at the struggling Lincoln brand have skyrocketed. The brand has typically underperformed Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and other key rivals as it struggles to create a consistent image. But this month, the MKZ midsize sedan lured in 2,909 buyers, up 80 percent from the previous year. This model has reached record sales for six of the last seven months, but an aggressive TV ad strategy that launched earlier this month may have helped spur sales further. Still, Lincoln will have to continue its recent success to catch up, since overall year-to-date sales are still down 3 percent.Winner: Subaru (+32%) Subaru is also up by a significant amount. Thanks to its strong October sales, it has already surpassed total sales for last year with two months to spare. The redesigned Forester SUV attracted many buyers, up 137 percent from last year. Even bigger gains went to the XV Crosstrek, which is becoming a major player in the popular small crossover segment. We will wait to see how Subaru's sales are affected with the introduction of the XV Crosstrek Hybrid in December. Winner: Buick (+31%)Buick also surprised us this month. This brand posted the biggest gains of any GM label. It was up 31 percent followed by GMC, which gained 16 percent; Chevrolet, which increased 15 percent; and Cadillac, up 10 percent.Winner: Mercedes-Benz (+25.4%)Mercedes-Benz retains its lead over BMW this year with a total of 245,125 sales so far. It performed well last month, rising over a quarter due to the rising demand for a number of its models. Once again, the sales "star" was the compact C-Class, followed by the E-Class. The third most popular model is the all-new CLA-Class, an entry level compact car that starts at less than $30,000. Sales of its BlueTEC diesel models were also solid, up 60 percent.Loser: Smart (-48.6%) Smart is continuing to have a hard time in the U.S. market. Only 513 cars were sold in the U.S. last month, down from nearly 1,000 the same month a year ago. For the year, Smart is down over 10 percent. And we can see why Smart is struggling: We haven't been very impressed with the Fortwo in our road tests.Loser: Kia (-6.4%) This one comes as a disappointment. Kia is introducing seven new redesigned or all new models this year, but its sales are down through the first ten months. Kia sold fewer Fortes, Optimas, Sorentos, and Sedonas last month than during the previous October. Sales of the Soul and Sportage remained strong. Kia is hoping to spark interest with new models such as the 2015 K900 luxury sedan that will debut at the L.A. Auto Show this month.
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Now is the time many retailers increase payroll to help deal with the holiday shopping surge and workers who play their cards right could turn a seasonal job into full-time employment.
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Last year, retailers added 660,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but John Challenger, chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., expects 700,000 new jobs created this year.
"Most employers are hiring now for the holiday season," says Jolynn Cunningham, director of Talent at career website Indeed.com. She cites retail, hospitality and transportation as industries signaling strong growth this season. "It's been a slow climb out of the recession."
Even though you'd like full-time work, a part-time position offers flexibility to continue your job search while providing an income, says Cunningham. Recent part-time work is attractive to potential employers and can increase your odds of getting full-time work.
It's also possible to turn part-time work into a full-time position at the end of the season by proving yourself a hard worker by being dedicated, efficient and responsible. Experts recommend looking for seasonal work in a field that resonates with you to improved performance.
"There are so many amazing holiday jobs—if you love toys or fashion, go get a holiday job but think about the fact that you're working in the industry that you care about," says J.T. O'Donnell, a workplace consultant and founder of Careerealism.com. If you believe in the industry, your enthusiasm for the product and brand will show and could help propel you into a permanent job in retail or corporate. "Companies hire people who believe in their products."
If you're a student interested in retail, a seasonal job could help your candidacy for corporate jobs with that same or a different retailer after graduation, says Challenger. "If you want to work in retail, it helps if you show you've worked at the store level."
A holiday job can give you a working education about business or crafts but you have to sell it that way, says O'Donnell. "Each job is a stepping stone to where you want to be." Consider every job a learning experience and leverage that experience to advance your career.
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"First and foremost, when it comes to competing for seasonal work or any job, applying early is absolutely vital," says Heather Huhman, career and workplace expert for Glassdoor.com. About 50% of hires applied during the first week and 75% of hires during the first three weeks, according to StartWire.
Cunningham warns the competition is stiff with most retail jobs getting 100 applicants for every opening. She suggests tailoring your resume to only include past experience that relates to open positions.
Always research the companies you want to apply to and focus on those that align with your career goals, says Huhman. "If you want to make this part of your next career move, don't take any job but one where you can see yourself long-term."
Stand Out from the Crowd
With a saturated job market, you need to make an impression with employers. "You can't beat face-to-face interaction of going in and asking to speak to a manager," says Cunningham.
Visit a store near where you live and learn the merchandise, recommends Challenger. "Go early or late when it's not crazy busy and the manager has time to talk to you. Dress appropriately and mirror how the staff is dressed."
Ask to meet the store manager and introduce yourself. In-person meetings will make a store manager more comfortable with a hiring decision, according to Challenger. "Show him or her how you come off, that you can connect with customers, are easy to work with and are flexible with your hours."
When talking to managers, experts suggest asking about the possibility of full-time work after the holidays.
"If you're looking for a seasonal job because you have bills to pay and are accustomed to earning a different salary, keep your ego in check about the pay otherwise you will lose out," says Huhman. Be prepared to have frank conversations about why you're looking for work.
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Retailers use these seasonal jobs as auditions to make better hiring decisions for their permanent staff, according to Challenger. Don't just do the job but make an effort to get along with your coworkers and boss. "Fit into the organization in a way that makes you a good addition to the community. When you join a company, you never know where you'll go."
Once hired for seasonal work, make sure your bosses know you are open to long-term work. "Stores will over hire," says O'Donnell. Talk with your potential employer about the number of hours per week that you'd like to work.
There's a wealth of available workers but employers want someone who's enthusiastic and engaged and not just collecting a paycheck, says Huhman. Switch your mentality as if you're representing the brand as a full-time employee. "You need to impress the right people and network with everybody—customers, clients, colleagues and managers."


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Resi security on the rise? Yes, according to growing numbers of lawn signs
A recent story from the Citizens Voice ("Citizens' Voice, Standard-Speaker have fastest-growing newspaper readership in U.S.," the paper advertises), a paper out of Luzerne County, Pa., claims the local resi market is growing. That's gotta be good news, right? I mean, obviously, it's good news for local integrators and dealers and their monitoring centers. But does it bode well for the rest of the industry? One can probably assume what's happening in one suburban Pennsylvania county may be happening elsewhere as well. I can't wait to get a look at the data. Where's the research from? How big was the sample pool? What are the numbers and percentages?
From the story:
More people seem to be buying residential-security systems in Hazleton and Hazle Township, officials from both areas say.
Though neither the Code Enforcement Department and Police Department of Hazleton nor the Hazle Township zoning officer keep statistics on the number of homes with the systems, Hazleton Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer Rich Wech and Hazle Township Zoning Officer Frances Calarco said they are seeing more security-system signs outside homes in their respective jurisdictions.
Ah… well… we know from past experience that that doesn't actually mean there's a system inside. People have been known to use bogus yard signs and window decals as a cheaper prophylactic measure than actually investing in the system. After all, how does the potential bad guy know if you really have a system or are just saying you do? Though, neither the sticker nor the yard sign are going to call the police for you if there's a break in or other emergency.
Actually, I ganked the ADT yard sign pic above from a blog called Live for Improvement, which says its aim is to be "a self help blog, designed to improve the quality of life through simple tips and tricks."
"Tricks" implies subterfuge, hence the props to the bogus yard sign.
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A yard sign and decals can be purchased on eBay for around $30-$50. These identifiers obviously don't provide the protection of an actual system, but it can greatly affect the odds of a break in. There are even companies that specialize in making fake security signs, but I heard burglars can tell the difference.
The story mentions APX, which had a license to sell in the area for only 30 days, the story reports. The story, though not in-depth by any means (note the assertion that resi is on the rise, despite the second graph admitting there's no real data to back the assertion up) manages to mention door-knocking and annoyingly persistent salespeople, false alarms and some of the good points of security in its 500 words. The story quotes a resident who has nothing but good things to say about APX and his APX system.
It also mentions ADT and quotes Bob Tucker. Overall, not a bad piece of publicity for resi security.
In all honesty, more yard signs probably does mean that resi is on the rise in the area, which strikes me as a good sign.

July 26th, 2010 at 12:35 pm

Aw c'mon, Sam, it's funny

July 26th, 2010 at 9:08 am

Thanks for the input, Steve. I always find it interesting to look at peoples' forecasts and then suss out where they're getting their data from. I thought it was pretty funny that they admitted in the second sentence that they didn't have any hard data, but that there were more signs on lawns… which–let's be honest–probably DOES mean there are more people with systems. Either way, it was nice to see a security related story in the mainstream media that wasn't bashing security in the knee and poking it in the eye with a sharp stick.


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Call of Duty: Black Ops Avatar Suit
A pre-release poster to encourage pre-orders for Treyarch's upcoming 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' has outed a new Xbox LIVE Avatar suit based on the in game High Altitude outfit worn by the character.
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The poster states that the bonus Avatar content is only available to those who pre-order the game and it is not yet known if this will be available in locations outside of the US.
Call of Duty: Black Ops will be released worldwide on November 9th, 2010.
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Technology Summit On Cinema (Formerly Digital Cinema Summit) At 2012 NAB Show To Feature Laser Projection Demonstration
White Plains, NY, 11 April 2012 – The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the worldwide leader in motion-imaging standards and education, today announced that one of the panels at the Technology Summit On Cinema (formerly Digital Cinema Summit), will include a preview demonstration of laser projection technology. The panel will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 on 14 April in room 222 of the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Complete program and registration information for the Technology Summit on Cinema, which is co-produced by SMPTE at the 2012 NAB Show, are available at http://smpte.org/tsc2012.
SMPTE officials said brighter 3D images are one of the next big challenges in digital cinema projection – and that a potential solution lies in laser illumination systems that can lower operating costs, reduce power consumption compared to xenon lamps currently in use, increase system life spans, and display increased color gamut.
The Society's panel, produced in association with the Laser Illuminated Projector Association, will take a deep, technical look at laser projection, myths surrounding laser use, and recent developments that include the dramatic progress in mitigating one of its important challenges, despeckling. Panelists also will discuss the current U.S. and worldwide regulatory landscape relating to laser projectors, including updates on recent activities within the IEC and other standards bodies.
Projection technology from Laser Light Engines will be used to support the panel's discussions.
"SMPTE is happy to facilitate this technology preview using one of the several excellent laser projector prototypes being tested by leading manufacturers," said Dr. Paul J. Hearty, the editorial vice president of SMPTE and head of the program committee for the summit.
The annual Technology Summit On Cinema, co-produced by SMPTE for the 2012 NAB Show, brings together the world's leading motion-imaging researchers, scientists, practitioners, and manufacturers. This year's event will also include filmmakers, movie theater operators, manufactures, and other experts focused on advancing the state of the art in cinema.
In addition to laser projection, the two-day summit will focus on a number of critical cinema topics, including high frame rate stereoscopic 3D production, theatrical piracy and countermeasures, 4K production updates, cinema sound advances, content accessibility, LED lighting, the impact of multi-screen viewing, and digital deployment and standards updates.
For complete program information please visit: http://smpte.org/tsc2012.


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Edward Tadros of Ercol
Edward Tadros of ercol furniture was one of our Pitch Presenters at our May Maker Talk. We have followed ercol from tradeshow to tradeshow, but it was so great to hear the historic story behind the furniture we love. Click above for some photos of classic ercol pieces and below for Edward's video. Click here for upcoming Maker Talk details...
Pitch Presenter: Edward Tadros
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On Tuesday Ellen Goodman and I presented at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University as part of the Center's weekly luncheon series.
The topic was "Public Media: from broadcast to broadband" and we managed to cover a lot of territory and start a good discussion in the 90 minutes or so we had at our disposal. Considering that there are not infrequent multi-day convenings and conferences on these issues it was quite an exercise to boil it down to some essentials.
Ellen is working with the Ford Foundation (of which PRX is a grantee) to help shape a research and policy agenda on public media, and PRX itself is in the thick of things as a player in the field effecting change through our services and projects.
The video is embedded here (downloadable and non-YouTube versions here), and below that I've posted the slides from the presentation.


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From the Genealogy Gems Mailbox:
Hi Lisa, You'll probably think I'm crazy, I love your podcasts, but I'm still catching up!! In August I decided to listen to your current podcasts as you issue them, while still working my way through all your past podcasts. I'm at number 59 and laugh to listen to you celebrate and sound surprised that you've reached a second anniversary, when I "know" that you've made it to 5 now!
Back in 2009. you ran a series of "Name that Tune" challenges, which I absolutely loved, I think I have old time music in my DNA. It took me a day to recognize the "Missouri Waltz," I knew "The Dark Town Strutters Ball" right away; when I was little I named my doll "Honey" and always thought of those first lines "I'll be down to get you in a taxi, Honey...", I knew "I'll see you in my dreams" don't know if you are old enough to recall "Sing along with Mitch" when it was on TV, but we had all Mitch Miller's Sing Along albums and "I'll See you in my dreams" was among them.
Okay, so that brings me to the reason for this email. In Episode 56, you celebrated "I'll See you in my dreams" and then played a brief 30 seconds of another tune, it was a violin instrumental. Well as I said I've listened up to 59 and I've never heard the result for that last tune. I think it may be "Thine Alone" by Victor Herbert. It was from the operetta "Eileen". Herbert was born in Ireland and emigrated to America, his more famous songs include "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life" and "The March of the Toys" from "Babes in Toyland" but he seems to have written hundreds of songs.
You had a loyal listener named "Jeannie" who called you with the names of the first 4 songs, I laughed at the similarity in our names, but anyway, I'm going crazy, did anyone else ever recognize that song? If you go to iTunes, there is a good instrumental version of "Thine Alone" on the Album "The Music of Victor Herbert & Sigmund Romberg" performed by George Melchrino. It is a lovely song.
I can't tell you how many wonderful memories those songs gave me!! Yes, I am working on my Family History and really enjoy all your podcasts, videos, blogs and advice. I did finish your Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast series, got to get to work on the Family Tree Magazine Podcast too!!
Thank you so much for all you do!
Jean Goggins
Dear Jean,
No, no one ever dad identify that song - until now! I totally agree after listening to "Thine Alone" on iTunes that is the song. I'm so glad you emailed me about it! In fact I was just talking about that "name that tune" series and the old reel-to-reel that of Grandma and Grandpa in my recent presentation Genealogy Blogs and Podcasts 101 that was streamed live on the RootsTech website (and is still there on video - part of the Saturday Recap).
I'm so glad you're enjoying the podcasts. Thanks for writing and solving this family history mystery!


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2011) - After kicking off their season-long five-game homestand with a 31-point win over Lipscomb on Saturday, the Lady Bucs look to carry the momentum with them Monday night when ETSU hosts in-state conference rival Belmont. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.
The Lady Bucs (9-9, 6-3) got strong contributions from the bench and stormed out to a 22-4 run against Lipscomb as ETSU cruised past the Lady Bisons, 95-64. ETSU's reserves registered 53 points, with freshman guard Jasmine McIntosh (Bowie, Md.) leading the way at 15 points. Fellow freshman Shawn Randall (Orlando, Fla.) also came off the bench to add 14 points, while Gwen Washington (Manassas, Va.) added 11 points in 19 minutes. As a team, the Blue and Gold shot 90 percent (18-20) from the free throw line and out-rebounded Lipscomb 51-33 - including 25 points off 18 offensive rebounds.
Senior post Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) enters Monday's game eyeing a prestigious club as she is only eight points shy of reaching the 1000-point club, while fellow senior Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) is 29 points away of reaching the group as well.
Belmont, who was picked fourth by the media and tied for fifth by the coaches in the preseason conference polls, bring a record of 7-11, 4-5 into play Monday night.
The Bruins are coming off back-to-back losses to Campbell and USC Upstate, and Belmont is led by junior post and all-conference player Haley Nelson. Nelson leads the club in scoring (14.2), rebounding (8.6) and shooting percentage (50.0), while fellow junior Cacy Burtnett is recording 10.7 points and two threes per game in nine conference games this season.
The Lady Bucs lead the all-time series, 10-5, and ETSU has won the last seven meetings. ETSU defeated the Bruins three times a year ago, including a 77-63 victory in the semifinals of the A-Sun Tournament back on March 5, 2010 in Macon, Ga. During this seven-game winning streak, all seven wins have been decided by at least ten points, with ETSU's last loss coming in the 2007 A-Sun Championship, 69-57.
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ETSU students who attend Monday's game have the chance to sign up and register for the chance to win $50 cash. The winner will be announced during the second half and you have to be in attendance to be eligible for the prize. Also, students who sign up at every home game will have a chance to win a prize pack at the end of the season.
Fans unable to make the trip to the Dome can listen to all the action on WXSM-AM 640 as Voice of the Lady Bucs John Stevens will carry the play-by-play. Live video streaming will also be available on A-Sun.TV, while live stats will be offered via Gametracker.
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I haven't forgotten about my genealogy blog - I'm just on a bit of a genealogy hiatus.
At the moment spending time with the living is taking a higher priority than looking back at the dead so I'm having a bit of a break.
Hopefully in the autumn I may have a bit more "me" time and will hopefully pick up some genealogy projects.
I still read the blogs and love to find out about the new collections and discoveries that people make.
Don't worry - in the words of Arnie - "I'll be back!!"


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - It was a rough weekend for the MIT men's fencing team, as the squad dropped all four of its matches at the Brandeis Invitational on Saturday. The Engineers were bested by fencers from St. John's University, Yale University, the University of North Carolina and Brown University, dropping their overall record to 4-5 on the year.
Jackson Crane had the best individual day among MIT's participants. The freshman led the epee squad, finishing 8-4 across all matches. Carter Chang and Javier Ordonez rounded out the epee group that posted the best record of the Engineers' three weapons (15-21).
At foil, Daniel Levine led the team, recording five wins in his twelve matches. Levine slipped to 25-11 across all events and maintained the best winning percentage of any of MIT's men (.694). Levine, Richard LaGrandier and Ben Nield contributed to foil's 12-24 performance on the day.
The Engineers' saber trio struggled against St. John's and UNC, as the Red Storm swept all nine matches and the Tar Heels scored 8 of 9. Max Brand, Rajiv Nadadur and Vinnie Ramesh combined for only seven points in the four matches.
MIT returns to action on January 23, when it resumes Northeast Fencing Conference action in a meet hosted by Boston College.


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Encouraged by work with Jenks
While the Jenks School has always had committed, energetic parents, it is impressive to read the goals expressed by the Friends of Jenks in last week's Local. The Chestnut Hill Book Festival and Speaker Series recently began a relationship with Jenks and discussed ways that we can support the school with Principal Mary Lynsky especially in the area of reading. It is exciting to hear of the many educational endeavors occurring at the school.
We are delighted to support all members of the Jenks team in their efforts to provide the best possible education for the students in our community, and we encourage others to pitch in too.
The Chestnut Hill Book Festival and Speaker Series Committee:
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I must protest Jim Harris's recent column: "Jim's Broad Street Run a big success; he's still alive."[Local Life, May 17] Never have I read such an unfair screed about a community. It is clear that Mr. Harris has little experience with the race and its neighborhood.
He writes: "The starting signal this year is a flag, since, in past years, it was hard to distinguish the starting gun from the everyday gunfire … I gave my last $3 to a woman who accosted me at Broad and Stenton, saying that her car broke down and she needed money to buy diapers for her baby … an elderly gentleman mistakes me for a flash mob and sprays mace in my eyes …"
Had Jim actually run the race, he would have met the delightful student volunteers from Central High School, who loaded racers' luggage into school buses. He would have heard several shots from the starter's pistol as the race went off in orderly waves, allowing racers, runners, and joggers all to have their own official starts. He would have seen the North Philadelphia residents, who cheered for the runners from their front steps and rooftops. He would have heard the invigorating music from the Temple University band. He could have received high fives from children who lined the course.
Instead, he decided to take cheap shots at a neighborhood that hosted a wonderful event. Please think twice before using stereotypes to pass for humor. They are not funny.
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Eye exam — Overview covers definition, what to expect and results of vision testing.
A complete eye exam involves a series of tests designed to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. Your eye doctor may use a variety of instruments, shine bright lights directly at your eyes and request that you look through an array of lenses. Each test during an eye exam evaluates a different aspect of your vision or eye health.
An eye exam helps detect eye problems at their earliest stage — when they''re most treatable. Regular eye exams give your eye care professional a chance to help you correct or adapt to vision changes and provide you with tips on caring for your eyes.
Several factors may determine how frequently you need an eye exam, including your age, health and risk of developing eye problems. General guidelines include:
Three kinds of eye specialists may perform an eye exam:
Which specialist you choose may be a matter of personal preference or will depend on the nature of your eye problem.
If you''re seeing a new eye doctor or if you''re having your first eye exam, expect questions about your vision history. Your answers help your eye doctor understand your risk of eye disease and vision problems. Be prepared to give specific information, including:
If you wear contact lenses or glasses, bring them to your appointment. Your eye doctor will want to make sure your prescription is the best one for you. Also be prepared to remove your contacts or glasses during the exam. Tests that use dye (fluorescein) to temporarily color your eyes may permanently discolor your contact lenses, so you''ll be asked to remove them for those tests.
An eye exam usually involves these steps:
Part of the examination, such as taking your medical history and the initial eye test, may be performed by a technician who assists your doctor.
Several different tests may be performed during the eye exam. The tests are designed to check your vision and to examine the appearance and function of all parts of your eyes.
This test examines the muscles that control eye movement, looking for weakness, poor control or poor coordination. Your eye doctor watches your eye movements as you follow a moving object, such as a pen or light, with your eyes.
This test measures how clearly you see. Your doctor will ask you to identify different letters of the alphabet printed on a chart (Snellen chart) or a screen positioned some distance away. The lines of type get smaller as you move down the chart. Each eye is tested separately. Your near vision also may be tested, using a card with letters similar to the distant eye chart that is held at reading distance.
Light waves are bent as they pass through your cornea and lens. If light rays don''t focus perfectly on the back of your eye, you have "refractive error." Having refractive error may mean you need some form of correction, such as glasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery, to see as clearly as possible. Assessment of your refractive error or refraction helps your doctor determine a lens prescription that will give you the sharpest, most comfortable vision. Refraction assessment may also determine that you don''t need corrective lenses.
Your doctor may use a computerized refractor to measure the curve of the surface of your eyes and estimate your prescription for glasses or contact lenses. Or he or she may use a technique called retinoscopy. In this procedure, the doctor shines a light into your eye and measures the refractive error by evaluating the movement of the light reflected by your retina back through your pupil.
Your eye doctor usually fine-tunes this refraction assessment by having you look through a mask-like device that contains wheels of different powers of lenses (phoropter). You''ll be asked to judge which combination of lenses gives you the sharpest vision. By repeating this step several times, your doctor finds the lenses that give you the sharpest visual acuity.
Your visual field is the full extent of what you can see to the sides without moving your eyes. The visual field test determines whether you have difficulty seeing in any areas of your overall field of vision. There are different types of visual field tests:
Using your responses to one or more of these tests, your eye doctor determines the fullness of your field of vision. If you aren''t able to see in certain areas, noting the pattern of your visual field loss may help your eye doctor diagnose your eye condition.
You could have poor color vision and not even realize it. If you have difficulty distinguishing certain colors, your eye doctor may screen your vision for a color deficiency. To do this, your doctor shows you several multicolored dot-pattern tests. If you have no color deficiency, you''ll be able to pick out numbers and shapes from within the dot patterns. However, if you do have a color deficiency, you''ll find it difficult to see certain patterns within the dots. Your doctor may use other tests, as well.
A slit lamp is a microscope that magnifies and illuminates the front of your eye with an intense line of light. Your doctor uses this light to examine the eyelids, lashes, cornea, iris, lens and fluid chamber between your cornea and iris
When examining your cornea, your doctor may use a dye, most commonly fluorescein (flooh-RES-een), to color the film of tears over your eye and see any damaged cells on the front of your eye. Your tears wash the dye from the surface of your eye fairly quickly.
A retinal examination — sometimes called ophthalmoscopy or funduscopy — allows your doctor to evaluate the back of your eye, including your retina, optic disk and the underlying layer of blood vessels that nourish the retina (choroid). Usually before your doctor can see these structures, your pupils must be dilated with eyedrops that keep the pupil from getting smaller when your doctor shines light into the eye.
After administering eyedrops and giving them time to work, your eye doctor may use one or more of these techniques to view the back of your eye:
The retinal examination usually takes less than 10 minutes, but it may take several hours for the effects of the dilating drops to wear off. Your vision will likely be blurry, and you may have trouble focusing on near objects. If light bothers you, you may need to wear dark glasses (or sunglasses) for a short time. You may be uncomfortable driving with dilated pupils, so make sure you have transportation after your exam. Depending on what you need to see at work, you might need to wear reading glasses or remove glasses that correct for nearsightedness until the effects of the eyedrops wear off.
A test measures your intraocular pressure (tonometry) — the fluid pressure inside your eyes. It helps your eye doctor detect glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve. However, eye pressure measurement is just one thing your eye doctor considers when determining your risk of glaucoma. It''s possible to have higher than average eye pressure and not have glaucoma or to have glaucoma if you have normal eye pressure. Your eye doctor will also carefully evaluate your optic nerve for signs of damage.
Methods your eye doctor may use to measure intraocular pressure include:
If your eye pressure is higher than average or your optic nerve looks unusual, you doctor may use pachymetry. This test uses sound waves to measure the thickness of your cornea. The most common way of measuring corneal thickness is to put an anesthetic drop in your eye, then place a small probe in contact with the front surface of the eye. The measurement takes seconds.
You may need more-specialized tests, depending on your age, medical history and risk of developing eye disease.
At the end of your eye exam, you and your doctor will discuss the results of all testing, including an assessment of your vision, your risk of eye disease and preventive measures you can take to protect your eyesight.
Normal results from an eye exam include:
Your doctor may give you a prescription for corrective lenses. If your eye exam yields other abnormal results, your doctor will discuss with you next steps for further testing or for treating an underlying condition.


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Fun family portraiture 'down the shore'. Thank you Gildiner family for allowing us to create these family heirlooms.
Joanna & Bob – outdoor ceremony – Ellis Preserve – Newtown Square, PA
A beautiful outdoor ceremony on the grounds at Ellis Preserve for a really wonderful couple. Reception immediately followed at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve, by Finley Caterers. Joanna and Bob, thank you for choosing Capone Photography to photograph your very special wedding day.
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Taran + David's Wedding – Scotland Run Golf Club, Williamstown, NJ
We've known Taran for a long time now, so it was really delightful to be able to photograph her wedding. It was a pleasure meeting her new husband and the event couldn't have been nicer. Outdoor ceremony. Beautiful weather, and a great venue. Taran and David, thank you for allowing us to capture this special time in your lives. Much success.
Taylor's maternity session
Jackie + Charlie's Wedding – Woodcrest Country Club, Cherry Hill, NJ
Perfect wedding on a perfect day for a perfect couple.
Photographing Jackie for the last 10 years or more as a ballerina and dance maven from Today's Dance, was surely a pleasure. But now to photograph this amazing milestone for her was truly an honor. Jackie and Charlie, thank you for allowing us to be the photographer at your wedding to capture the memories of a lifetime. We hope to photograph many more momentous occasions for you.
Welcome the newest addition to a wonderful family
This picture says it all. The sweetest little 5 day old munchkin, from one of the sweetest families we have the pleasure of documenting. Kelly and Dave, thank you both, for allowing us to photograph your engagement, your wedding, your first two children, and now this precious little girl. You are blessed and we are honored to continue to document, in photographs, your growing family.
Welcome Aiden
Valerie and Matthew, thank you for once again choosing Capone Photography to photograph your milestone events. This little cutie apparently can't wait to reel one in with his surf-fishing daddy on the same beaches as we took your engagement photos. Thank you, both, for making what we do all worth while.
Chelsea + Jonathan – Atlantic City Country Club, Atlantic City, NJ
The weather could not have been better, and the people could not have been nicer for this fabulous ceremony and reception at Atlantic City CC.
Chelsea and Jon, thank you for allowing us to capture your amazing day through the eyes of Capone Photography.


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Things turn decidedly creepy in this only mildly thrilling thriller for a college freshman (Minka Kelly, "Friday Night Lights") whose new roomie (Leighton Meester, "Gossip Girl") seems to be everything one could want in a space sharer ... at first, anyway.
As time goes on, the Meester character displays potentially dangerous, possibly even lethal tendencies. Cam Gigandet ("Burlesque") and "Titanic" alumni Billy Zane and Frances Fisher also are in the cast. DVD extras: audio commentary by director Christian E. Christiansen; deleted scenes; alternate opening. ** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)
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The long cyclocross season here in North Carolina has finally drawn to a close, but not before the guys and gals on the Performance Bicycle team proceeded to have a blast racing, spectating, and otherwise torturing themselves on their Fuji and Focus cyclocross steeds.
Cross racing is a short, intense, and usually painful experience, but you find yourself wanting to do it all over again the next day! Plus it helps to have a big and varied team like ours, so that there were always teammates there to cheer/heckle you when it was time to push yourself to the limit.
The races even managed to be fun when you found yourself hopelessly tangled in the course tape, hoping that your friends weren't there to see it (but this always happened right in front of the biggest crowds).
And if you found yourself in the back of the pack, we could count on our teammates to keep things interesting–sometimes with a round of "human barrier" jumping (don't try this at home)!
Of course it's nice to win too, and we had our fair share of podiums and even an overall series win to our teams credit this season, not that we're bragging.
But now that our season is done, it's time to sit back and watch the real pros duke it out for the coveted World Championship titles. This year the Worlds are being held in Sankt Wendel, Germany, with the elite men's and women's races scheduled for Sunday afternoon (German time), but there will be a whole weekend of racing when you factor in the Under-23 and Junior titles up for grabs.
In the men's elite race the favorites have to the Belgians Sven Nys and Niels Albert or defending champ Zdenek Stybar, but don't count out the American team of veterans Jonathan Page, Tim Johnson, Jeremy Powers and young gun Jamey Driscoll. The women's elite race has a bevy of contenders as well, including defending champion Marianne Vos and four-time champion Hanka Kupfernagel, but American hopes rest squarely with Katie Compton, who has already won five World Cup races and her seventh straight US national title this year!
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