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As it is with any fall season, the Laguna Beach High boys' cross-country team has been busy with workouts, preparing for an upcoming invitational season that it hopes, like many of its predecessors, will end with a late-November trip to Fresno.
That is the annual goal of this program, to make it to the CIF State Cross-Country Championships at Woodward Park. With a youthful lineup of talented runners, the potential is there to make a run toward Fresno.
"We have a very deep and young team that works together for the success of all," Coach Scott Wittkop said. "They are the hardest working team I have ever been associated with, they will be very successful this year."
Last November, Laguna was one of 16 teams to advance to the CIF Southern Section Division 4 finals at Mt. San Antonio College. At the finals, the Breakers just missed advancing — they were just 10 points shy of reserving a spot at Woodward Park, to the CIF State Championships.
The top seven teams from CIF finals advance to the State meet. Laguna placed eighth, overall, in Division 4.
Back from that team are eight runners including all-league performers, senior Casiano Koprowski and junior Grant Barton. Gone are two important figures from that team, Jack Crawford and Mitch Kimball. At CIF finals last year, Crawford (34th) and Barton (38th) had top-40 finishes in the boys' Division 4 race.
Wittkop said nine sophomores will run varsity this year. Last year's freshman team won every meet it competed in including the Woodbridge, Mt. SAC and Dana Hills invitationals, he said.
The 2013 Breakers started their preseason with a leadership retreat to Big Bear. Last week, 23 Breakers went to Solvang for a week that included two-a-day workouts and raced in the Nite Moves 5K event. Junior Cameron Zuziak was the overall winner of the race in 16 minutes 32 seconds, and Koprowski ran a 16:45 to finish second overall, Wittkop said.
Laguna opens its season Sept. 6 at the 24th annual Seaside Invitational in Ventura. Later that month, the Breakers go to Hawaii for the Sept. 21 Iolani Invitational at Kualoa Ranch.
Boys' Cross-Country
Head Coach: Scott Wittkop (fourth year)
Coaching staff: Jon Hendrickson; Aman Bhati; Mark Harris.
2012 CIF results: Eighth place at CIF-SS Division 4 finals.
Returning runners: Cameron Zuziak, Jr.; Veda Rebollar, Sr.; Casiano Koprowski, Sr.; Grant Barton, Jr.; Drake Butler, Soph.; Mason Pitz, Soph.; Zach Spitz, Soph.; Penn Nielson, Soph.
Newcomers: Liam Corrigan, Jr.; Ian Ring, Sr.; Carter Fraser, Soph.; James Marshall, Soph.; Sterling Marshall, Soph.; Tim Andrews, Soph.
Returning with honors: Casiano Koprowski (all-league, Sr.); Grant Barton (all-league, Jr.)
Key losses: Jack Crawford; Mitch Kimball.
The schedule: Wittkop described this year's slate as difficult. "We have scheduled some of the toughest invites around to prepare us for CIF finals and State," he said.
2013 Breakers Schedule
Sept. 6: at Seaside Invitational, TBA
Sept. 21: at Iolani Invitational (Hawaii), TBA
Sept. 25: Orange Coast League Cluster, TBA
Oct. 12: at Clovis Invitational, TBA
Oct. 18: at Orange County Championships, TBA
Oct. 25: at Mt. SAC Invitational, TBA
Oct. 30: at Orange Coast League Finals, TBA
Nov. 16: CIF Prelims, TBA
Nov. 23: CIF Finals, TBA
Nov. 30: CIF State Meet, TBA


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Ok, so I'm creating a custom army for use in BrikWars, and I need some feedback regarding my new unit stats. The gist of it is I've boosted the stats of the units by one or two points, added some traits to some of the units, given them each a defined feat that they can use without failure repercussions (but that has a cool down and weakens the unit on the next turn), and increased the cost substantially. For example with the feats, Officers can boost their squads use roll by one for a turn, but the squads get a minus one penalty to use rolls the next turn. Or the Heavy weapons troopers can get immunity to damage and knock back for one turn, but they can only attempt this feat once. I've run some test battles and seems to be balanced, but I'm not sure if I got is right. I'd like to know if this a good idea, if any feats should be tweaked if it is, and if I've adjusted the CP enough to balance the units greater strength. Due to the increased power of Space Marine units, they cost a lot more than normal troops (A Space Marine troops is nearly twice the cost of a standard fig), and are an elite force by necessity.
Space Marines
The Space Marines are the best combat troops in the galaxy, and the reputation is well deserved. Space Marines carry the toughest armor, the most powerful weapons, and the best equipment available. All Space Marine soldiers have a specific heroic they may use, this feat has no negative results should it fail. All Space Marines save Snipers, Scouts, Medics, Pilots, Heroes, and Engineers have the following traits:
Hardy Boy: attacks do -2 damage to this minifig.
I <3 Terrain: +1 attack, +2 to skill and armor in CC when fighting inside a terrain they choose to specialize in (Urban)
Space Marine Troopers
Stats: 7 CP, Skill 1d6, Move 5, Armor 5. Feat: Burst Fire
Troopers are the basic soldiers of the Space Marines. They have armor plating woven into their uniforms, and thus have more armor than standard troops. Troopers typically carry Gauss Rifles with bayonets only, although most squads also carry grenades, rocket launchers, and at least one flamethrower. Trooper Feat: Burst Fire. This feat allows the soldiers to fire 2 shots instead of one. The shots have separate use and damage rolls. Both shots must be aimed at the same target. Troopers fire at -3 skill on the next turn after using this feat.
Space Marine Officer
Stats: 9 CP, Skill 1d8, Move 6, Armor 1d10+1. Traits: Leadership. Feat: Esprit de Corps
Space Marine Officers lead squads into battle. They have skills greater than the average Space Marine, due to their advanced training. Officer Feat: Esprit de Corps. This feat grants the Squad +1 to all rolls, armor, and movement, so long as the squad contains only Marines. After using this feat, the squad takes a -1 penalty to all rolls, armor, and movement on the next turn. Officer's Leadership trait allows their squads to ignore the normal action penalty for Forming Up.
Space Marine Pilot
Stats: 5 CP, Skill 1d6, Move 4, Armor 1d6. Traits: Piloting. Feat: Transfer Power
The Space Marine Pilot is trained to use vehicles and horses to maximum effectiveness. If it has wheels, treads, legs, hoverpads, repulsors, rotors or jet engines it doesn't matter, the Pilot can use it. Pilot Feat: Transfer Power. This feat can only be used on a mechanical vehicle. When used, the unit can either sacrifice all movement to double weapons power, or deactivate weapons systems in order to double movement. Both systems operate at a -25% capacity the next turn. Piloting trait allows Pilots to negate action cost for steering, leaving actions open for weapons use.
Space Marine Hero
Stats: 12 CP, Skill 1d10, Move 7, Armor 2d6+1. Traits: Heroic Ego, Marine Pride.
The Space Marine Hero is the best of best, an elite combatant. Highly trained, well equipped, and in superb physical condition, the Space marine Hero is the best the Space Marine Corps has to offer. Hero's Heroic Ego Marine Pride traits give them: (Ego) Grants the Hero one stupendous feat per turn, in line with the hero's action movie cliché (Super Soldier). Hero's also receive a -1 Cranky penalty to all roll for each other hero in their army, along with a -1 CP discount (up to -5 CP). The Marine Pride feat allows Space Marine Hero's to ignore the Cranky penalty generated by other Space Marine Heroes.
Space Marine Close Quarters Combat Specialist
Stats: 9 CP, Skill 1d6 ( add 1d6+2 in CC, -2 with range weapon), Move 4, Armor 5 ( add 1d6+2 in CC). Traits: CC Weapons Master, Shock Troops. Feat: Adrenaline Surge
Space Marine Close Quarters Combat Specialists fight up close and personal. Close Quarters Combat Specialists have heavy armor and move slowly. They excel at Close combat fighting, but do poorly at range. Close Quarters Combat Specialists usually lead charges toward enemy lines, or work in close quarters urban fighting. Close Quarters Combat Specialist Feat: Adrenaline Surge. The Adrenaline Surge allows a Close Quarters Combat Specialist to negate any movement penalties he would receive from armor and weapons for one turn, at the cost having those penalties double during his next turn. The Close Quarters Combat Specialist's CC Weapons Master and Shock Troops give him: (CC Master) +1d6 to armor, use, and damage rolls in CC. +1d6 range when throwing objects. May dual wield heavy weapons as if they were hand weapons. (Shock) +2 to skill, armor, and damage when rolling for CC or Charge. -2 to skill when rolling for ranged attack.
Space Marine Commando
Stats: 15 CP, Skill 1d8+2(-1d4 with CC weapons), Move 6, Armor 1d12+2 (-1d4 with CC weapons). Traits: Dreaded, Ranged Weapons Master. Feat: Teleport
The Space Marine Commandos are the heavy hitters of the Space Marine Corps. Heavily armed and armor, these fast moving troops are the bane of enemy soldiers everywhere. Few enemy soldiers have survived an attack by Commandos. Commando Feat: Teleport. This Feat allows Commando to instantly move to any other location on the battle field within line of sight. After Teleporting, Commandos may not teleport again for 2 turns. Commando's Dreaded and Ranged Weapons Master traits grant them: (Dreaded) Enemy units take a -1 penalty when engaging commandos. (Ranged Master) +1d4 to armor, use, and damage rolls with ranged weapons, -1d6 in close combat. May dual wield long range weapons as if they were short ranged weapons.
Space Marine Sniper
Stats: 7 CP, Skill 1d6 (+2 with ranged weapon, -2 in CC), Move 7, Armor 1d4+1. Traits: Stealth, Bull's-eye. Feat: AP Round.
The Space Marine Sniper Corps is the long range combat arm of the Space Marines. Snipers are fast moving, lightly armored infantry. Snipers have a bonus to skill in ranged combat, but take a penalty in Close Combat action. Sniper Feat: AP Round. This feat allows the sniper to fire an armor piercing shot from his rifle. The AP round will pierce walls and other obstacles and do normal damage to enemy troops behind such cover. If used against a target standing in the open, an AP round does twice the normal damage. After firing an AP shot, the Sniper cannot fire again the next turn, and on the turn after he fires at a -2 skill penalty. Their Stealth trait gives them: +1/3 bonus to cover when moving, +2/3 bonus when standing still. Can add to existing cover, making them effectively invisible. Bonus is negated if the Sniper draws attention to itself or is spotted by enemy unit with Scouting skill. Bull's-Eye ignores cover modifiers produced by buildings and/or terrain as long as any part of the target is visible; not usable against Stealthy units.
Space Marine Heavy Weapons Trooper
Stats: 9 CP, Skill 1d6, Move 4, Armor 1d8. Feat: Rambo
Space Marine Heavy Weapons Troopers are trained to use HMGs, Miniguns, rocket launchers, and all other such high power weapons. They are slower down with their heavy weapons are armor, however. Heavy weapons troopers have a +1 bonus to use for heavy weapons. Heavy Weapon Trooper Feat: Rambo. This Feat allows a Heavy Weapons trooper to ignore all damage and knockback for one turn. This feat may only be used once per battle. If feat roll fails, you cannot attempt the feat again.
Space Marine Flame Trooper
Stats: 8 CP, Skill 1d6, Move 3, Armor 1d8. Feat: Dump and Run.
Space Marine Flame Troopers carry heavy, formidable flamethrowers into battle. They have heavy armor, but due to the weight of their armor, weapons, and fuel tanks, they move very slowly. Also, because flamethrower fuel is very volatile, should the trooper die in a fire, explosion, hand to hand attack or due to being shot by a slugthrower or energy weapon, his fuel tanks will explode with the force of a standard explosive. Flame Trooper Feat: Dump and Run. This feat allows the Flame Trooper to drop his flamethrower and fuel tank on the ground, then sprint away. at the end of his sprint, the tank explodes, doing explosive damage +6. This feat may only be used if the trooper has a flamethrower with fuel tank.
Space Marine Recon Trooper
Stats: 7 CP, Skill 1d6, Move 7, Armor 1d4. Traits: Scouting, Trailblazing, Operation Recon. Feat: Toughen Up
The Space Marine Recon is responsible for ensuring that the Space Marine's advance isn't stalled by traps, minefields, or other hidden hazards. Recon Trooper Feat: Toughen Up: This feat grants +2 to all armor rolls, at the cost of -2 to all skill rolls. The Scouting and Trailblazing traits give: (Scouting) Reveals hidden objects, traps, hidden units. may spend action cost to Target enemy unit, giving allied units +1 skill bonus. (Trailblazing) May find a safe route through minefields or other hazards by traveling at half speed. other units may follow behind in single file. 9Operation Recon) This fig puts the "key" in sneaky. Hold him in reserve until the end of any opponents first turn. Then, place him anywhere on the battlefield at least 8" from the nearest enemy. Until he takes an action or moves, this minifig has total concealment.
Space Marine Medic
Stats: 6 CP, Skill 1d6, Move 5, Armor 5. Traits: Medical Training. Feat: Health Boost
Space Marine Medics are tasked not with ending lives, but saving them. Their role is to heal and revive fallen teammates. Medic Feat: Health Boost. This feat grants a +1 armor bonus to all friendly troops within 5 inches of the Medic. Medic Medical training grants: Allows unit to revive fallen soldiers (even if they've been blown to bits). To Revive, count the number of pieces fallen unit is in. Medic must exceed this number to revive. Medic is at -3 to medical rolls without a medkit. Can reattach severed limbs with a roll of 2.
Space Marine Engineer
Stats: 6 CP, Skill 1d6, Move 5, Armor 5. Traits: Engineer Training. Feat: Armor Boost
Space Marine Engineers are tasked with building add repairing vehicles. Engineer Feat: Armor Boost. This Feats grants a +3 armor bonus to a designated vehicle within 10 inches of the Engineer. The Engineering Training trait gives: Allows the unit to repair mechanical objects (including robot troops). To repair, count number of pieces destroyed unit is in. Engineer's roll must match or exceed that number. If the roll doesn't match or exceed, attack number of parts equal to the engineer's roll. Repairs may be continued until destroyed unit is fully operational. Engineer receives +3 to rolls when he has a tool in his hand.

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11:00 am
Song of the Mountains Niall Toner; Janie Fricke. D
12:00 pm
Sesame Street "Counting Booth" Uh-Oh! The Count has to leave his Counting Booth and has no one to watch it while he is gone. Luckily, Elmo and Abby agree to become the official Counting Booth Counters while he is away. They immediately have their first visitors, the Three Little Pigs. D
1:00 pm
Dinosaur Train "A Heck of a Neck/Gilbert Visits The Nest" The Pteranodon kids have a Nature Trackers adventure when they meet Denise Diplodocus, a super-long, super big dinosaur. At first the kids mistake Denise's neck for a snake, and tail as a bridge. Later, Denise amazes the kids, telling them how hard it is for her to raise up her long, heavy neck. D
1:30 pm
Peg + Cat "The Circus Problem/The Buried Treasure Problem" The Circus Problem - The Circus. When Peg and Cat find themselves in the center ring, they climb, swing, swoop and juggle their way over amazing heights and lengths. Primary Content: Measuring height, measuring length; Secondary Content: Counting by twos. D
2:00 pm
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Super Cleaner Uppers/Itty Bitty Water" Seaweed Superhero - Nick and Sally are cleaning up the backyard when they come across a yucky apple core. Who's going to pick it up? The Cat in the Hat takes them to meet the best cleaner-upper there is, Sandy the Sand Hopper! Sandy teaches them the difference between natural "garbage" and man-made trash, and how some animals use the natural garbage as food. Back at home, they put the trash in a garbage bag, and the apple core in the garden for Wriggles the worm to enjoy! Itty Bitty Water - Nick and Sally are about to dump out the water in their kiddie pool when The Cat stops them - water is too precious to waste even a drop! Off they go to the Drippety Dry Desert to meet three creatures who are experts at conserving water. D
2:30 pm
WordGirl "Wordbot/Mount Rush Here" WORDBOT - In order to get back at WordGirl for destroying his robots, Tobey builds a robot replica of WordGirl named WordBot. When WordBot gets jealous and turns against Tobey, WordGirl and Tobey are forced to team-up in order to defeat WordBot. Vocabulary Words: Devoted, Backfire. D
3:00 pm
Science Trek "Weather" Host Joan Cartan-Hansen discusses weather and climate with meteorologists Vin Crosby and Robyn Heffernan. She also takes students inside the National Weather Service office to see how meteorologists collect the data they need to predict the weather.G
3:30 pm
Dialogue "Miss Representation" Filmmaker Jennifer Seibel Newsom talks with host Marcia Franklin about making the documentary, Miss Representation, which explores how inaccurate portrayals of women by the media are connected to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence.G
4:00 pm
Infinity Hall Live "Barenaked Ladies" Barenaked Ladies brings a comically upbeat quality to alternative rock. After 25 years together, the band continues to win over fans with their witty, tongue-twisting lyrics and light-hearted style. Despite their years on the road, they still bring the same kinetic stage presence to their shows, complete with improvised raps, animated dancing and humorous banter between songs. D
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PBS NewsHour NULL
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Foyle's War "All Clear, Part 1" Tension builds in Hastings the first week of May 1945 as people await the official announcement of victory in Europe. Soldiers and others wounded in mind and spirit find returning to peace difficult. Sam searches for a new job. Foyle prepares for retirement. Milner is about to become a father. And murder is just around the corner. Part 1 of 2G
7:00 pm
Midsomer Murders "The Straw Woman, Part One" Two horrible deaths - of the curate and his gay lover - occur during a revival of a traditional festival at Midsomer Parva. Part 1 of 2G
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Masterpiece Classic "Downton Abbey (S4 E7)" Robert and Thomas return from America. Bates disappears for a day. Edith prepares to go abroad. Suitors flock to Mary and Rose makes her move. Part 7 of 8G
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Murder on the Home Front When young women are found murdered amid the chaos of the London Blitz of World War II, brilliant Home Office pathologist Dr. Lennox Collins embarks on his first murder case with his newly recruited assistant Molly Cooper. They soon clash with the police over who the main suspect is and employ groundbreaking forensic techniques to save a seemingly innocent man from the gallows.G
11:00 pm
Foyle's War "All Clear, Part 1" Tension builds in Hastings the first week of May 1945 as people await the official announcement of victory in Europe. Soldiers and others wounded in mind and spirit find returning to peace difficult. Sam searches for a new job. Foyle prepares for retirement. Milner is about to become a father. And murder is just around the corner. Part 1 of 2G


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YouProfitMarketing needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 70 designs submitted by 31 freelance designers.
The View Restaurant at Cocolalla
Hello Designers,
Bryan Short here again from You Profit Marketing Inc. This job is for a local restaurant that is slated to open in a few months. The majority of the food is "home style" like eggs/pancakes/hash-browns in the morning, sandwiches for lunch, and chicken/meatloaf etc. for dinner.
A few things to keep in mind. This place has been in the same location and is very well known to the local community. The original name was "The View Cafe" but we have to change it a bit so please note the full name and the only name we'll be considering is: The View Restaurant at Cocolalla.
Please see pics: note the building is not yet finished it will have cedar siding.
I will be very active in helping provide context to guide your designs. Thanks again to all those who submitted logos for my previous contest! You Rock!
Hungry automobile drivers moving North and South bound on Highway 95 in Cocolalla ID.
This restaurant is pretty much alone on this stretch of highway from Coeur d'Alene/Hayden to Sandpoint Idaho. Getting a highly visible logo that is legible at 55-65mph is critical to slowing down traffic.
This contest is for a general logo so don't worry too much about huge arrows and text that says "TURN HERE NOW" this logo will be used for menus, business cards, the main sign, etc.
Please keep in mind the style of place and type of people this restaurant appeals to...this isn't fancy smancy but it isn't completely redneck either.
You are free to design anyway you like so long as it is clear, legible, and easy to identify that the logo represents this restaurant.
I'll be providing feedback and other files and necessary.
Thanks again for your time and good luck!
Bryan Short
P.S. Since the title is a little long [The View Restaurant at Cocolalla] I think the "at Cocolalla" part could be on a separate line or different font/size. I'll let you think about that. In general I've seen issues when people have super long titles for logos.
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Dancing with Dad
Hazel H. Cromer 8/26/2005 4:00:58 PMLovely capture---brought a tear to my eye. This memorable photo will be one to cherish. Give it to her on her wedding day from him. Beautiful.
Denelli Ellison 8/27/2005 7:09:52 AMVery Sweet! #1773216
Michelle R. Johnson 3/22/2006 11:31:12 PMOh, Chrissy... this is so sweet and powerful. I would LOVE to have something like this for my girls. What an awesome portrait for this little girl to cherish for a lifetime!! I LOVE her sweet expresssion and the way she's holding him so tight! This is so gorgeous, I just can't say enough!!!! Congratulations!!!!!! #2565250
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 3/24/2006 11:01:26 PMSuch a loving moment, very sweet, congratulations!! #2572994
Janine Russell 3/26/2006 9:50:48 PMChrissy, sweet portrait; congratulations on your Second Place win. #2578435
KHAWLA Haddad 3/27/2006 4:21:29 AMCongratulations on your Second Place win!!!. #2579458
Peter K. Burian 3/27/2006 5:58:23 AMChrissy: I love this image.
Whenever I see it, I think of the song, "Dance with My Father Again."
I have two daughters and I wish someone had taken a photo like this of us, when they were younger.
The comment from Michelle J. says it all.
Peter #2579839
Megan p 3/27/2006 6:00:42 AMChrissy, I look at this and remember all the dances my Dad and I had in the kitchen growing up, really really wonderful Capture!!! Excellent win, Congratulations!! #2579846
Donna W. Neal 3/27/2006 9:11:54 AMCongratulations on your well deserved win Chrissy. Very, very sweet! #2580431
Michael Robichaud 3/28/2006 11:18:55 AMPrecious capture of this tender moment, reminds me of my 5 year old daughter. #2584591
Sharon King 4/2/2006 11:25:02 AMCongratulations Chrissy, this shot gave me chills, you can just see the love in the little girls eyes, beautiful! #2600407
Mariann Kovats 5/25/2008 3:37:05 PMCongratulations Chrissy on your win! Well deserved, wonderful capture, with wonderful lighting! Very sweet! #5976167
Jeetendera Kalia 6/5/2008 7:58:34 AMCongratulations Chrissy**************** #6021934
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- Premier League
Milan say City want €37m for Balotelli
AC Milan are claiming that Manchester City have quoted them €37 million for Mario Balotelli.
Balotelli's future at City is in doubt, as he has struggled for form this season while off-field problems have also put him in the spotlight.
City boss Roberto Mancini has insisted he has no desire to sell Balotelli, but it would appear the club have put a price on his head.
"At the end of Friday, Manchester City were still saying €37m," Milan chief Adriano Galliani is quoted as saying. "At that price, he will stay at Manchester City.
"We will see on Monday."
Balotelli's agent is reported to have been in talks with Milan, while the Italy forward was an unused substitute in City's win over Fulham on Saturday.
Milan are also in the market for Kaka and Galliani has called on the player to revise his demands.
"Everyone must make a great effort - AC Milan, Real Madrid and Kaka," he told Gazzeta dello Sport. "Much depends on (the player's) economic sacrifice.
"I have up days and down days. At the moment it is down because I look at the taxation - that kills. In Italy, no player earns more than €5million, net."


text: Here's a relatively easy and cheap way to turn ordinary headphones into 5.1 surround sound phones for your PC. Just make sure you have a 5.1 surround sound card, and then you can turn a pair of full-sized headphones into a conduit for mucho surround sound goodness. The full-sized headphones provide the center channel and subwoofer, while a couple of pairs of earbuds you insert inside provide front and rear surround speakers. If what the videomaker says is true, these might not sound too bad. We might actually want to try this. [Viddler]


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Abseil Africa
Enjoy a 112m controlled decent from the top of Table Mountain, not only experience a surge of adrenalin but also witness Cape Town's beautiful beaches and breathtaking views from above.
www.abseilafrica.co.za, Tel: (021) 424 4760
City Rock
When the weather is keeping you inside, go to CityROCK, one of Cape Town's indoor climbing gyms. With its bouldering cave, lead wall, and 10m high climbing area you won't even know it's raining outside.
21 Anson Street, Observatory, Tel: (021) 447 1326
Fynbos Horse Trails
Enjoy a full or half day guided horse tour through the beautiful vineyards beneath the Hawequa Mountains.
www.fynbostrails.com, Tel: 082 3358132
Frixon Adventures
This company puts its focus on adrenalin and action-packed activities in and around Cape Town. With abseiling, canyoning, river rafting and coasteering trips.
www.frixion.co.za, Tel: (021) 447 4985
Parapax Tandem Paragliding Flights
SA's largest paragliding company offers one of the safest and exciting rides of your life, and its wheelchair friendly
Tel: 082 8814724, www.parapax.com
Take the leap & experience Cape Town's beauty from a bird's eye view.
Tel: 082 8006290, www.skydivecapetown.za.net
Kamazoo Quad Rides
Offers guided tours through the vineyards at Dellrust Wine Farm, with highly experienced guides
Dellrust Wine Farm, Somerset West, Tel: 072 5379310
Shark Zone
The Company specialises in shark cage diving and viewing tours, who pride themselves on service and the best price guarantee.
Tel: 082 8944979, www.sharkzone.co.za
Bungy Jumping
Take the leap off Bloukrans Bridge, the world's highest jump and officially recognised by The Guinness Book of World Records.
Tel: (042) 281 1428, www.faceadrenalin.com


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One clear identifier of the start of LA Fashion week is the endless throttle of events that are partnered with all things related to beauty, fashion, charitable cause, and celebrity appeal. One such event that packed all these elements into one fabulous spectacle was the Unite Unveiled Presents Fresh Faces of Fashion held at the luxurious Skybar at the Mondrian.
Hosted by MTVs Laguna Beach Alum and current Hills co-star, Kristin Cavallari, Unite Eurotherapy partnered with Gen Art and One Kid One World to pub the opening of Fresh Faces in Fashion at the Rock Fashion Week.
Rock Fashion Week will take place October 29th through the 31st at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.
Combining European creativity and American ingenuity, Unite Eurotherapy is a comprehensive professional line of hair care products currently being carried at fine salons internationally. The line is comprised of 25 different shampoos, conditioners, styling, and finishing agents. It totes the ability to keep your hair looking incredible and healthy in any climate and during any season. Celebrity stylists were on hand during the evening to show their support for the line of products that have helped to change images in more ways than one.
Changing ones appearance wasn't the only change marketed during the night. Kristin Cavallari highlighted the generous donation of $5000 given to the One Kid One World. One Kid One World is an education and sports based grassroots organization that has aimed to partner with high school students in rural areas and children in refugee camps in war torn, poverty-stricken areas of the world. It is there goal to bring awareness to how kids live and thrive and what can be done to support one another in the process. "It is not every day that you can an eye view into another region of the world," states Calvallari. "It is through One Kid One World that we are able to take our eyes off of the way kids are living here in rural America and abroad."
Sometimes the struggles of the world go unnoticed until someone or something manages to bring it to the forefront of our thoughts. This is due in part to our own daily struggles to make it in a world that is often waiting to chew us up and spit us out. Daily struggles of making in the world of fashion aren't new to most of the Fresh Faces of Fashion introduced during the night. One designer that can attest to this is Alicia Lawhon who was invited to be a part of Rock Fashion Week. Lawhon whose celebrity clientele includes Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Aniston, Ellen Barkin, Beck,Maria Bello, Elizabeth Berkeley, Cher, Courteney Cox, Laura Dern, Hilary Duff, Lisa Edelstein, Jenna Elfman, Linda Evangelista to name a few started her career as a dresser for Ron Herman/Fred Segal. Now she has her own line called Reclaimed where she reinvents Hollywood style during the rebellious early 80s. Lawhon also infuses her Mexican culture into her line.
Guests of the Unite Unveiled event, which included OC Housewife
Gretchen Rossi and Dancing with the Stars
Derek Hough, and
Cheryl Burke were introduced to Lawhon and other designers that will be a part of the largest and most recognized program showcasing emerging designers in the United States. They also got to enjoy complimentary cocktails from
SVEDKA and listen to the sounds of infamous
DJ Tina T. MTVs
Tila Tequilla even made an apperance admist the current drama she is going through with NFL star Shawne Merriman.
The Mondrian Hotel was the place to be the night of the event. Walking out of the Skybar, I even ran into newlyweds
Lamar Odom and
Khloe Kardashian.
For additional information about Unite Eurotherapy, please visit their Website at www.uniteeurotherapy.com
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With 24 postsecondary institutions and five support foundations and organizations committed to the TRTI, this grant will fund the Texas Reverse Transfer Initiative between LSCS, the University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas System and assist in awarding associate degrees to students who transfer from community colleges to universities without first receiving an associate degree. This is an approach commonly known as reverse transfer.
Lone Star College System teams up with the Lumina Foundation to
"We will be developing support policies and provide a way to share information regarding best practices and what barriers exist to students looking to obtain a bachelor's degree," said Jonathan Durfield, LSCS associate vice chancellor, Government Affairs & Student Completion. "Reverse transfer is a key strategy in Texas to help more people attain degrees."
In Fall 2012, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board reported that 454,154 students transferred into a Texas university with credits earned at a Texas two-year college. Only 10.8 percent of those students (48,895) earned an associate degree before transferring, so the majority of the students are potentially eligible to receive a reverse transfer associate degree.
"Research indicates that students who complete an associate degree and transfer to a four-year university do better than those who do not complete an associate degree," Durfield said. "We're hopeful that this reverse transfer program will provide an additional incentive for students as they work toward completing their bachelor's degree."
The focus of the grant is to support all students interested in transferring to any public 4-year Texas institution.
"The effective transfer of students and credits from community colleges is a critical part of The University of Texas System's student success strategy and we are excited about the opportunity to work with the Lone Star College System, UT Austin, and other partners on this important state and national issue," said Dr. Pedro Reyes, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs.
The Texas Reverse Transfer initiative between UT and LSCS is part of the Credit When It's Due (CWID) initiative, a national grant program designed to facilitate the implementation and improve the process of reverse transfer degree programs. The initiative encourages partnerships of community colleges and universities to significantly expand programs that award associate degrees to transfer students when the student completes the requirements for the associate degree while pursuing a bachelor's degree.
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text: For the tiki-crazed among you, American Heritage has just published an excerpt from Wayne Kramer's book, And a Bottle of Rum, which I keep bloody-well meaning to read. The excerpt focuses on Tiki culture and the histories of Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic. They've paired the excerpt with a James Teitelbaum review of ten tiki bars. Makes me wanna open the rum.


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WaterCraft Challenge
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Desired Color Scheme:
Blues, Reds, Blacks
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We are looking for an agressive logo design that features a watercraft and person (person can be lifelike and also vector looking) riding it such as seen on:
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And then maybe some grungy/agressive text for the logo company or not.. would like to see some variations.
Here is an example of a similar compnay: hotwatertour DOT com/hw_home.html
Logo Name: "WaterCraft Challenge"
Possible parent company name to be featured in small print as tagline: "Extreme Events"
We would like to see a bunch of different color combinations from you guys that will be used in the website shortly also.
Logo need to be provided in high resolution and vector formats.
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Monday, 22 November 2010
rian, sleet, rain, wind, rain - temps hovering around freezing
But who cares??? We're home!!!
Arrived back mid afternoon yesterday. Had lunch on the way down with our friend Louise, in Granby. She's doing amazingly well. It's been just over 2 months now since Jacques died. We felt just awful about having to leave her so soon after - but we tried to keep in touch via email and phone calls - but it's not the same. Luckily she has other close friends who have been there for her every day - including our mutual friend Louise. (Yes - another one!)
Then visited Joan in the Cowansville hospital - she's also doing great after her second hip replacement.
Then....then...home! The place looked amazing. Cheryl must have slaved to get it so sparkling clean, and hardly any fire damage, or evidence of the biker parties they threw. (We kept getting very funny messages from Gary and cheryl describing debauched parties and catastrophic damages - at least, we presumed they were funny - happy to get in and have that confirmed)
Sunday morning Michael and I went off to Nick's in Montreal for breakfast. As I slid into the booth (not our regular one) I was confronted by a haggard looking old woman - then I realized it was a mirror! I was stunned. It looked as though I'd fallen from a great height into a bucket of wrinkles.
Eyes all puffy and, yes, wrinkled. Hair gray and quite wild...not pleasingly touseled, but sort of demented. Skin blotchy. Eyes dull.
The bright lights didn't help, but unless I want to become nocturnal, this is pretty much the lighting of life. Broad daylight. Now I know why they call it 'broad' daylight. I looked like an old broad. It should be changed to old broad daylight.
Normally this wouldn't matter all that much, expect that I have a photo shoot tomorrow. Gary's coming over to take pictures to accompany an article in the Globe and Mail. I'm afraid I will look like a crease. Oh well. Happily most people don't care what writers look like. In fact, the more demented the better. So, this could be considered good news.
Was looking forward to a completely quiet day. We asked everyone to maybe just pretend we're not home until tomorrow. And it worked well until 8am - when I realized I'd forgotten to get milk. Then discovered the Beetle convertible had a dead battery. So by 8:30 I was driving what Michael calls the 'real' car into the village for milk and Michael was calling the CAA for the toy car.
By the end of the day (now) we've returned all the phone calls, opened all the mail (including an odd invoice - someone seems to think I ordered 56 copies of The Canadian Railway Trilogy by Gordon Lightfoot....unless, Gary and Cheryl....
And we've done a load of laundry...and boosted the car, of course. Not exactly the quiet day we'd yearned for. But there's a huge difference between having to do something and choosing to do it. I'm sitting in the living room, in front of the fire, having opened the mail, read two newspaper and have Bach's concerto for violins playing.
The photo above shows Trudy with her 'bone', Michael, the gray day outside - and the beautiful flowers Cheryl and Gary left on the kitchen table. How wonderful it is to be home. But even better, how wonderful it is to be home with friends.
Oh, and had wonderful news about the novella, THE HANGMAN. It was written, as many of you know, for GoodReads, to help promote literacy for adults - so while the Gamache and Three Pines story is, I hope, complex - the style is clear and simple...for adults learning to read. Well, the publisher is in Alberta and she submitted for the Alberta Reader's Choice awards and it has been longlisted! Another GoodREads author, Gail Anderson-Dargatz's book THE STALKER, has also made the longlist! How exciting that books aimed at emerging readers can also be considered literature. Excellent!!!
And - I was just about to hit 'publish post' but Michael came in with the news that AudioFile Magazine in the US has named BURY YOUR DEAD one of the top 10 audio books of the Year!!! This is a huge honour for me - but mostly it's a reflection of the brilliance of Ralph Cosham, who is the reader.
Absolutely wonderful news!!!
Well, this is what happens on quiet days.
10 comments:
- Lee Ann said...
I own two copies of Gordon Lightfoot's Canadian Railway Trilogy (vinyl and CD) so 54 more doesn't seem all that far-fetched . . .
That is one contented looking puppy in your picture! Welcome home!
Lee Ann
- 22 November 2010 at 13:57
- Linda said...
Yes, welcome home! It must feel sooo good to be back among the familiar. I had to chuckle over the "haggard old woman" story; she's been known to stalk me as well. Always shocking me to the core. Thanks for sharing your always interesting life with us.
- 22 November 2010 at 14:44
- VTSlajer said...
Good evening, Louise! You are probably listening to another Bach composition at this supper hour. After all you have done recently and in this (miserable) weather, that's the way to go to relax.
I am just about to finish reading Dead Cold that you signed for me on Friday. I am stunned how beautifully written it is, and also realized that it is very important to read your books in the order of creation to maximize the enjoyment. Thank you again.
For myself, I am thinking of watching tonight The Lion in Winter. Those who read your books will understand why.
- 22 November 2010 at 15:58
- Brenda B. said...
Welcome home, Louise and Michael!
Here's hoping some relaxing walks about the pond with your sweet pup are on the near horizon.
Just reading about your globe-trotting adventures wears me out . . .
Brenda B. in Maine
- 22 November 2010 at 16:24
- Beth said...
Old broad daylight--I love it! (And loathe it.)
Welcome home.
in Oregon
- 22 November 2010 at 21:25
- Rogue said...
Welcome home Louise. I just finished Bury Your Dead, and absolutely loved it. Looking forward to your next one.
- 23 November 2010 at 05:19
- lil Gluckstern said...
What a lovely quiet place your home looks to be, and relax. After all the travels, nice to have this waiting for you. Trudy looks so content along with her bone. (I like your table).
- 23 November 2010 at 10:28
- gail said...
What you said is so true: there's a huge difference between having to do something and choosing to do it. I'm glad you are having some free time at last. Trudy looks adorable holding her bone.
- 23 November 2010 at 11:44
Louise, Congrats on your big success with your latest novel. Noel and I saw it on the shelves of the famous Powell's Bookstore during a recent trip to Portland, OR. I'm sure the wintery weather has you and Michael thinking fondly of the days we had in St Lucia last February- I know it does for us! Hard to believe it's nearly been a year. News- we'll be in Montreal this year for our first anniversary, enroute to Carnaval in Quebec! Maybe we can meet you for coffee at one of your many fabulous cafes? Drop us a line; we'd love to hear from you!
Noel and Michelle
- 24 November 2010 at 07:08
- Tammy said...
Finished Bury Your Dead late last night,,,,I have to agree with another poster a few days ago...YOUR BEST YET!! WAS SO GOOD, I loved the intertwining of the stories and the ending---fabulous. Keep them coming.
Tammy in St. Louis
- 24 November 2010 at 11:06


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CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds have the fewest errors of any team in major league baseball. The Reds committed two on Sunday afternoon, and the New York Mets made them pay for both.
Former Catasauqua High and Alvernia College star Anthony Recker and Curtis Granderson homered to back a strong start by Zach Wheeler, lifting the Mets to a 4-3 victory in the finale of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.
New York (68-75) took two of three in the series to improve to 23-15 all-time at Great American Ball Park, and did so by scoring four unearned runs.
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The Sunday Washington Post featured a thoughtful article about illegal immigration by Roberto Suro. Suro argues that we make a big mistake by viewing illegal immigrants as either (a) candidates for deportation or (b) future citizens.
I agree. We cannot deport our way to a sound immigration policy. In my view, large-scale deportation would be impractical, harmful to the economy, and inhumane. But providing illegal immigrants with a path to citizenship would reward illegal conduct and provide a huge incentive for much more of it.
Current policy on illegal immigration is widely viewed as broken, and in some respects it is. Yet the current reality (or de facto policy) serves many of the interests involved reasonably well. Employers benefit from cheap labor and so, arguably, does the overall economy. Illegal immigrants benefit from the opportunities that come from living and working in the U.S., compared to their home country. This is true despite the absence of a path to citizenship.
Conservatives should not be surprised that the breakdown of a regulatory regime has produced a system that meets more needs than the system designed by legislation. Indeed, conservatives understand that this is very often the case.
I don't mean to suggest that all is well on the illegal immigration front. The U.S. must be able to control its borders for several reasons, including national security. Moreover, the current disconnect between law and reality is itself highly undesirable.
So immigration reform is in order. But such reform should take its cue from reality, for a change. As Suro argues in his Washington Post article, reality is best served by recognizing what reality has, in effect, produced: a status somewhere between illegal immigrant and candidate for future citizenship.


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Now to complicate the matter, a frightening bill is being proposed to govern labor (and in some cases immigration) in the CNMI. The bill is said to have been drafted by Governor Fitial's "special counsels" Deanne Siemer and Howard Willens. The details of their contract have not been disclosed.
The draft bill is entitled, "A bill for an act to create a comprehensive state-level system to govern labor in the Commonwealth that operates in parallel with the federal labor laws" or "The Labor Act of 2011".
As if they expect opposition, the authors of the bill defend it in the introduction stating:
Public Law 110-229 does not ipso jure preempt the Commonwealth's labor laws. In the United States federal system, there are areas in which the States share responsibilities with the federal government. Labor (including the terms and conditions under which workers are employed) is such an area. The federal government can regulate labor through its control of interstate commerce and immigration. But the States remain free to regulate labor under the power to control intrastate commerce and under the general police power. The Commonwealth has all of the powers of a State in this area, as well as the powers of local self-government under the Covenant. Employers and workers in the Commonwealth must comply with both federal and Commonwealth law.The draft bill requires an alien registration, which I would classify as an immigration issue, not a labor issue. The U.S. government should have records of those who enter and exit the CNMI as well as records of all aliens who receive parole documents and visas of any kind. Still under this bill, the CNMI government, through the Department of Labor, will require local registration of every alien.
The draft bill reads: "Any alien who knowingly fails to comply with this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or the imposition of a fine of not more than $500 or both."
The registration appears to be a way for the CNMI to maintain its own immigration records. As has been the CNMI's practice, the bill suggests that the registration records will not be shared.
It states: "Registration shall be conducted by the Department for all classes of aliens. Registration information may be taken on oath or by declaration. Such registration information as the Secretary may require is confidential and may be made available only on request of law enforcement authorities in connection with criminal or juvenile delinquency investigations." The CNMI government has been uncooperative with federal agencies in sharing any data and statistics. Any information that has been shared has been questionable.
The Legislature finds that very serious and long-term damage is done to the Commonwealth's economy when the United States immigration authorities are unable to remove from the Commonwealth alien workers who are unemployed and out-of-status. Since the very beginning of operations under federalization of immigration, federal authorities have been unsuccessful in removing more than a tiny fraction of the aliens intended under Title VII of Il0-229 to be removed from the Commonwealth. The burdens are enormous on the Commonwealth's economy and taxpayers from unemployed aliens remaining in the Commonwealth. These alien workers migrate to the underground economy where temporary businesses pay no taxes, compete unfairly with legitimate employers, fail to comply with laws requiring consideration of qualified U.S. workers, abuse alien workers, and create law enforcement problems.Firstly, the foreign workers who were issued umbrella permits (under Siemer's own plan) are in the CNMI legally and cannot be removed until after November 27, 2011 if the federal government decides that they are out of status. Additionally, most of the police "incidents" involve indigenous U.S. citizens, unless of course, the bill is talking about those foreign victims of wage theft by non-prosecuted employers, foreign victims of police brutality, human trafficking of foreign workers and other incidents involving foreign workers.
Unemployed alien workers pile up medical expenses, require food aid, are taken advantage of by landlords, and become involved in incidents requiring police attention. The Commonwealth must protect itself from this damage.
The bill attempted to portray foreign workers as creating "long-term damage"to the CNMI's economy, but we all know it was the CNMI's policies, guest worker program and the lack of enforcement that was responsible for the problems and any damage caused in the CNMI.
The drafters of this bill failed to mention that there are hundreds of employers who paid no income taxes. How about the Tinian Dynasty that owes $30 million, and other CNMI businesses that owe hundreds of thousands in taxes? Doesn't their failure to pay taxes and the CNMI's inaction to pursue their debt contribute to the economic woes of the CNMI?
Employers who were required under CNMI law to pay medical costs for foreign workers failed to pay these bills. Because of lack of oversight and follow-up by the CNMI government, the unpaid bills (just like the unpaid wages that the foreign workers are owed) piled up to represent millions of dollars in uncollected charges. The CNMI government failed miserably to enforce their own laws to the extreme detriment of the CNMI economy.
Under this draft bill employers are responsible for ensuring that their employees pay their CHC medical bills and CHC must garnish wages up to a whooping 25% in order to collect payments that are due. Employers become the CNMI's collection agencies for all employees, whether they are U.S. citizens or alien workers. The provisions imposes extensive bookkeeping and record-keeping requirements on all employers and will be extremely time-consuming and expensive for large employers. The provision may serve as a deterrent for attracting potential investors to the CNMI.
From the draft bill:
CHAPTER 2. Medical care.The proposed bill requires the CHC and Attorney General Office to file quarterly reports on CHC billings and collections.
§4321. Employer responsibility for records
(a) Every employer shall provide to the Commonwealth Health Center, within 60 days of enactment of this section for current employees and within 30 days of the hiring or rehiring of any employee in full-time status, the employee's full name, identification information, and O-NET job number together with the full name and identification of the employer. The identification information may be social security number, CNMI drivers' license number, federal visa or permit number, or other positive identification number acceptable to the
Commonwealth Health Center. This information may be provided online, via fax, e-mail, or regular mail to the Accounts Receivable Section, Commonwealth Health Center.
(b) The Commonwealth Health Center shall within 30 days of enactment of this section establish and thereafter maintain a database of employer-employee information so that it can collect from wages or salaries paid by employers amounts due and owing the Commonwealth Health Center that are not paid by employees.
(c) In the event that an employer fails to provide records as required in this section, the employer may be required to pay to the Commonwealth Health Center from the employer's own funds (and not by deduction from the employee's wages or salary) the full amount due to the Commonwealth Health Center or a fine of up to $1,000 for each such failure, such penalties to be imposed by order of a court or hearing officer.
§4322. CHC responsibility for collections.
(a) The Commonwealth Health Center may collect directly from an employer up to 25 percent of the monthly wages or salary of any employee who fails for more than 30 days to pay the full amount due under any invoice issued by the Commonwealth Health Center until the full amount of the invoice is paid.
(b) As apart of its documentation with respect to every person to whom it renders service, the Commonwealth Health Center shall require government-issued identification and sufficient information about employment to allow collection of unpaid invoices.
(c) For invoices issued after the enactment of this section, within l0 days of the end of each month, the Commonwealth Health Center shall publish a notice in an English-language newspaper of general circulation in the Commonwealth the name and any other necessary identification information of any person who fails for more than 30 days to pay the full amount due under any invoice issued by the Commonwealth Health Center. This publication shall provide notice of non-payment, without violating privacy interests in the treatment provided or the amount owed, together with the invoice number and a 20-day period for objections to be filed to any aspect of the invoice.
(d) For invoices issued prior to the enactment of this section, the notices required in subsection( c) shall be published regularly so that within six months of the enactment of this section, all such notices have been published.
(e) Within 45 days after notification as provided in subsection (c), the Commonwealth Health Center shall send to the employer of any employee who fails for more than 30 days to pay the full amount due under any invoice issued by the Commonwealth Health Center a demand for the full amount due to be paid by withholding up to 25 percent of the wages or salary due that employee in each pay period.
(0 An employer who receives from the Commonwealth Health Center a demand pursuant to subparagaph (e) above shall make such withholding beginning with the next pay period and, within l0 days after the close of each pay period, shall pay the withheld amount to the Commonwealth Health Center until the full amount due has been paid.
(g) In the event that an employer fails to make withholdings and remittances to the Commonwealth Health Center as required in this section, the employer may be fined up to $1,000 for each such failure by order of a court or hearing officer.
Another problematic provision in this draft bill requires alien workers to be subjected to a physical in the CNMI. The law states that the employer will pay for the physical, but we all know that the costs are typically deducted from an employee's pay. If the alien worker fails to "pass" the physical then he/she must be repatriated and can be deported.
Imagine paying recruitment fees and going through the process of compiling documents and papers to land a job in the CNMI only to find that you didn't meet physical requirements after arrival. Here is what a foreign worker could face (Take note host countries):
(c) Notification. Upon receiving notice that there is a medical reason any alien worker or immediate relative should not be permitted to remain in the Commonwealth for health reasons designated as a threat to the public health in the Commonwealth by the Secretary of Public Health, the Secretary shall notify the alien worker and offer repatriation at the earliestThe bill has a "workforce participation goal" to ensure that U.S. citizens are given preference in the local workforce. This is another provision that could be frowned upon by potential investors. The bill reads :
date on which it is medically safe to travel. If repatriation is not accomplished, the Secretary shall forward the relevant documentation to the federal immigration authorities for deportation.
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§4221 (a) In the full-time workforce of any employer, the percentage of U.S. workers employed shall equal or exceed the percentage of U.S. workers in the available private sector workforce unless attainment of this goal is not feasible within the current calendar year after all reasonable efforts have been made by the employer.
(b) The Secretary shall define the percentage specified in subsection (a) by regulation.
(c) The Secretary shall not waive the requirements of this section.
§4222. Exemptions.All employers with 10 or more employees are also required to comply with the workforce participation goal or they will be placed on a mandatory "manpower training and educational plan for increasing the percentage of U.S. workers in the workforce."
(a) The provisions of section 4221 shall not apply to employers of fewer than five (5) employees, provided however, the Secretary may, by regulation, require each business to have at least one employee who is a U.S. worker.
(b) The Secretary may remove the exemption available to employers of any number of employees against whom two or more judgments are entered in Department proceedings in any two (2) year period.
(c) The Secretary, or an authorized designee, may grant an exemption from section 4221 for a particular construction project of limited duration.
The proposed bill allows extensive, unannounced worksite inspections by investigators.
The draft bill restricts due process by requiring an employee to file a labor complaint within six months of the "last occurring event."
Another provision states: "Damages may be awarded to a U.S. worker who is qualified for a job, the employer rejects the application for the job without just cause, and the employer employs and alien worker for the job." How will "just cause" be determined?
The draft bill preempts federal immigration law. For example, it imposes a fine and/or imprisonment for any alien who fails to leave the CNMI after termination of work authorization. This would fall under federal jurisdiction.
Sanctions and penalties are stiff. The proposed bill is a revenue-generating bill full of fines for both employers and employees.
The bill represents more of the same. It may just serve as a repellent to foreign workers and investors.


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by Tom Utescher
The soccer teams from Springside Chestnut Hill and Germantown Academy first met this fall in their Inter-Ac League opener, and their second encounter came not in their scheduled league rematch, but in last Friday's quarterfinal round in the Pa. Independent Schools Tournament.
GA won 2-0 in the league debut back in late September, and although the Patriots prevailed again last week, Friday's tilt at Chestnut Hill was a much closer affair. Each squad scored once in the second half, and the 1-1 tie could not be broken during a pair of five-minute overtime periods. In a best-of-five round of penalty kicks, GA made good on three of its first four attempts, while CHA scored twice. Another successful shot for the Patriots, courtesy of junior Adam Villari, clinched the victory for the visitors.
Springside Chestnut Hill had drawn the higher seed for the state tourney, coming in with an overall mark of 13-8 while GA was 6-8-3. In first round games earlier in the week, the Blue Devils downed Abington Friends, 3-0, while the Pats dispatched Shipley School, 3-1. During this break in league action, both teams remained under .500 in the Inter-Ac, SCH at 3-5 and GA at 2-5-1.
Germantown was the aggressor in the early going, although the Patriots didn't get off any truly threatening shots until the middle of the period. Off a throw-in with 19 minutes remaining, sophomore Scott Solakian got his head solidly on the ball, but SCH senior goalie Sam Feirson tipped the shot outside the left post. Feirson made a diving save on another GA shot late in the half to keep the count at 0-0 for the intermission.
CHA had made a few trips past the GA 18, but Devils coach Joe DiSalvo admitted, "We came out flat, like we did in the first game against them. I think we gave the majority of the first half away, but at least today they didn't get that early goal like they had the first time."
The play was more even in the second stanza, although Germantown made the first mark on the scoreboard just five minutes into the period. A long direct kick reached senior high scorer Dan Hoy in the left side of the box, then he freed himself from the last defender for a successful shot.
GA coach Chris Fehrle said that his team tries to pose multiple threats on offense so opponents can't completely smother the prominent Hoy, who stands out because of his close-cropped red hair in addition to his talent.
"Most teams know about him," the Patriots' skipper said. "We like to get our other forward and our midfielders involved, so we're more creative on offense instead of relying just on Dan."
Speaking of SCH, he commented "We try to play a little more of a possession game against them because they're very good athletically."
After Germantown took the lead, the Blue Devils countered with a "Dan" of their own, senior Danny Hull. In his second game back after suffering a fractured fibula, Hull was in the box to receive a long serve from classmate Alex deBerardinis, and from close range he tied the match with 19:37 remaining.
Those last 20 minutes went by with the 1-1 tally still intact, and so did 10 minutes of overtime. Since one team had to advance in the tournament, the tie had to be broken and the top shooters on each side lined up to have a go at the goaltenders, Feirson and GA sophomore Jake Jordan.
With GA going first in the alternating sequence, junior Jared Whitman and the Devils' Hull each scored. Two misses followed, as senior Mike Fitzgerald of GA struck the right post with his shot, and SCH junior Tom Higgins hit the top right corner of the goal frame.
Next, Hoy put his shot in low on the right side, then GA gained an edge in the shootout as Jordan dove to stop a shot low to the left by the Devils' third shooter, sophomore Kenny McArthur. Visiting junior Bobby Flood fired his ball precisely into the right corner, then on the home team's fourth attempt GA keeper Jordan guessed that SCH's Anthony Liddy would also aim to the right side. Instead, Liddy went left and caught the Pats' netminder off-balance.
GA still led 4-3 with the fifth shooters coming up to the mark, so if Villari could convert the Patriots would win. Unlike his predecessor, Villari targeted the left side, but just like Flood's, his shot was a perfect strike just inside the post, and there was nothing SCH's Feirson could do.
"I'd much rather have a game decided out on the field," said the Patriots' Fehrle. "But they're a very good team so it was a big win for us."
His opposite number, DiSalvo, remarked "This was a little disappointing because we had home field advantage and we were playing a team that we knew. I hope our guys who are coming back will learn that you have to do better when you have an opportunity like this."


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An engineer with the U.S. Geological Survey sets up a Global Positioning System unit near Mount Saint Helens in 2004 to monitor changes in the volcano's contours. GPS also helps track everything from penguins to aircraft carriers, and enables many of the applications on modern smartphones. Yet to make the system work at all, engineers had to be sure to include Albert Einstein's theories of relativity. [USGS]
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The Global Positioning System is one of the marvels of modern technology. It guides us on land, in the air, and at sea. It helps rescuers find lost hikers. And it makes it possible for most of the world to track your every move.
Yet without the contributions of Albert Einstein, GPS wouldn't work at all.
The system consists of a network of satellites in Earth orbit. Each satellite has an atomic clock that's accurate to a few billionths of a second. GPS receivers determine your position by triangulating the time signals from several satellites, providing an accuracy of a few feet.
But each satellite is moving at thousands of miles an hour. And it's thousands of miles high, so it "feels" a weaker gravitational pull than at Earth's surface. According to Einstein's theories of Relativity, those effects mean that the clocks on the satellites tick faster than those on the ground — by about 38 millionths of a second per day.
That may not sound like much, but for a system in which billionths of a second matter, it's huge. Over a single day, that would add up to a positioning error of several miles.
So before the satellites are launched, their clocks are adjusted so that they tick slightly slower than they would on Earth. That keeps their timing just right — and keeps you on target.
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Global memory chip makers are hurrying DDR3 DRAM into Intel validation labs in the hope the processor giant's Centrino 2 laptop chips will spur DRAM demand amid a market glut.
Samsung, Micron and Nanya have all sent out news releases in the past few days announcing Intel validation for DDR3 chips to be used with Intel's first mobile DDR3 platform, the upcoming Centrino 2 chip package, which is expected out in June.
Intel Centrino 2 processor technology combined with DDR3 will provide higher performance at lower power levels for laptops "and will become a major driver for early volume production of DDR3 beginning in the second quarter of 2008", Samsung said today.
The placement of DDR3 alongside a hit product like Centrino 2 could provide a lift for DRAM makers.
The DRAM market has seen months of hardship. Prices of the most widely used DRAM chips have fallen 69 percent since their previous high in July of last year, and have remained near or below $2.00 per chip since December, according to information from DRAMeXchange Technology, which runs an online clearinghouse for the chips. The $2.00 level is near or below what it costs to make the chips for most manufacturers.
Mainstream 1Gb DDR2 chips that run at 667MHz fell to $1.94 each late Tuesday, according to DRAMeXchange.
DRAM makers often promote new technologies such as DDR3 when the market slumps because they can charge more for better chips.
Samsung said DDR3 is already going into high-end PCs and will make up around 10 percent of the global DRAM market in the second half of this quarter. Nanya Technology has said DDR3 could account for 30 percent of DRAM demand by the fourth quarter.
"Nanya is preparing for significantly increased demand in mobile PCs," said Pai Pei-lin, spokesman for Nanya Technology.
DDR2 has been the main variety of DRAM used in PCs and laptops for the past few years. DDR3 is an incremental improvement over DDR2, providing faster speeds, lower power consumption and higher bandwidth.
Samsung, Micron and Nanya Technology all announced complete line-ups of mobile DDR3 in 512MB, 1GB and 2GB configurations that have been validated by Intel.
Micron also announced that it will have 4GB DDR3 modules in mass production in the second quarter. The larger capacity modules are aimed at high-end laptops for gamers or heavy multimedia users that need more DRAM power, Micron said, and are already being tested for validation by Intel.


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For the 2014 Frontier, Nissan made changes to the standard and available features list, including heated front cloth seats (standard of PRO-4X and optional on the SV trim), several new wheel choices, and certain crew cab models now get more as standard equipment (such as a manual sliding rear window). The latest NissanConnect infotainment system gets updated features and a 5.8-inch color display.
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The Frontier is Nissan's smaller pickup truck and slots below the full-size Titan in the automaker's lineup. The Frontier manages to combine competency with a small footprint, making it easy to use and versatile.
The 2014 Nissan Frontier comes in king and crew cab, with a five- or six-speed manual or five-speed automatic, and most trim levels can be had in rear- or four-wheel drive. The more economical 2.5-liter I-4 makes 152 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque, can be paired with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic, and gets an EPA-estimated 17-19/23 mpg city/highway. Stepping up to the 261-hp 4.0-liter V-6 get you 281 lb-ft of torque, a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic, and the option of four-wheel drive. EPA for the V-6 is 15-16/21-22 mpg, depending on transmission and drivetrain choices.
The Nissan Frontier PRO-4X trim outfits the capable truck with more off-road oriented features, including Bilstein suspension, skid plates, four-wheel limited slip, and some convenience items.
The 2014 Nissan Frontier received a three- to four-star rollover rating from the NHTSA (out of a possible five stars) with the better rating going to 4WD models, and it earned a rating of good for three categories and one of acceptable (for head restraints and seats) in IIHS testing (the highest-possible rating is good).
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Our long-term 2012 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4×4 was well-respected and often used by the editors. We said although "the aging interior and trusty V-6 engine seemed to be a common complaint when the Motor Trend staff borrowed the truck, the Frontier is enduring and fun to drive with carlike steering, an easy-to-shift six-speed gearbox, the PRO-4X suspension package that rides well on- and off-road, and the 'just-my-size' feel for the weekend projecteer or the on-the-fly adventure seeker," and "we worked our tester to its capacities on a regular basis, and the truck shined through it all. Though it doesn't have the power or luxury of a full-size truck, the Frontier can haul, tow, and play just as hard."
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- Used Full-size truck
- Chevrolet Colorado coming for 2015 model year


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Unlike the life-sized Elvis Presley statue he bought at auction, John doesn't regret his Doodle membership upgrade. Unlike Jane, he can now send his staff members customised links to the meeting calendar – for example http://johns-company.doodle.com and include a picture of himself above the questionnaire. His employees recognise the picture and are happy they haven't found the wrong John to schedule a meeting with. John is happy that he can request additional information such as home address and shoe size (which is very practical for picking up employees for a company night out bowling and drinking). And thanks to Doodle's calendar integration feature with the premium account, he can coordinate his professional and private life with less hassle and in less time.


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Antoine Albeau (JP/NeilPryde) has extended his strong lead over the fleet after another epic day of racing in Gran Canaria. Micah Buzianis (JP/NeilPryde) and Bjorn Dunkerbeck (Starboard/Severne) were the men of the moment, winning today's finals, whilst Ross Williams (Tabou/Gaastra) is forced down the ranks.
The 20-knot wind was a welcome sight to the sailors after a week of gale-force racing. The slight drop in intensity meant that the competitors could sail comfortably on their preferred gear. The course layout remained the same, and the stage was set for an entertaining day on the water.
The great Antoine Albeau (JP/NeilPryde) has done enough today to hold his position at the top of the results ladder, and with only three races remaining, it seems like he already has one hand on this year's title. After sailing consistently throughout the event, he has moved even further ahead, and will be confident as the contest enters the last two days.
The battle for the podium has really heated up, with mixed results from all of the key players. Ross Williams (Tabou/Gaastra) suffered yet another heartbreak, as he was pushed out of the winner's final in a controversial turning point.
Ben Van der Steen (Exocet/Simmer) sailed in the wrong heat, and Williams felt that the Dutchman had pushed him off the start line. The PWA rules state the heat couldn't be re-run, and Williams had to accept his position in the loser's final, moving him to fifth overall.
A tangle in the second round final between Cyril Moussilmani (Starboard/North Sails), Bjorn Dunkerbeck (Starboard/Severne) and Robby Swift (JP/NeilPryde), caused all three sailors to fall behind the fleet, severely affecting Moussilmani's title chase. With both Moussilmani and Williams struggling today, it will be down to the wire for final three rounds.
Kevin Pritchard (Starboard/Gaastra/Dakine) had another great day on the water, his solid results giving him a bit of breathing space in second place. Finian Maynard (RRD/NeilPryde) made the most of his chances, and has moved up in the rankings after another consistent display of speed and wise tactics.
Micah Buzianis (JP/NeilPryde) was back to his old form, winning the opening finals by a comfortable margin. His starts were outstanding, and he often led the race to the first gybe mark, leaving him the space and clean wind needed to maintain a steady lead. Dunkerbeck also regained his composure well, and sailed excellently to win the last final of the day, and take his first win in this year's event.
PWA Chairman, Jimmy Diaz (Starboard/North Sails) raced brilliantly early on and was involved in a lot of entertaining battles for the finish line, often with Gonzalo Costa Hoevel (Exocet/Maui Sails). Ludovic Jossin (F2/Loft) also sailed excellently today, showing great acceleration along the reaches.
Today's results will create a very exciting climax for the men's slalom here at Pozo. As it stands, there are only five points between third and fifth places, and the results from this event will have a dramatic impact on the World Title chase.
Results (after twelve eliminations):
1 Antoine Albeau
2 Kevin Pritchard
3 Cyril Moussilmani
4 Finian Maynard
Men's Single:
1 Phillip Köster
2 Victor Fernandez
3 Jonas Ceballos
4 Dario Ojeda
Women's Single:
1 Daida Ruano Moreno
2 Iballa Ruano Moreno
3 Nayra Alonso
4 Junko Nagoshi


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Rio Ferdinand is excited to start pre-season training as Manchester United gear up for the new Premier League season.
The England international took to his official Facebook page yesterday to say: "Butterflies for 1st day of pre-season training tomorrow!!!"
And he was back on the social networking site earlier this morning, posting: "1st day back for pre season today.... 1st day on the road to success this season.... #believe"
Training is likely to have a much different feel to it too as United settle into life without Sir Alex Ferguson, their manager for the previous 27 years, and welcome David Moyes' new managerial style.
As a result Ferdinand is likely to be a key player this season and need to use all his experience to help the transitional period at the club go smoothly.
Ferdinand is starting his 11th season at the club after signing from Leeds United in 2002, making him the one of the Red Devil's longest serving players.
The Premier League champions start their campaign on August 11th against Wigan Athletic in the Community Shield final, before travelling to Wales to face Swansea, in their first league game, as they look to retain their title against the threat of Manchester City and Chelsea.
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3 Beach Boys Fired By Email!
The Beach Boys frontman, Mike Love says the group will split after this week in the U.K. and three members -- Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and David Marks -- have been dropped from the group.
The three did not find out they had been dropped until Love and Bruce Johnston released a public statement. A UK newspaper reports that the 3 were notified by e-mail of the firing.
The official statement read: "The post-50th anniversary configuration will not include Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and David Marks. The 50th Reunion Tour was designed to be a set tour with a beginning and an end to mark a special 50-year milestone for the band."
People who had the chance to see the band this summer in Bangor, saw a concert that will not be repeated. Sad.


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