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The first paper "Entrepreneurship Education Comes of Age on Campus" is a qualitative report on a gathering of educators from 16 institutions with notable entrepreneurship education programs – including some who participated in the Kauffman Campuses Initiative, which encouraged interdisciplinary entrepreneurship education programs – to discuss common practices and challenges.
The paper also notes that entrepreneurship, one of the fastest-growing subjects in today's undergraduate curricula, has moved from the margins of higher education to the mainstream. Entrepreneurship has, on a variety of campuses, taken on a wider definition than startups and venture funding, though opportunities for students to develop their entrepreneurial acumen abound on campuses across the country.
The report discusses a wide range of issues related to the implementation of entrepreneurship programs on campus. It highlights the rich variety of ways in which universities craft curricular and co-curricular offerings and how they develop activities that balance learning and doing. The report lists the benefits of melding universities with outside communities through mentorship networks and other programs. The report also highlights the challenging issue of measuring progress, affirming their commitment to crafting meaningful learning opportunities for their students.
The paper recommends these strategies to create a campus culture that fosters effective entrepreneurship education:
The second white paper, "Entrepreneurial Campuses: Action, Impact, and Lessons Learned from the Kauffman Campus Initiative," assesses the activity and lessons shared by the educators and leaders on Kauffman Campuses and other entrepreneurial schools around the country. The now-concluded program included 18 universities.
Through Kauffman Campuses, entrepreneurship courses and co-curricular activities reached students who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to consider how to apply entrepreneurial problem-solving skills, innovative thinking and value creation to their particular fields. The white paper observes that campus leaders and professors found that teaching students these lessons had a transformative effect on how they see their mission, and, as one campus put it, how they can "prepare students for the rest of their lives – and their lives at work."
The Kauffman Campus paper draws on 16 reflective essays submitted by campus leadership and the Burton D. Morgan Foundation in 2012. In addition to expressing the rich experiences that the students and faculty shared as a result of the Kauffman Campuses grants, the essays detail a treasure trove of programs and initiatives on the campuses and "new avenues through which the faculty has expanded and sharpened both its scholarly and entrepreneurial practices," as one essay put it. Outcomes range from establishing "entrepreneurship as a cultural value, not a goal or outcome," to creating student venture funds, launching global entrepreneurship partnerships and starting entrepreneur centers, to name a few. All the campus essay authors agreed thathey have established a foundation for the future of entrepreneurship on their campuses and in their communities.
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In 2010, 30 years after Ian Curtis' untimely death, there is no need for me, or anyone else, to extol the virtues of Joy Division, as any opinions on their music will have been voiced almost as many times as there have been re-releases of the band's back catalogue. In little over a year, we have seen Iggy & the Stooges' classic Raw Power re-mastered and re-released for the third time since its recording, and the entire works of The Beatles re-mastered and re-released in hard copy, and then, to much fuss and fanfare, re-released yet again on iTunes. For all the greatest hits, box sets, unseen live footage and any of the other endless ways that material which has been loved and lauded can be wrapped up and sold off again as a collector's item, there comes a point when you must ask, is there really any need? Joy Division, and so to Iggy Pop, The Stooges and The Beatles, all attained their legendary status based upon the quality of their work which was initially released, music that was of such quality that three or four decades on, people young and old still revel in it. It was not a limited edition box set that drew thousands of people to watch Iggy & The Stooges at Glastonbury in 2007. It was, however, cash flow, or lack thereof, which drew Iggy into the dark world of car insurance advertising.
It will come as no big revelation that _+-_ is a money spinner, as the 30 year mark provides the best excuse for at least the next five years to flog the Joy Division gift horse for all its worth. Peter Hook's recent tour named 'An Evening of Unknown Pleasures', as well as his announcement that he is to release a 4-track EP of Joy Division songs with his current band, The Light, alongside Rowetta from Happy Mondays, follow in this trend. Indeed, the timing of this collection, released a full seven months after the anniversary itself, just in time for Christmas, does raise a few questions. But, you may say, what is wrong with artists generating revenue from their own work? Well, nothing really, as long as it isn't under the pretence of commemoration.
In an interview with Jon Savage, the compiler of this collection, Bernard Sumner, in discussing Curtis' suicide, stated that the pressure placed upon Ian and the band in general by those who saw them as a piggy bank – forcing Ian to perform after his first suicide attempt and arranging a tour of America not long after – potentially played no small part in his tragic passing. While we will never truly know why Curtis took his life, the use of the anniversary of his suicide to make even more money out of the Joy Division legacy leaves a bad taste in the mouth.
These reservations aside, + - as a collection of work, is unsurprisingly brilliant. As Stephen Morris has stated about this box set, "The thing about Joy Division is there is only a finite amount of stuff. It's not like there are hundreds of unreleased tracks, so really with _+- we've just tried to make the singles sound and look as good as they could do._" With the first 500 editions of this collector's item (with each set individually numbered) coming with limited edition artwork by Peter Saville, and each of the tracks sounding excellent – the difference to be honest is not marked, but upon close inspection can be heard, you would have to say that Morris has succeeded somewhat.
The box set itself consists of ten 7-inch singles – it originally was going to contain nine, but they lumped an extra two tracks in there to give it symmetry – all lovingly contained in a 'beautiful' clamshell box along with artwork and an option to download all of the tracks for free as high quality MP3s. Tracks such as 'Warsaw', 'Leaders of Men', 'Transmission', and 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' need no introduction, especially for holders of the Substance compilation. Added to these are recordings that have been re-mastered solely for this release, as well as lesser-known versions of tracks, such as 'Love Will Tear Us Apart 2' (Pennine Version).
Therefore, as suspect as the motives behind this release are, the fact remains that if you are a Joy Division fan and are not satisfied with the CDs and LPs that you already have, and have fifty quid to spare, then this release, of which only 5000 copies are being made, could be for you. The music is ace, but you already knew that.
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Monaco is the top-down multiplayer co-op heist game we rave about here from time to time. Finally, it seems like we're close to knowing when it will come out. What we at least know today, thanks to the game's creator Andy Schatz, is that it will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade, through publisher Majesco, on the same day he'll release it independently onto Steam for PC and Mac.
The game supports online multiplayer but getting it on Xbox 360 increases the chances that Monaco players will be able to play the game from the same couch... which is just the way Schatz has shown the game at PAX after PAX. It's a good game for a group.
Enjoy the new trailer and cross your fingers that he'll have a release date soon.
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The Year of the Aspie
I have a prediction for 2012—well, a hope, anyway. This will be the Year of the Aspie. The signs are out there. The New York Times last week published an article profiling a young couple with AS, Kirsten Lindsmith and Jack Robison, which got picked up by newspapers all over the country. Robison's dad, John Elder Robison—who also has AS—is a bestselling author, and increasingly in demand as a speaker. A young British man with AS named Scott James is firing up the Internet with his singing. And our newest contributor, John Scott Holman, is poised on the brink of what will be an undoubtedly spectacular writing career. What's more, characters with Asperger's syndrome are turning up with greater frequency in popular culture, a sign of AS having crept into our national consciousness, even if the representations aren't always spot on.
Needless to say, I am thrilled. This is an important first step in our national dialogue about how to include adults with autism into our communities well. I'd love to see so much more of this during the coming year. As an increasing number of Aspie students attend college alongside neurotypical peers and with accurate diagnoses in hand, perhaps we'll actually see the professors at those colleges learn how to work with them successfully. (Let's think beyond extended time on tests, please … ) Fingers crossed that maybe this will be the year that we see the employment rate for people with Asperger's increase, with more opportunities in both competitive employment and creative entrepreneurship available. Wouldn't it be great to see adults with AS get really good support in managing co-morbid issues such as anxiety and depression that often get in the way of successful functioning? And maybe, just maybe, to have some of that national awareness translate into less bullying, teasing, and being shunted to the side as weird or annoying?
I choose to believe it can happen.
But here's my worry. In a nation often more concerned with political correctness than political wisdom, we will think being "open-minded" about Asperger's syndrome is enough. That we get to pat ourselves on the back because we love "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time." That being a tad more forgiving of social awkwardness means we've got this adult autism thing wired.
It doesn't and we don't.
I really want 2012 to be the Year of the Aspie. Because maybe then 2013 will be the Year of the Autistic Adult. The year in which we, as a nation, do some real talking about how many adults on the autism spectrum there are in this country now without services. And about how many more there will be when the one in 110 children with ASD become grown-ups. About how vast our societal needs are to provide them with opportunities, and how our floundering economy will impact service provision. That most autistic adults will outlive their rapidly aging parents, parents who are running out of money themselves. That we will realize there are many adults with autism who cannot speak, but given access to alternative means of communication, have lots to say. That people with autism don't stop learning at 18 or 21, and that we need to be smart, thoughtful, creative teachers. That everyone deserves access to meaningful activity, and support in reaching their fullest potential. And that if we can't get on the stick and figure some of this out, down the road we will be staring at a huge population of completely disenfranchised autistic adults—adults without jobs, without healthcare, without homes.
So, I choose to crack a bottle of champagne and celebrate the upcoming Year of the Aspie. To toast the national commitment to adults with autism that this first step portends.
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Ugandans Ask U.K. To Pull Rug From Under Dictator
The International community is now pressing for those behind the Kenya atrocities to be tried at the Hague by the International Criminal Court (ICC); Ugandans are making similar demands for those behind the bloodshed last week.
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Expatriate Ugandans have increased demands on Uganda's foreign backers to withdraw support of dictator Yoweri Museveni's regime following the bloody suppression of protests last week in which his security forces reported killed as many as 22 civilians in the capital of the East African country.
Ugandans who held a protest in London yesterday cited U.S. President Barack Obama's Accra speech that the days of dictators and the "big man" in Africa are over. The U.K. is one of Uganda's biggest foreign backers, despite widespread human rights abuses documented by Human Rights Watch, including systemic torture of opposition members.
Uganda nationals delivered a petition denouncing the U.K.'s support to Museveni, on Monday, at the Commonwealth Office and at 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British prime minister.
Local Uganda newspaper report that at least 22 people were gunned down in protests there last week on Thursday and Friday. Demonstrations had erupted in Kampala, Uganda's capital after the government used armed Military Police and Police forces to block the Buganda Kingdom's Premier who was preparing the King's visit to Kayunga, a region within Buganda.
Buganda is a hereditary monarchy within the Republic of Uganda and has a king, or "Kabaka," Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who had himself planned to preside over a youth Day's celebration in Kayunga, on Saturday.
"We wanted to notify the donor community so that they can monitor the delicate situation and Museveni's intentions to incite unnecessary [inter-ethnic] conflicts," Moses Luzinda, one of the organizers, who is Secretary of Buganda Community, in London, told a reporter. "We have seen such scenes and inflammatory statements similar to those made by President resulting into genocide and persecuting his dissenters."
He points out as "inflammatory" Museveni's accusations that a "foreign" country had provided resources to the Kabaka's supporters to undermine his regime.
Museveni's critics say this was a prelude to an even harsher crackdown. In recent years the Kabaka ---many of his supporters believed he was under house arrest after the crackdown started—has been demanding for a federal form of government, which Museveni has rejected outright.
"In light of the above our Committee decided to notify International bodies," including "the UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown bearing in mind that the Museveni's government gets funding from the," the U.K. Luzinda added.
The petition, which was also delivered to Prime Minister Brown's official office at 10 Downing Street also read in part, "We are very much worried that the current environment created by the NRM Government is reminiscent of what transpired in Kenya two years ago when riots of a frustrated and suppressed people took to the streets to demonstrate their grievances."
The International community is now pressing for those behind the Kenya atrocities to be tried at the Hague by the International Criminal Court (ICC); Ugandans are making similar demands for those behind the bloodshed last week.
The petition lists major concerns about the Museveni regime, accusing it of "abuse of human rights and constitutional rights," and "excessive use of military force in suppressing peaceful demonstration."
Uganda's High Commissioner to the U.K., Joan Rwabyomere, declined to comment.
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Report on onscreen smoking cuts through haze
According to a recent report we've come a long way baby since that incandescent scene when Paul Henried lights two cigarettes — one for him, the other for Bette Davis in "Now. Voyager" (1942). "Shall we just have a cigarette on it?" he says in a moment more romantic than most onscreen kisses.
Good cinema for sure. But there's better public heath news coming from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania's Coding of Health and Media Project.
In a report published online in Tobacco Control, the center found "the presence of tobacco-related content in 855 top-30 grossing box-office films, 15 movies per year from 1950-20061, has dramatically declined in parallel with actual cigarette consumption in the United States from the 1960s to 2006."


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Parting is such sweet sorrow. But parting with up to half of a billion-dollar bank account? Ask Eric Schmidt what that tastes like.
The Google executive chairman's split with wife Wendy will be the second most-expensive in history, after he parts with an expected $1.5 billion in personal fortune, according to reports.
It could turn out to be the most expensive if he doesn't have a pre-nuptial agreement.
Schmidt's been with Google for a decade, and earned a $100 million compensation package last year. He's also been with Wendy for 13 years, but in an open relationship that's seen him date in some upper-echelon circles.
Schmidt will part with his fortune in order to ensure an "amicable" separation so that he can visit his two children, of whom Wendy Schmidt is the mother, according to the UK Daily Mail.
Schmidt will sell some of his millions of shares in Google stock to pay for the settlement, which is being handled outside of court, according to sources.
He may yet part with some of his land holdings, which include mansions in Atherton and Massachusetts as well as Monecito, Calif.
Schmidt, 56, oversaw Google's transformation from a deceptively simple-looking search engine to a $9.7 billion-a-year profit machine.
He'll always be second-fiddle to Rupert Murdoch, however. The media mogul's split with wife Anna ran him back a cool $1.7 billion, according to reports.


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Much as I evangelise about Ubuntu, Linux and the Open Source ethos, help out with testing on Ubuntu Quality team from time to time and report bugs whenever I can, a 'bad Ubuntu day' only serves to remind me that as a product, it is simply not ready for mass-market, main-stream adoption.
It needs a baby-sitter with expert knowledge in order to keep it running 24/7 across whatever hardware you want to run. Change something and there is absolutely no guarantee it will keep running. You have to be an enthusiast with time on your hands and a good number of working braincells.
So, with two weeks in which to reflect after the latest 12.10 release, here are the pet hates in no particular order.
- Turning detective when it breaks, firstly to find out what broke, by combing through search engines and forums, then working through a half-dozen half-assed suggestions that half-worked for other people who had the same problem.
- It's still embedding the Unix/Linux belief that the terminal session and command line is the best solution to any problem.
- Unity, which is a graphical user interface, keeps making me type things to find programs. And you still can't place the Launcher anywhere but the left hand side.
- Trying to get new and/or older hardware to work in whatever version I'm using, via a combination of firmware and settings (I know it's not the 'driver hell' we used to have in Windows Vista and now Windows 8, but comparative therapy doesn't help).
- Random kernel updates cause my Broadcom wireless adapter to stop working (along with half the rest of the Broadcom users, but not necessarily the same half). See hate items 1 and 4.
- Audacity sound editor randomly freezes while I'm editing (requiring a end process in a terminal or System Monitor). It's done this for as long as I remember in every Ubuntu version. Just as well Audactiy has the best recovery routines of any program I know.
- Canonical turning Ubuntu into iOS for an iPad with an appstore and Amazon crap in the search results (yes I know how to turn it off, I had to look it up).
- The disappearance of half the controls under System Settings since 11.04.
- The Grub boot menu order changing when I update Ubuntu version on a dual-boot machine (don't make my young lady mess with a boot menu just to get to Windows)
- No less than three Nvidia drivers for current graphics cards in 12.10. Confusion abounds especially when you pick the wrong driver and your desktop is unusable.
- Ultimate geek nagging such as in the forums: "Are you filing bug reports? Minor and major bugs should be fixed in the point releases. If they aren't make sure your bug reports are kept up to date."
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readout real-time cloudcover data on a daily basis. The
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lipscomb outfielder Kelsey Cartwright has been named to the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District softball team for NCAA Division I.
Cartwright was named to the District 3 team, which includes schools in the states of Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina.
A senior from Joelton, Tennessee, Cartwright has a 3.51 GPA in Psychology. She is working on her Master's in Special Education.
"Kelsey has gotten a lot of honors for what she has done on the field for the last three years she has been here," Lipscomb coach Kristin Ryman said. "She is known for being a great hitter and for putting up really good numbers.
"It is cool to see her honored on the academic side. This award takes into account what they do on the field as well as academics. You don't win solely for being a good student. It is recognition of both."
Cartwright is batting .321 this season. She has seven home runs and 39 runs batted in, both second on the team. She has not made an error this season in right field.
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Lyme Academy College will join University of New Haven
Old Lyme — The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, a small college that teaches the traditional disciplines of figurative and representational fine art, is becoming part of the University of New Haven.
The institutions jointly announced Monday that the governing bodies of each have approved a proposal to make Lyme Academy UNH's sixth college and first bachelor of fine arts program. The Connecticut Office of Higher Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges have aproved the move.
The academy's mission will remain the same, as will its commitment to small classes, said Lyme Academy College President Scott Colley. It will gain student-recruitment support and financial oversight from UNH while remaining "semi-autonomous."
Lyme Academy College students will have access to UNH's liberal arts programs and the ability to attend classes at UNH's campus in Tuscany, Italy.
Colley said, "We're very happy to be affiliated with the University of New Haven. In the vernacular, you could call it a happening place. It's a dynamic university with dynamic leadership."
Enrollment and financial issues prompted the move. In October, a Lyme Academy board member broached the subject of a possible partnership to a UNH board member, said UNH President Steven H. Kaplan. Kaplan said he saw potential for the two organizations to work together and it all happened quickly from there. The Lyme Academy's Board of Trustees and UNH's Board of Governors each unanimously approved the new affiliation earlier this month.
Lyme Academy College currently has 73 full- and part-time students. It reached an enrollment peak in 2008, with 108 full-time and 28 part-time students. The goal is to have 120 to 125 total students in three years.
Kaplan said, "The accrediting bodies said (Lyme Academy) had amazing academic programs. In every respect, their facilities, their faculty, quality of students were all exceptional."
But it was becoming more challenging to operate as such a small independent college.
"Especially in the last five years, a lot of schools saw their enrollments decline because of the economic challenges families were facing," Kaplan said. "I think that brought a realization to the Lyme board that it might be much more functional for them to operate with a partner."
Students will still get a degree from Lyme Academy; the diploma will say it's the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of the University of New Haven. UNH will manage the academy's finances. Any funds that Lyme Academy College raises will stay at the school.
Tuition will remain as planned, with the Lyme board recommending any increases. Lyme Academy College students will pay $28,824 for 2014-15. UNH's tuition is $33,330. Those totals do not include room and board.
Kaplan said, "Financially, over the next two or three years, we know that we're going to have to invest there, until they can get to a point where their enrollment has picked up and they'll be financially viable again."
UNH has a large recruitment staff, which visits 1,000 high schools a year and almost 1,000 colleges, Kaplan said. Now, Lyme Academy College will be represented at all of them.
"Just by virtue of that, they should be able to increase their enrollment, which will give them the financial strength they need to enhance the program there," Kaplan said.
UNH will cover any operating shortfalls over the next few years as Lyme enrollment grows. Right now, Lyme is dependent on fundraising for operations. The aim is to get to a point where there are enough students and tuition income that funds raised can go toward enhancing the campus and programs.
Colley noted that affiliation with a midsized university gives students access to a career counseling office with a staff of seven, a bigger library and a range of liberal arts courses beyond what Lyme can offer.
"There are economies of scale, no question about it, that allow us to do what we do best while working with University of New Haven, which does what it does best," he said.
There have been questions about a potential loss of independence for the college.
"This is a big change," Colley said. "I've always been talking to staff in the analogy of a marriage. You get married, and things change. Is that a loss of independence, or is it a new way of living your life? ... You can't go into a partnership without give and take. But President Kaplan has constantly spoken to us as semi-autonomous. He wants us to be exactly who and what we are, because that's our distinction."
Kaplan said when one Lyme student asked him what's in this for UNH, he replied that it adds some very talented artists to UNH's student profile. UNH's other five schools are the College of Arts and Sciences, Tagliatela College of Engineering, College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, and College of Lifelong and eLearning.
Lyme Academy was founded in 1976 by sculptor Elisabeth Gordon Chandler to teach the fundamentals of drawing, painting and sculpting. The school began offering a bachelor's degree program in 1996.
In the past few years, the college has built 12 townhouse dormitories that can house 48 students and renovated the Sill House, a historic building purchased in 1983 that holds galleries, offices and meeting spaces.
Lyme Academy College offers B.F.A.s in drawing, illustration, painting, and sculpture, as well as certificates in painting and sculpture, a post-baccalaureate program. It offers continuing education for adults and a pre-college program for ages 15 to 18.
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|In this episode Archer tries to prove what is going on to the Xindi by showing them the bodies of the Reptilians he killed in Earth's past. The Xindi-Arboreal claims that Archer may just as easily have captured them in the present so this is no proof at all. However, in "Damage" the female sphere builder openly admitted that she sent those Reptillians into the past to make the bio-weapon. So what's the Xindi on about?
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Trip points out to Degra that a thousand or more starships like Enterprise could blow up an entire planet.
Really though, this episode is about Trip and T'Pol. Connor Trinneer is amazing as Trip; he's been in denial about his sister's death ever since it happened, and it finally bubbled over when he has to write a letter to the parents of a young female engineer killed at Azati Prime. It was a little regrettable that we had never seen the woman before, so we just have to accept how important she was to Trip at face value. It would have been more powerful if they could have used a recurring minor character, somebody where we knew there was a history there without having to just be told about it, but really this is a minor quibble.
We get an explanation for T'Pol's erratic behaviour over the last six months or so; she's been injecting herself with Trellium-D to provoke emotions. This was a less convincing storyline - it smacked of something that was thought up to explain the erratic writing of the character, rather than having been thought out in advance. Still, at least it does explain T'Pol's very un-Vulcan behaviour in a reasonable way. It will be interesting to re-watch this season at some point armed with the full story.
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Friday, May 10, 2013
6 p.m. (EDT) VIP Doors Open
7:45 p.m. performance by Toad the Wet Sprocket
9:15 p.m. performance by Don Felder
The LC – Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Don Felder is renowned as the former lead guitarist of The Eagles, one of the most popular and influential rock groups of our time. A member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998, Felder served as a key member of The Eagles for 27 years, putting his mark on numerous Eagles milestones. Felder originated and co-wrote The Eagles' biggest hit - the iconic, Grammy-studded smash, "Hotel California" and became immediately celebrated for his lyrical, signature guitar work on legendary songs like "Life in the Fast Lane," "One of These Nights," "New Kid In Town," and others.
After leaving the group in 2001, Felder became a New York Times bestselling author when his riveting confessional memoir, Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles, proved a major commercial triumph upon publication in 2008.
Putting all the tumult and glory he'd experienced into perspective gave new urgency to the creation of Road to Forever, only Felder's second solo effort in a storied, four-decade-plus sojourn through rock history. Road to Forever, released October 2012, represents the culmination of a personal journey of introspection that Felder began over ten years ago. The critically-acclaimed album debuted on Billboard's "Heatseekers" chart at No. 27. Felder joined forces with Styx singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw for the second single, "Wash Away", which hit radio airwaves on March 19.
When Monty Python's Eric Idle created the fictional band "Toad the Wet Sprocket" for the program "Rutland Weekend Television" in 1975, he never dreamed that anyone would actually use such a silly name. Fast forward to 1986, when four California teens desperately needed to come up with a name to call their band for an upcoming gig at a Goleta, Calif., watering hole called The Shack.
Since that day, "Toad the Wet Sprocket" has been the name of the four piece California rock band consisting of lead singer Glen Phillips, guitarist Todd Nichols, bassist Dean Dinning, and drummer Randy Guss. From 1989-1998, they made five studio albums which combined sold over four million copies, had five major radio hits, and won over audiences across North America and Europe.
After breaking up in 1998, Toad would get together sporadically to play shows on a casual basis, but their hard core fans never gave up hope for a new album. After successful tours in 2006-2010, the band finally decided to put the last piece of the puzzle in place, and committed to working together on new music. They also decided to update their classic catalog, and created a new Greatest Hits album "All You Want," which came out in 2011.
Toad the Wet Sprocket is currently in the studio with producer Mikal Blue, and fans can look forward to a new release and extensive tour in 2013.
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To support and provide opportunity to advance the incredible care given in the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Since it began in 2007, the annual benefit concert has raised more than $525,000 for the Memorial Tournament NICU through the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children's Hospital alliance.
The charitable alliance was announced in June of 2010 among the Memorial Tournament, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation. The partnership has established Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation as a lead charity of the Memorial Tournament and supporter of Nationwide Children's Hospital. The relationship enables the Memorial to increase its long-standing support and promotion of Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Memorial Tournament NICU, while combining the strengths of three very powerful organizations, all for the benefit of central Ohio pediatric care.
Advancing pediatric care in the Memorial Tournament NICU is evident with its family-centered environment that provides the finest medical care for premature and sick infants. The NICU is one of the largest neonatal networks in the country and was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best" in Neonatal Care and Services. Rigorously trained neonatologists, advanced practice nurses and therapists utilize an interdisciplinary care approach to diagnose and treat patients suffering from complex birth defects, respiratory distress and metabolic diseases. This combined expertise makes the Memorial Tournament NICU one of the finest in the nation.
Patron admission for the benefit concert is $175 per person or $350 per couple. All proceeds benefit the Memorial Tournament NICU at Nationwide Children's Hospital through the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children's Hospital alliance. Since it began in 2007, the annual benefit concert has raised more than $525,000. For more information please visit www.mtbenefitconcert.com or call (614) 355-0822.
All media requests to attend the concert must be sent directly to Tom Sprouse at 614-889-6791 (office), 614-519-1873 (mobile) or email@example.com


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Canvas belt bag in recycled plastic bottles and recycled billboards. Features a zippered compartment for cell phones, wallets, keys, etc.
Length 11.5 inches x Height 6 inches x Depth .5 inches
- Recycled plastic bottles
- Recycled billboards
- Adjustable webbing strap
- Festival bag
- Plastic buckle closure
- Questions? Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Your top questions, answered
1. What are the bags made out of?
We make our bags out of recycled plastic bottles and billboards. The bags take about 16 bottles to make. Our bags are lined with about 1 yard of vinyl from actual billboards.
2. I love the concept. How do the bags look on the inside?
Each bag is different and unique. Our bags are all one of a kind. No two bags are the same. Some bags have text and graphics inside while others might be a solid color.
3. Are the bags waterproof?
Yup. The bags will keep your personal items dry in wet conditions. We wouldn't recommend trying anything under water with the Earth bags though.
4. Sweet. Do you make any other products other than basics?
We have other products that we plan to roll out in the future. For now, keep in touch and sign up for our email updates when we launch new products.
5. How much is shipping
We offer free shipping in the US.
6. All that is cool, but really, how do you do all of this?
We partnered with Thread International and Ad agencies to help clean up parts of the world that need it the most. We collect billboards at risk of being tossed in landfills from Virginia, Oregon and everywhere in between the east coast and west coast. We cut and sew the patterns to make Earth bags.
7. What if I want to order a bag that is not currently in stock?
In an effort to reduce trash and bring you the best value for every Earth bag, each release is done on a limited scale to reduce production waste. There is typically a 45-60 day wait on out of stock items.


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G.Skill 2Gb F1-3200PHU2-2GBNS Memory Kit Review
How does G.Skill?s latest mainstream memory kit perform? Wrapped in attractive red heat spreaders and promising excellent performance they might be one of the best PC3200 sets for people on a budget. We compare them to some stiff competition and overclock to the limit.


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Job Description
Recruitment Consultant - October 2018
We are currently looking for entry level / recent graduates or candidates with sales experience to join Twenty as a Recruitment Consultant in our London office. You will go through our 9 month training academy which is split into two phases. Months 1 - 3 you will be involved in our recruitment "rookie" academy which will teach you the basics of recruitment and giving you exposure to the four sectors we work in, (Commerce, Energy, Digital and Financial Services). Months 4 - 9 you will be involved in our recruitment consultant development programme which will see you become a full 360 recruiter.
To save you some time, if you are a bright, outgoing individual who is a recent graduate and/or has experience in sales, has an entrepreneurial nature and can see yourself running your own business one day then read on.
- Twenty is a privately owned recruitment business employing over 80 Consultants across London, New York and Austin (soon to be Berlin!).
- Our number one priority are our assets - namely our people. Whilst the interview process can be quite thorough, it ensures we only extend offers to people who will live the values of the firms.?
- Life's short
- Crystal Clear
- Be Eclectic
- After 1 year within the company you will be eligible to join the company's share-holder scheme.
- Our London office is state of the art and open plan, in the heart of the City (right by Bank Station).
- In New York we have just moved into a brand new 7000 square foot office in mid-town Manhattan, opposite the Chrysler Building. (2 minute walk from Grand Central Station).
- The brand new office in Texas is located in the centre of downtown Austin, a Class A property with a vibrant workplace lifestyle.
In London we are looking for both "rookie" Graduate entry point level candidates, as well as those who have spent some time working in a sales environment.
To be considered for our New York or Austin office, you will either need some pre-existing recruitment experience, or you will need to join us in London spending a minimum of one year working for us, in which you will have to demonstrate your capabilities as a recruiter and have a real desire to live and work in the US.
To be considered for Berlin in the new year you will have to speak fluent German as well as having previous sales experience.
Most importantly, Twenty is a great place to work, with a strong management team who treats everyone equally. So if you are ambitious, would like to be a part of a great success story, whilst acquiring the skills and knowledge to one day be a business leader, then please get in touch.
For more information on our Consultant Programme head over to our website via the apply button.
We are constantly reviewing CV's, so to avoid disappointment apply early if you do not hear back from us in 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.


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Boat Loan for a New Boat
Boats don't come cheap, and the only method that many individuals could manage to buy a brand-new boat is by taking a brand-new boat loan. A brand-new boat loan as the name describes it is a monetary product that can be used to fund a boat. Financial institutions and economic organizations supply new auto loan for a pre-decided amount of time. The rate of interest is additionally chosen at the time of signing the deal. There are numerous things to think about when taking a new boat loan.
Term of New Boat Loan
A personal boat finance is generally for a period of 3 to 7 years. This time period would depend on the amount of cash that has been obtained.
There are some lending institutions that will supply a financing over seven years. Realize that the much longer you require to pay the boat loan off the even more interest you will certainly pay.
Rates of interest
The rate of interest on a brand-new automobile specifically of the latest design is normally much better than individual loan and used auto rate of interest. If you purchase a new vehicle however the model is older you might obtain a greater interest rate. Some dealers make offers on the rate of interest that a connected monetary institution deals.
It is advised that you consider a boat loan broker which has accreditations when it comes to a number of lending institutions. The broker could work out a better new boat loan price. You must be provided with a selection of alternate loan providers.
For consumer auto loan you could describe the boat loan evaluation rate of interest. This will certainly give a calculated rates of interest that includes most costs and bills the lender provides.
The security deposit made by you at the time of getting the boat will certainly to a huge extent establish the quantity financing provided. It might likewise influence the rate of interest on your loan. Your boat loan interest rate could vary relying on the quantity you obtain. A larger amount would certainly be cheaper when it comes to some lending institutions.
What to Take into consideration When Taking a New Boat Loan
When you are considering taking a brand-new boat loan you need to take into consideration quotes from several lending institutions to ensure you can obtain competitive prices. It is also a fun idea to utilize a boat finance calculator available on the web. This will give you a clear picture of the amount of you would have to pay monthly to own a new automobile. This is a fun fact check, as missed payments might eventually trigger you to get rid of the vehicle.


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The Olympics have brought a lot of energy to London's East End. Every day new buildings are being built and new facilities installed to get the area ready for the large-scale event. As part of the emphasis on renewal, Victoria Park will be getting a brand new park from skatepark builders Wheelscape. The company claims that the park is set to be a "milestone" amongst UK skateparks, boasting the countries second full cradle. Perhaps the reason it is the countries second full cradle is down to the fact that not many people can skate cradles, or maybe that's just a result of the UK not having enough cradles. Anyway, it does make sense for the city to have world-class facilities at a time when all eyes will be on London. And forgetting the whole cradle thing, the park looks pretty interesting with some cool features less common in UK skatepark design.
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Autonomous snowplow, controls, feedback
With a team objective to "apply hands-on skills and teamwork to find real-world solutions," Dunwoody College of Technology students and team mentors made an autonomous snowplow for an Institute of Navigation engineering competition, installing a control system for steering/propulsion and creating a feedback system using sensors and optical encoders. The entry won third place in a collegiate Autonomous Snowplow Competition.
Dunwoody's team had five AAS degree–seeking students and three faculty advisors: James Jorgenson is a student in engineering drafting and design. Michael Carnis, Keith McClelland, Josh Moses, and Nigel Ystenes are automated systems and robotics students. John McShannock, automated systems and robotics instructor, E.J. Daigle, robotics and manufacturing director, and Tim Flugum, physics instructor, served as mentors.
Dunwoody received two riding lawn tractors as a donation from faculty. The goal was to convert one tractor into a snowplow by purchasing a plow blade, installing a control system for steering/propulsion, and creating a feedback system using sensors and optical encoders. The team sought a simple solution using its strengths with machining skills, PLCs, and electronics. The automated plow had to be powerful enough to remove snow using a 1-meter-wide path in one pass, robust enough to survive the Minnesota winter, and intelligent enough to navigate the U-shaped course.
According to the project report, challenges included integration of hardware, navigation sensors, and plow operation.
"The mower we wanted to use had major wire harness problems. Many of the wires were missing, and as we were cutting the steering shaft with a torch we did more damage." The older tractor also used a threaded lead screw with a collar that rode on the screw, the "preferred method for steering; however, after much work on other systems this tractor was deemed inadequate, and we selected the second tractor. Since we had two tractors, we were able to use the first one as a sacrificial lamb for the purpose of learning."
Motor integration
"We also had some issues with our first attempt at steering control. At first, we selected a stepper motor to turn the steering shaft. The driver chip we used to control it was unable to handle the current that the motor required. This led us to try switching relays with the driver and then running the stepper with the relays. We prototyped this using mechanical relays but they would not switch fast enough, so we decided to purchase some solid-state relays. The solid-state relays we bought were surplus items, and one was bad when we got it. We replaced the bad relay and then fried another one.
"We gave up on the relays and decided to build our own switching circuit. We used high-power transistors and managed to achieve a top speed of about 24 rpm. We were unable to supply a full 5 V to the stepper so our torque was lower than it should have been. We managed to get 4 V to the stepper…enough to turn our steering shaft with a 5-to-1 gearbox, but it would only turn it in one direction reliably. We then decided to eliminate the stepper and found a 12V dc, 31 rpm motor [from Grainger] that also had sufficient torque to reliably turn the steering shaft."
Encoder wheel
"We then attached an encoder wheel to the coupler. The encoder gives us a resolution of 15 degrees per hole for a total of 24 holes equally spaced around the circumference of the encoder wheel. We have also mounted a slotted opto-coupler so that the encoder wheel passes through the slot and pulses the signal from the opto-coupler. We use the signal from the opto-coupler to increment or decrement an up-down counter. When we turn the wheels right, the counter will increment until it reaches a set value. When we are ready to turn the wheels back to straight, the counter will decrement until it reaches 0. We change the direction of rotation by using two separate relays to reverse the polarity of the voltage applied to the power leads on the motor."
PLC specifications
For the programmable logic controller (PLC), "we used a Siemens logo type OBA4 with 2 analog inputs and 6 discrete inputs. We did not consider…that we would not have access to built-in math functions when we selected this PLC. This made it almost impossible to do a comparison between two sources of input, and that meant we could not easily do course corrections." Inputs I7 and I8 on the PLC also allow the use of analog input (0-10 V dc) for the analog distance sensor. A 4-input expansion module helped drive the tractor from a local joystick for on-site loading, unloading, and setup.
Total hardware project cost was estimated at $3,309; actual cost was $949 thanks to donations from faculty, Banner Engineering, and Cambridge Metals and Plastics. The Dunwoody College of Technology entry placed third competing against five university entries in the 2011 Annual Autonomous Snowplow Competition.
If you like Minnesota in January (or if you like autonomous snow plows even more than you like Minnesota in January), the Second Annual ION Autonomous Snowplow Competition is Jan. 26-29, in St. Paul.
Photo gallery, more project details See results and video.
Pack Expo 2009: Students compete to find best palletizing solution
– Edited by Mark T. Hoske, CFE Media, Control Engineering; posted by Chris Vavra, Control Engineering, www.controleng.com


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Running a marathon is an incredible achievement and something that many people dream of doing. If you have ever run a marathon then you will feel like you have conquered a mountain and it will be something that you can always remember proudly. At the same time it's an ideal way to raise money and awareness for a charity and it's a perfect way to improve your health and fitness.
However at the same time it's also incredibly difficult and a huge challenge. People train for months before entering marathons and many people come back injured or damaged or even unable to finish the event which of course is highly distressing and disappointing. Training correctly for marathons is very important if you want to maintain your health and if you want to avoid injury, but at the same time it's important not to train too much which conversely can cause more problems than it solves. Here we will look at how the use of the top elliptical machines can help you to improve your chances.
When you train for the marathon, of course you are going to be running – not skiing – and so jogging is the most relevant form of training in that it uses the same muscles and prepares your body for the same rigors. However at the same time you will also find that if you run too much this places a lot of strain on the joints and on the body in general. Running impacts the knees and it's easy to end up with a twisted ankle or shin splints if you run too much. This is why experts recommend that you don't actually run the full length when training but instead keep to just half marathons. At the same time it's why it's so important to get a lot of rest when you aren't training.
This then limits the improvements to your CV and it's important to think outside the box here to avoid those problems.
This is where the top elliptical machines come in – they allow you to train for the marathon by training your CV and improving your heart and lungs, but at the same time they don't place the same strain on your joints and nor do you risk a twisted ankle that can set your training right back. You should of course run as well to get your body used to the movement and to strengthen the supporting muscles in your ankles and knees that you can only strengthen through jogging on uneven terrain. However at the same time you should also avoid running the entire time and a great substitute to do a couple of time a week is to use the top elliptical machines.
Another situation in which elliptical machines can be ideal for marathon training is where you are already injured – say you twist your ankle or say you hurt your knee. In this scenario you will then have to continue training but must do so in a way that doesn't damage your joints further. This is where the top elliptical machines are ideal and where you can stop worrying about further damage to the joints.
Pauly Singh is a fitness enthusiast and has run many half and full marathons. He writes reviews of ellipticals to help others choose the top ellipticals for their training.


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When I reviewed the Bryston BP26 preamplifier and 2BSSt power amplifier last year (link), I was impressed with overall level of performance, build quality and value. I concluded that Bryston had been in business, serving the pro audio and home audiophile markets well since the early 70's for a very good reason. They deliver the goods. They have been, and clearly are still, an engineering driven company.
I was offered the chance to evaluate their very well received BCD-1 Redbook CD player. Even though Bryston is a relative new comer to digital playback devices, they quickly are taking the market by storm. Their BDA-1 DAC also has garnered quite a following. Now word has it they are coming to market with something they call a network music player as seen here: Link.
I received a brand new unit in with a black faceplate; it is also available in silver. I was extremely impressed with the build quality when examined after unpacking. The faceplate is thick and heavy. There is significant heft to the player, which leads me to believe high quality power supplies are used inside the chassis. There are plenty of choices as far as connectivity: XLR and single ended outputs, plus transformer coupled TOSlink coaxial, and AES/EBU (via XLR) digital outputs. A superb, backlit remote control is included as well; one of the best I have seen for a product costing around $2600. The remote can also be used in conjunction with other Bryston gear.
The player itself is front drawer loading with a Bryston modified Philips sourced transport. There is clever engineering going on under the hood, and for some specifics, see the brief and very enlightening interview with Bryston's James Tanner at the end of this review. The BCD-1 uses a 128x over sampling 24 bit delta-sigma DAC. The original 44.1 kHz data are up sampled to a 192 kHz sampling frequency. A high quality dedicated analog output stage completes the picture.
Set Up and Listening:
I set up the BCD-1 as I do my reference Naim CD5X, on the same shelf in my rack, with Symposium Roller Block Jr's resonance control devices and a Shakti Stone centered above the transport to eliminate any variables. I used several interconnect cables, including a Kimber Hero AG, a Kimber KCTG and an Element Cable Silver Serenade. I ended up leaving a Hero AG for the majority of the evaluation. I also used a Transparent power cord, leaving the stock cord in the box.
From the get go, the BCD-1 appeared to be a very balanced player. There was nothing that I could possibly detect in the presentation that would give away the fact that this was a sub $3000 player. As a matter of fact, if forced to guess, I would have ventured into dollar figures two or three times that amount. The review sample appeared in a time period when I had the opportunity to hear a few other players costing double, from some very well known manufacturers. The Bryston held its own and then some. It is almost as if the Bryston engineers had taken a look at some of the weaknesses of other, more expensive players, and applied what they learned in the build of the BCD-1.
To be specific, the soundstage was rock solid with excellent imaging. Bass was deep, defined and had excellent weight. On the other end of the spectrum, high frequencies were utterly devoid of glare, brightness, or any other digital nasties. On the contrary, the highs were smooth, extended, and in my opinion, superbly accurate. I don't know if was because of the low noise signal paths or the sophisticated up sampling scheme, but there was a natural shimmer and intoxicating ambience to every disc I spun.
One thing to note is the BCD-1 was in use with a system consisting of some pretty good sounding gear from Audio Research, Naim, and Thiel, and it more than held its own. The Thiel CS2.4, which is more or less becoming my reference for speakers in the 5K price range, is in particular very revealing of sub par source components. The BCD-1 was in no way tripped up nor had any weaknesses exposed. In fact, it shone in such a system, and would be a most welcomed permanent addition.
I had an assortment of different discs out of the drawers during the review period and got into some marathon listening sessions. I am really enjoying Jeff Beck's latest, Emotion & Commotion. It features some very interesting song choices, such as interpretations of the late Jeff Buckley's versions of "Lilac Wine" and "Corpus Christi Carol" from his masterpiece, Grace. Beck's huge Fender Stratocaster tone is wrapped in tasteful orchestral arrangements. There are also a few slamming cuts featuring vocalists, including Joss Stone, a recent favorite. The BCD-1 made this disc sound huge, expansive, and very natural, despite it probably being a cross continental studio patchwork.
I also was enamored with the new offering from Herbie Hancock, The Imagine Project. It features a stellar and very interesting cast of support musicians including Wayne Shorter, Seal, Pink, Dave Matthews, Tinariwen, James Morrison, Juanes, John Legend and more. It is a cross cultural stew featuring a dizzying blend of jazz, pop, African, Indian and Latin sounds. The vocals are especially very well recorded and, through the Bryston, it sounded like the voices were right in the middle of the room. Wayne Shorter's sax was reproduced with tremendous realism and clarity.
I also stumbled upon a new disc by Irish singer and songwriter Luka Bloom called Dreams in America. The album features re-recordings of tunes from his earlier, excellent back catalog, but featuring just his voice and guitar, minimally miked; a true test for any system, especially a digital source component. The Bryston passed with flying colors. Bloom's voice was rich, dark and passionate. His very underrated guitar playing was also rendered beautifully, with a bell like clarity to the strummed chords and picked notes. It was a real breath of fresh air in today's world of overly compressed, artificial sounding pop recordings.
Of note, I was able to compare the BCD-1 to the Naim CD5x ($2950), without the external power supply I usually employ. The BCD-1 has a slightly higher output, so I made sure to match levels. In general, I felt the Naim set the presentation a row or two back from the Bryston. They were very similar in over all tonal balance, but the Naim was a bit darker. I found myself preferring the Bryston about 70%, if not more, of the time. The Naim is not an upsampling player, by the way.
In high end audio, we often hear the term "giant killer." In my opinion, it is very much over used and sets up consumers for disappointment. However, I don't believe I would be going out on a limb in labeling the Bryston BCD-1 CD player as a giant killer after spending a significant amount of time with it and comparing it to other, more expensive units. It is built beautifully, highly engineered, sounds terrific and is made in North America. The hefty, superb backlit remote control is a very nice bonus indeed.
In addition, I really like the fact that there is a total lack of audiophile marketing nonsense from Bryston concerning the design. There is no talk about exotic chassis materials, fancy digital filters that can "make 80's CD's sound like audiophile masterings", or other questionable claims. What Bryston has done is take the essential elements of a one box CD player, such as clean signal paths, high quality power supplies, discrete analog output stages, and jitter reduction, etc, and they have optimized them. The proof is in the listening. The player is a very clean window into compact disc playback. It has a presentation that is very well balanced and could be inserted into mega buck systems without a single eyebrow being raised. It's a job very well done by Bryston and at an extremely attractive price. I can easily recommend the BCD-1.


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Cypress Calif.,- June 18, 2010 - Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce our schedule of just some of the customer focused activities for the July 23-25 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. Celebrating six years as a marketing partner, Yamaha is proud to have been instrumental in facilitating the return of the U.S Grand Prix to this historic facility in 2005 following a 14 year absence.
Leading off the festivities is the crowd favorite Boz Bros Custom Bike Show. Presented by 2 Wheel Tuner Magazine and Yamaha, the show will include Pro built bikes by many of the country's premier Sport Bike builders as well as the top 100 winners of the 2010 Yamaha Virtual SuperSport Bike Show contest. A show within the show, the Yamaha Virtual SuperSport Bike Show is a unique part of the Boz Bros show that lets customers get to choose the final winners at the race. To see these very cool bikes and cast a vote for your favorite entry, please visit the Boz Bros/2 Wheel Tuner Bike Show display in the Yamaha Marketplace.
A popular event since its debut in 2006, Yamaha's Learn To Ride program allows children under the age of 12 to try our TT-R 50E and TT-R 110E in a controlled environment complete with instruction and supervision. Whether a first time rider or seasoned racer, riders of all abilities are encouraged to experience the TT-Rs with class leading features such as electric start, automatic-clutch transmissions and YZ styling.
"This is a great way to include all members of the family who are taking in the event," said Yamaha Media Relations Manager Kevin Foley. "And we love seeing the smiles from everyone who participates!"
The TT-R demos will take place Friday through Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm in the Yamaha Marketplace. All riders will receive a photo of their experience and full safety gear is provided.
Yamaha's partnership with the Silver Star Casting company will also be prominently featured at Laguna with the presence of Silver Star founder and CEO Luke Burrett and his wife Miss February 2003, Charis Burrett. Representing their innovative lifestyle clothing brand, Silver Star will have their trend setting apparel on display with the assistance of the Silver Star Starlets and a custom YZF R6 motorcycle designed by World Renowned tattoo Artist Franco Vescovi and built by Custom Builder Nick Anglada.
Last but certainly not least is the opportunity for a photo aboard the #46 Valentino Rossi MotoGP Championship winning M1 or the #19 Ben Spies Championship winning R1. No need for a camera, our helpful staff will snap the photo and make available to you prior to leaving our area.
All of our 2010 events will be located in the Yamaha Marketplace display area located in the central area between turns 5 and 6 at the raceway. Please make plans now to stop by and check out everything Yamaha!


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The Bowery
Taking its name from the New York street where dimly lit dive bars are a dime a dozen, The Bowery channels the warm and eclectic style of its namesake. Hidden between the flashing lights of surrounding nightclubs in the Valley, The Bowery is a slice of downtown New York waiting to welcome you with a warm hug and a Mojito. It is one of those unassuming bars that can be easily overlooked, but that's the way its regular patrons like it.
While the cool and cosy surroundings make for an ideal night out, the real reason people come here is for the cocktails. During the week this is a great place to enjoy a drink and listen to some live jazz bands after work. On the weekends The Bowery buzzes with crowds sipping drinks and dancing to a funky mix of music including live soul bands and mash-up DJs.
The bar boasts a slew of awards, so the extensive drink menu aids as good encouragement for patrons to try something different. Take advantage of the wealth of experience behind the bar and have them create a drink for you based on the flavours you like.


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Control platform provider helps integrate subsea and topside automation platform
Honeywell has now integrated and certified the FMC722 subsea automation protocol with its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) C300 controller as a native interface. A global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry, FMC Technologies supplies the automation platform as part of subsea production systems for control and monitoring of offshore oil and gas fields.
Within Honeywell's Experion PKS solution, the C300 controller executes control strategies, interfaces to various types of I/O devices, and directly hosts custom programmable applications. The FMC722 subsea automation interface provides integration of the FMC protocol on the controller, enabling seamless peer-to-peer communication between topside and subsea control assets. This solution gives operators access to thousands of process parameters without the need for any intermediate hardware or protocol conversions, leading to fast response, reduced downtime, and greater ease of maintenance.
Tracey Haslam, vice president of marketing, automation solutions, Honeywell Process Solutions explains, "Our technology offers advantages not only in bringing a new field online today, but also provides lower ownership costs over the lifecycle of the field's operations due to common engineering, operations and maintenance. Also, ongoing developments in the FMC722 protocol can easily be integrated in future versions of Experion PKS. The integration and certification of these solutions will boost the productivity of oil and gas field operators and engineers by providing them with a precise view of the field's process status."
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It looks like everyone on Facebook loves the new drawing that I turned into a tutorial. To start the day right I will be showing you guys "how to draw Cerberus", step by step. I already have one of these fantasy creatures on the site and if you go into the mythology section, I think you will find it there as well as other old mythical creatures that I drew a few years back. I was going to do a mean beastly looking three headed creature, but I thought that taking a turn on the cute and awesome side would be more rational since the mean, snarling version has already been done. I had so much fun drawing out this creature, and if you are a fan of Cerberus, you will definitely have a blast making a whole new version by using this tutorial on drawing one of Greek Mythology's popular creatures from the underworld. Now just because these pups are adorable, that doesn't mean they will be easy to replicate. I tried making the tutorial as easy as possible but unfortunately some of you that are novice artists might find some complex parts to the lesson. Even though there will be some difficulty I still feel confident that your drawing will turn out fantastic. Please upload your finished drawings or artwork when you're done so others can see how you did. I will be back with another exciting and maybe even challenging submission. Look out for my return because that is exactly what I shall do in a few, Peace!
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After a highly publicized relationship, brief marriage, baby, divorce and sprinkle in some cheating allegations; Christina Milian and The Dream's tulmultuous partnership is in the headlines again.
This time it involves the ex-couple's daughter, Violet. In a recent interview with a Houston radio station,The BOX, Milian alleges that The Dream is completely absent in their daughter's life. She thinks that for someone to make as much money as he does he should be able to visit. Adding, that one day she hopes to find a "healthy" man who she can be with and who Violet can call dad. (Watch interview below)
Well it seems this interview got into the hands of The Dream who took to twitter, to subliminally throw punches back at who people assume is Milian.
In the multiple tweets, The Dream calls Milian "a Has Been" and suggests that she was a gold digger from the beginning of their relationship. In regards to the said interview, he tweeted:
"Publicity Stunt. Are people really this Stupid. If I had a serious issue concerning care for a loved one. I'd call the source…"
It didn't take long for Milian to fire back with her own remarks. Subliminally tweeting about The Dream being a liar and wishing she could expose his true colors. Ending with this tweet:
"Get Some Class.."
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Darien physicians named 'top docs'
Four doctors from Coastal Orthopaedics in New Canaan and Darien were named to a list of top physicians in Fairfield County.
Moffly Media in association with Castle Connolly chose the physicians for the 2014 annual Top Doctors List. The list was published in the January/February issues of Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan/Darien and Westport magazines. The selection process includes peer nominations in which physicians can nominate other doctors whom they feel are the most outstanding in their medical specialties.
This year's list includes Jeffrey V. Deluca, arthroscopic surgery, knee replacement; Michael M. Lynch, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine and knee replacement; Nicholas V. Polifroni, sports medicine, joint replacement; and Peter B. Stovell, joint replacement and sports medicine.
All four are members of Coastal Orthopaedics, which is based in Norwalk with offices in Darien, Westport and New Canaan.
The Castle Connolly physician-led research team reviews the credentials of every physician being considered for inclusion in the top doctors list. The review includes, among other factors, scrutiny of medical education, training, board certifications, hospital appointments, administrative posts, professional achievements and malpractice and disciplinary history.
Nominated physicians then are chosen to be listed as a regionally outstanding Castle Connolly top doctor.
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"We are proud to have these skilled physicians from Coastal Orthopaedics named to this year's top doctors list," said Dr. T. Jay Kleeman, of Coastal Orthopaedics. "There is no greater recommendation than to ask other physicians whom they would send a loved one to for medical care. These men have been selected for their superior experience and credentials."
Coastal Orthopaedics has 12 physicians who are board certified. The team provides care in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries including pediatrics, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, sports medicine, physical medicine, spine, joint replacement and occupational hand therapy.
Coastal Orthopaedics' Darien office is located at 36 Old Kings Highway South.


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2010 was an exciting year around the world, and also for us right here at Purl Soho! While the shop was busy relocating to its new beautiful digs, The Purl Bee was working hard to deliver a whole year's worth of original patterns. The theme of our year was Timeless Design. We really thought hard about bringing you ideas that would actually fit into your lifestyle not just this year, but next year and the year after that and after that… We hope we succeeded, and we look forward to filling 2011 with our Purl touch! Here's a look back at some of our 2010 favorites…
Pixie Dust Lap Blanket
One of our most popular projects this year was the magical Pixie Dust Lap Blanket. It's no wonder why! Big, loopy stitches; hand dyed, extraordinary color; and smatterings of sparkly "pixie dust" all conspired to make this no ordinary blanket. Knit Collage's amazing Pixie Dust yarn is a handspun, ultra bulky yarn that transports you right into the land of fairy tales!
Stirrup Socks with Loeffler Randall
These Stirrup Socks we created in collaboration with Loeffler Randall remain our favorite one skein project of the year. We also happened to make them with our favorite new yarn of the year, Anzula's Squishy, an irresistible blend of superwash merino (for structure and softness), cashmere (for luxurious warmth) and nylon (for durability). A simple rib pattern is all these stirrup socks needed to become a timeless classic!
Little Urchin Crochet Covered Sea Stones
We were so lucky this year to have Margaret Oomen contribute this amazing pattern to the Purl Bee. Crafter extraordinaire, Margaret splits her time between doctoring, mothering, blogging, and creating precious treasures like these Little Urchin Sea Stones. Delicately enshrined in Valdani Pearl Cotton Embroidery Thread, these stones have a story book quality that makes them so intriguing. A beautiful pile of them is just the kind of mystery we love!
Baby Leg Warmers for Mila
Mila doesn't need any help looking cute, but her mom Faye put the cherry on top with these adorable Baby Leg Warmers. She used Koigu's Kersti as a pretty neutral backdrop for the wonderful play of purpley silk and wool stripes. Happily, Brown Paper Package's Trio is a needlepoint yarn that comes in tiny skeins, making stripes unusually affordable. It's a challenge to keep babies warm and mobile all winter. Over cozy little leggings, Baby Leg Warmers are the perfect solution!
Felt Flower Winter Wreath
Page's magnificent Felt Flower Winter Wreath hangs by the registers at our shop in Soho and people are constantly commenting on how lovely it is. They can't believe it when we tell them that it's a free pattern available on the Purl Bee and that it's not that hard to make. It's such a special piece that we can see why it's hard to believe! Page designed it using our natural colored 5mm thick wool felt as a background, pieces of the ecru 1mm wool felt for the flowers, and some bright neon thread as embroidered accents. The effect is elegant, modern and totally gorgeous!
Mother's Day Embroidered Scarves
Our Mother's Day Embroidered Scarves are the definition of a simple, elegant project. They would be a great gift not only for Mother's Day but for any time you'd like to make a wearable and lovely handmade present for a special woman in your life. They are made out of beautiful sheer linen and accented with lumious silk embroidery thread. Currently we are out of stock of some of the linen Molly used in the original project but we have some incredible alternatives like the stunning Global Weave Duo Weave Linen, the drapey and silky, Kokka Linen, and the light as air Shot Cotton.
New Year's Garland
In many ways 2010 was the Year of Felt for all of us at The Purl Bee. We just couldn't get enough of it! So it was fitting that we started 2010 with one of our favorite felt projects to date, the New Years Garland! This project is so festive and fun. It's made with a bright array of 18-inch wool felt pieces that have been cut into circles and then sewn together down their centers with invisible thread. It would be a perfect project for a birthday party or just to add a pretty accent to any room.
Sewn Stash Baskets
Molly's Sewn Stash Baskets are great storage solution for those of you with piles of yarn, fabric and needles laying around. They are stiff enough to stand up on their own but soft enough to fold away when you're not using them. They are made with sturdy, beautiful Block Printed Linen and lined with simple solids. What a great way to store and display all of your craft supplies!
Hawaiian Style Felt Throw Pillows
This being "The Year of Felt" it only seems fitting that we end this list with one of our most unique, stunning, and popular felt projects to date, the Hawaiian Style Felt Throw Pillows! We used the Felt Yardage which is 2-yards (!) wide to create these big bold pillows. The large floral inspired design is sewn on with vibrant Trebizond Silk Embroidery thread. Since this story first ran many people have come into the shop to pick out colors to make their own and it's been so inspirational to see the colors people choose, from subtle sage greens, to graphic black and white. It's always such a pleasure to see what our readers do! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas, pictures, and comments with us this year.
Here's to a creative and inspiring 2011! –Happy New Year from all of us at Purl Soho!


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The Expected and Unexpected at Pulp Kitchen in Oak Brook Terrace, IL
For the most part, I can take or leave breakfast—that is, until something interesting comes my way. Offering the classics alongside more inventive morning eats, Pulp Kitchen hits a sweet spot. It's a cheery, modern place—kitchy, in fact, with its egg-centric art and orange sofa seating. Quiet on weekday mornings and chaotic on weekends, it does suffer from uneven service either way. Nonetheless, Pulp has endearing qualities, starting with its penchant for the unexpected.
Leading that list are the banana and ancho crepes ($11.95). Filled with griddled ham and crispy nubs of bacon, they result in a strangely satisfying kick-start, albeit one that's best shared between two or more. Other sweet and savory crepes are on hand as well, along with unfortunately named "funky frittatas"; innovative omelets jammed with the likes of prosciutto, red pepper, onion, cherry tomato, and fresh mozzarella; and typical and atypical Benedicts, pancakes, and French toast. A lineup of paninis and burgers are also thrown into the mix.
The hefty Croque Madame ($10.95) arrives with eggy, griddled bread that's swiped with coarse, spicy mustard and stacked with layers of gooey Gruyère and pan-fried ham. Capped off with a yolky fried egg and served alongside a skewer of fresh fruit, it's a sight to behold. Had the chocolate-covered bacon ($6.95) we ordered come to fruition, that may have set things over the edge. Unfortunately, it never showed up.
Proving Pulp can please all ages, Mickey Mouse pancakes ($4.95) appear with a fresh-fruit face, shower of powdered sugar and browned breakfast links. Too bad it took half of the meal to get some butter to go with.
But bumps in the road are nearly forgiven thanks to candy-sweet, fresh-squeezed strawberry-pomegranate juice ($4.95). Sure it's on the pricey side, but some things are worth the cost of admission. This is one of those things.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of former Luzerne County Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr., according to an order posted Monday morning on the high court's website.
Ciavarella, jailed for 28 years on corruption charges, has now exhausted all his appeals options. The only thing he and his attorneys can do now is ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision, something his attorneys don't plan to do.
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The ex-judge's appeal was a long shot and denial was likely, Ciavarella's attorneys previously said, since the Supreme Court only hears about 75 of the 10,000 cases each year it is asked to consider.
The court did not give a reason for denying the appeal. Ciavarella case was just listed under a heading of "CERTIORARI DENIED."
Ciavarella, 63, and former judge Michael T. Conahan were accused of failing to report $2.1 million paid by Robert K. Mericle, whose construction company built the detention centers in Pittston Township and Butler County, and accused of taking $770,000 in kickbacks from attorney Robert Powell, who co-owned the facilities.
The rules of the Supreme Court detail what happens when it declines to hear an appeal or, as it's legally known, denies a writ of certiorari:
"Whenever the Court denies a petition for a writ of certiorari, the Clerk will prepare, sign, and enter an order to that effect and will notify forthwith counsel of record and the court whose judgment was sought to be reviewed," the rules say. "The order of denial will not be suspended pending disposition of a petition for rehearing except by order of the Court or a Justice."
After Ciavarella was convicted at trial in federal court in Scranton, he appealed to the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The appeals court declined to overturn the ex-judge's conviction or sentence in May 2013. Attorneys for the disgraced judge appealed to the nation's highest court in October.
In a 32-page document filed with the Supreme Court, Ciavarella's attorneys had listed three reasons why the justices should hear Ciavarella's case:
> U.S. District Court Judge Edwin M. Kosik, who rejected Ciavarella's initial plea agreement that called for an 87-month prison sentence and later hammered him with 28 years after a trial, was biased toward Ciavarella as evidenced in letters he wrote to citizens and comments he made to a reporter.
> Ciavarella's racketeering convictions all relate to a single January 2003 payment by Mericle, which fell outside of the five-year statute of limitation. The attorneys say U.S. District Court and the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals, both of which rejected past appeals on the matter, erred in ruling Ciavarella waived this as an appellate issue because it wasn't addressed at trial.
> Although a jury acquitted Ciavarella on a majority of the charges, Kosik considered all the alleged crimes for sentencing purposes by using the "preponderance of the evidence" threshold, which doubled the sentencing guidelines Kosik used to form Ciavarella's punishment.
The Supreme Court's decision, effectively cementing the fate of Ciavarella, comes at a time a movie about the judicial scandal "Kids for Cash" opens in theatres around the nation.
Ciavarella's projected release date is Dec. 30, 2035, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website.
"The consequences for the defendant in this case were severe, but his crimes were severe and the impact on Luzerne County was severe," Smith said.


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When a boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet got underway Monday, it wasn't for search and rescue, drug interdiction, marine safety, or defense readiness - missions typically associated with the Coast Guard.
Yet, the day's unique mission was no less important — to deliver much needed medicine and pharmaceutical supplies to the island of Ocracoke.
Located on the southern tip of North Carolina's Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island is only easily accessible by water; however, recent shoaling and the encroachment of sandbars have closed off ferry access from the island's nearest neighbor, Hatteras Island.
"The shoaling and channels here shift a lot, but this has been excessive shoaling, which has shut the ferries down," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Preiser, a boatswain's mate from Station Hatteras Inlet and the coxswain during the medical run. "At low tide I was reading three feet of water in the shallowest spot of the channel, and the ferries need at least four feet to run."
The trip to the Ocracoke Island Ferry Terminal took 15 minutes, and when they arrived, they were greeted by Cheryl Ballance, the administrative director of Ocracoke Health Center.
"Since the ferries can't run, we had to come up with an alternative," said Ballance. "It was an extreme hardship for people who couldn't get their medication refilled, like their blood pressure medicine or diabetes medicine."
Ballance received the medication and passed Preiser an identical container containing lab specimens and blood work destined for a medical diagnostic lab.
"It would be really difficult if we couldn't get our lab specimens off [the island], because the lab specimens help us write new prescriptions and make diagnoses," said Ballance. "The Coast Guard has always come through!"
The medical delivery endeavor was proposed by Steve Evans, owner and head pharmacist at Beach Pharmacy on Hatteras, who reached out to the officer-in-charge of Station Hatteras Inlet for help. After making a few phone calls, the plan was approved and the daily delivery trips commenced. The crew of the station took on the extra duty with a willingness and energy that speaks volumes to the island communities.
"It's a great thing," said Petty Officer 3rd Class Antonio Garcia, a boatswain's mate at Station Hatteras Inlet who has completed the medical run three times. "It has always been a pleasure of mine to do something for the community, to be a part of it. I volunteer a lot on the side. I've always just tried to get to know as many people as I can while helping out my neighbors whenever possible. It is just how I look at it, and now I get paid to do it."
The southern ferry terminals to the North Carolina mainland remain open; however, using the Coast Guard's shallow-draft small boats significantly reduces delivery times and enables the Coast Guard to monitor the depth of the channel during each transit.