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Williams Said to Appeal Failed Drug Test (AP)
AP - Troubled running back Ricky Williams is appealing a positive drug test that could force the Miami Dolphins star to sit out the 2006 season, a person familiar with the case said Monday.
U.S. Wins First Ice Dance Medal Since 1976 (AP)
AP - Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto were still on the ice long after getting their silver medals. They posed for pictures, clowned for the crowd, waved the flag and tried to thank every single fan who showed up to cheer them. After all, they were the first American ice dancers in 30 years with a medal to celebrate.
Giants' Bonds No-Show for Spring Training (AP)
AP - One day after contradicting reports that Barry Bonds was either ready to retire after the season or set to play 10 more years, the San Francisco star did not show up Monday on the voluntary reporting date for Giants players.
No. 22 Oklahoma Edges Texas Tech, 71-70 (AP)
AP - Kevin Bookout tipped in a rebound with 4.5 seconds left Monday night to give No. 22 Oklahoma a 71-70 victory over Texas Tech.
NBA Set to Resume Second Half of Season (AP)
AP - Being one of the best in the West might not be good enough for Dallas. Finish second in their conference, and the Mavericks likely open the second round in San Antonio. Win the West and Dallas still probably gets the defending champions in the conference semifinals — but might have to go through Kobe Bryant just to get there.
Bears Hires Gill Byrd, Promotes Lloyd Lee (AP)
AP - The Chicago Bears hired former Pro Bowl cornerback Gill Byrd as defensive quality control coach and promoted Lloyd Lee to defensive assistant on Monday.
Los Angeles Clippers Sign Vin Baker (AP)
AP - The Los Angeles Clippers have signed power forward Vin Baker, the team announced Monday.
Bonds: 'I'm not playing baseball anymore after this' (USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds, on the verge of passing Babe Ruth and just 47 home runs shy of breaking Hank Aaron's all-time home run record, told USA TODAY in a wide-ranging telephone interview that this spring training will be his last and he plans to retire after the 2006 baseball season with or without the game's most cherished record.
League Moves FA Cup Final From Wembley (AP)
AP - The Australian construction group Multiplex said Tuesday that the English Football Association has decided to move FA Cup final from Wembley Stadium, fearing it would not be completed in time for the game on May 13.
Canadiens Goalie Theodore Out 6 to 8 Weeks (AP)
AP - Canadiens goaltender Jose Theodore will miss six to eight weeks after fracturing his right heel bone while walking down the frozen steps of his Montreal home, the team said Saturday.
A Cutler above
The rise of Vanderbilt quarterback Jay Cutler has NFL scouts, coaches and general managers buzzing.
Ricky Williams appeals failed drug test (AP)
Troubled running back Ricky Williams is appealing a positive drug test that could force the Miami Dolphins star to sit out the 2006 season, a person familiar with the case said Monday. If the positive test result is upheld, it would be Williams' fourth violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy, meaning at least a one-year suspension.
Brees likely to become free agent (AP)
The Chargers are primed to let quarterback Drew Brees test free agency. San Diego general manager A. J. Smith said Monday the team has declined to designate Brees as its franchise or transition player. The deadline for designating a player with either tag is Thursday. If the Chargers had slapped either of the tags on Brees, he would be guaranteed nearly $10 million in a one-year salary next season.
Aikman says Favre likely to retire (AP)
Troy Aikman believes the Green Bay Packers' struggles will likely drive Brett Favre into retirement. "I'd hate to see him retire," Aikman told The Associated Press on Sunday. "But I know that going out and having seasons like what he went through this past year is really frustrating and it just isn't much fun.
Jets hire Schottenheimer, promote Sutton (AP)
Bryan Cox was hired as Jets assistant defensive line coach, one of the bigger names on the staff of new coach Eric Mangini. The Jets finally announced their assistants Monday. Brian Schottenheimer, son of Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer will serve as offensive coordinator, and Bob Sutton was promoted from linebackers coach to defensive coordinator.
Packers CB Carroll arrested in Arkansas (AP)
Green Bay Packers cornerback Ahmad Carroll was arrested after allegedly arguing with a police officer in a Fayetteville bar. Carroll, 22, was charged Friday with third-degree assault on a police officer, disorderly conduct and refusal to submit to arrest, Washington County sheriff's Sgt. Donna Smith said.
Bears add former Pro Bowler to staff (AP)
The Chicago Bears hired former Pro Bowl cornerback Gill Byrd as defensive quality control coach and promoted Lloyd Lee to defensive assistant on Monday. A 10-year NFL veteran and two-time Pro Bowl selection with the San Diego Chargers, Byrd will help coach the Bears' defensive backs. He spent the past three seasons on the St.
James Dungy's death ruled a suicide (AP)
The death of the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy has been ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said Friday. James Dungy hanged himself from a bedroom ceiling fan with a leather belt, Dr. Jacqueline Lee of the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office wrote in her final autopsy report.
A few good teams
HOUSTON – David Stern might not be able to handle the truth: His NBA is short on true title contenders.
LeBron helps rally East All-Stars to win (AP)
Even down by 21 points, the Detroit Pistons' Fab Four plus LeBron James were still in the game. A push from the Pistons, an MVP performance by King James and a putback by Dwyane Wade helped the East rally for a 122-120 victory over the West in an NBA All-Star game that went down to the final seconds Sunday night.
James is youngest to win All-Star MVP (AP)
LeBron James has been living up to high expectations since he was in high school. Maybe it's time to raise them. "He has a chance to maybe be the best to ever lace them up," Detroit's Chauncey Billups said. "At 21 years old right now, and doing what he's doing ... I mean that kid should be a junior in college." Instead, James was playing in his second All-Star game, and he was an obvious choice for...
McGrady puts on show for hometown fans (AP)
Tracy McGrady cast aside his personal troubles for a few hours during Sunday's All-Star game to put on a show for the hometown fans. The Houston Rockets star scored 36 points and had the ball in his hands with a chance to tie the game in the closing seconds of the East's 122-120 victory. But guarded by MVP LeBron James, McGrady stepped just inside the 3-point line and airballed a jumper, and the...
Clippers sign F Vin Baker (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed power forward Vin Baker, the team announced Monday. Baker has been a free agent since playing for the Houston Rockets in the 2004-2005 season, said Clippers spokesman Nick Brown. Terms of the deal were not released. Baker, 34, has averaged 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds in 783 career games.
Felton slightly hurt in car crash (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton was slightly injured in a car accident and his status for an upcoming six-game road trip is unclear. He was vacationing in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Sunday when his car was rear-ended at a red light, the team said Monday. He sustained whiplash and complained of a sore back.
Pregame dances talk of All-Star game (AP)
The starters for both All-Star teams unveiled carefully choreographed dances that wowed the crowd as they were introduced. The East did what they called the Jackson Five step, which Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade said was from an old Michael Jackson video. The West went with the snake, a dance in which one player moved while the dance ran through him before passing it to the next.
Little man Robinson wins dunk contest (AP)
The NBA's All-Star Saturday turned basketball inside-out. A big guy won the 3-point shootout. A little guy won the slam dunk contest. After 7-foot Dirk Nowitzki of Dallas proved the best sniper from beyond the arc, the New York Knicks' 5-foot-9 rookie Nate Robinson became the NBA's new jam king. Robinson beat out 6-foot-6 Andre Iguodala of Philadelphia, 6-9 Hakim Warrick of Memphis and 6-9 defending...
Nowitzki finally wins 3-point contest (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki barely escaped the first round. A few minutes later, he was finally the 3-point champion. Nowitzki won the title Saturday night after coming close twice before, beating Gilbert Arenas and Ray Allen at All-Star weekend. With Dallas teammate Jason Terry and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looking on from the sideline, the 7-foot German finished with 18 points.
Next year's All-Star game a gamble (AP)
The curtain hadn't dropped on All-Star weekend in Houston, and already players were thinking about next year's game. Who could blame them? Las Vegas is on the itinerary. The NBA is taking its midseason showcase to the Strip next season, and it figures to be a good time. The basketball? Maybe not so good.
Pull plug on pros
TURIN, Italy – As interest wanes in the struggling U.S. men's hockey team, it's clear that another Gary Bettman marketing experiment is failing.
Gretzky: Canada needs heart, emotion (AP)
Wayne Gretzky understands the shortage of goals. What he can't accept is the lack of passion and desperation. Gretzky ended nearly a week's silence at the Olympics on Monday with a critical evaluation of Canada's underperforming men's hockey team. He wasn't angry, but his message was clear. Gretzky, the executive director of Team Canada, doesn't like what he sees from what effectively is an all-star...
U.S. men's hockey team loses again (AP)
Too bad Rick DiPietro can't defend one net and shoot at the other. The American scoring woes have become so stark, something's got to give if the U.S. is going to make any noise in the Olympic men's hockey tournament. If only their stickhandling goaltender could provide help on offense and defense. DiPietro made 24 saves in his third straight start, but for the second consecutive night the Americans...
Germany earns surprise tie with Swiss (AP)
This time, it was Team Upset that got an unexpected jolt in the Olympic men's hockey tournament. Tino Boos scored the tying goal in the third period and Germany, ranked below Switzerland in the world rankings, pulled off a surprise 2-2 tie Sunday that followed Swiss upsets of gold medal favorite Canada and the world champion Czech Republic.
Czechs top Italy, earn medal round spot (AP)
The Czechs are going to get just what they need -- a day of rest. Vaclav Prospal scored three goals Sunday to lead a banged-up Czech Republic squad to a 4-1 victory over Italy in Olympic men's hockey. Jaromir Jagr played two periods a day after being cut by a vicious check and Marek Zidlicky crashed into a goalpost.
Kovalchuk's four goals lift Russia (AP)
With every goal he scored, Ilya Kovalchuk turned the beat of the Latvian drums into Russia's march to the hockey quarterfinals. Kovalchuk scored four times -- his first goals of these Olympics -- and Russia advanced to the men's hockey final eight with a 9-2 victory over Latvia on Sunday. After dropping the opener to Slovakia 5-3, Russia has won three straight by a combined score of 15-2.
Forsberg sits out Sweden's win over U.S. (AP)
Peter Forsberg was back on Sweden's bench Sunday -- without his helmet, stick and gloves. Since Sweden already locked up a berth in the men's Olympic hockey quarterfinals, the Philadelphia Flyers' star decided to sit out his country's 2-1 victory over the U.S. He took a spot at the far right side of the bench, but stood out because he was the only one in uniform without the necessary playing...
Habs G Theodore out six to eight weeks (AP)
Canadiens goaltender Jose Theodore will miss six to eight weeks after fracturing his right heel bone while walking down the frozen steps of his Montreal home, the team said Saturday. Theodore was hurt Thursday night, when freezing rain that fell on the city made for treacherous walking conditions. "It was bad luck and even though I am very disappointed of the outcome, I can only wish that my rehab...
Czech Republic's Hasek out of Olympics (AP)
Dominik Hasek departed the Olympics on Friday in as big a rush as he arrived earlier in the week, leaving the world champion Czech Republic without one of hockey's best big-game goalies. Hasek, the player most responsible for the Czechs' surprise gold medal in Nagano in 1998, didn't last 10 minutes in the Turin Games before getting injured.
Lawyer: Gretzky, wife won't be charged (AP)
Wayne Gretzky will not face criminal charges in connection with a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring busted in New Jersey last week, and he is unlikely to be called to testify against others in the case, his lawyer said Thursday. Attorney Ron Fujikawa said he received assurances from New Jersey authorities last week that the hockey great was not in any way a central figure in the criminal...
Daytona 500 Observations
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The cheater paid the price, but Jimmie Johnson won fair and square at Daytona.
Jimmie Johnson: driving in the shadow of scandal (AP)
Jimmie Johnson is not Barry Bonds or Mark McGwire or Marion Jones or Lance Armstrong. If there's an asterisk to be put next to tainted accomplishments, don't include Johnson and his Daytona 500 victory.
Stewart's new conscience takes a back seat at Daytona (AP)
Forgive Matt Kenseth if he rolls his eyes the next time Tony Stewart delivers a safety lecture.
Earnhardt avoids carnage, overcomes problems (AP)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. climbed out of his race car, walked around it a couple times and surveyed the damage.
Johnson grabs Daytona win in wake of cheating scandal (AP)
Jimmie Johnson gathered his team around him and pulled a folded-up fax from his pocket. In the quiet few moments they had before the start of the Daytona 500, Johnson delivered a message from their suspended leader.
Daytona 500 Notebook for Sunday, February 19 (SportsTicker)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Ticker) - A win in Sunday's 48th Daytona 500 could have gotten Casey Mears a ride in the Indianapolis 500. He finished just one position short of getting that reward.
Stewart continues brash behavior at Daytona (SportsTicker)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Ticker) - During a time of year when "Hoosier Hysteria" becomes a part of the sporting vocabulary, Sunday's 48th Daytona 500 was sparked by a "Hysterical Hoosier."
Johnson captures Daytona 500 (SportsTicker)
Penalty for cheating doesn't slow Johnson's team (AP)
Cheaters never prosper, or so the saying goes. Some people were wondering, though, after Sunday's Daytona 500.
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Hey Offense, great guide! This guide will help me get back into my DPSing again with my warrior. Good use of formatting too and linking all the applicable (wowhead) words so we know what you are talking about.
I have seen on a lot of other Fury rotations that there was a * next to both WS and HS. WS was only if it proc'ed (of course with ) and HS with the key rage dump (like you have).
Any thoughts? Thanks again, and great job!
One thing I do a little differently is *if* I have a lot of rage, I will Colossus Smash, BT, RB x 2 if both crit, but then Berserker Rage, then RB, allowing me to fit 3 RB in 1 Colossus Smash debuff, and since my rage will not have gone down, add 2 heroic strikes in there. Doing this, I've been #1 DPS in EVERY raid I've done for at least 3 months, and I'm not that well geared at all. The burst u can get in during 1 Colossus Smash can be insane, just follow rotation above EXCEPT when CS that applied is a crit. If CS and BT didn't crit, continue above rotation.
As of 5.4 stormbolt deals damage both from MH and OH. What do you think 'bout it?


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In Show #91, Chris is joined by Lisa Yost and her adorable 6 year old, Kylie, to talk about the best Disney movies for little ones AND have a contest regarding a VERY IMPORTANT announcement! Tune in to find out!! Thank you for downloading and listening to Show #91 of The Dub Dee Dub Revue. We hope you enjoy the show!


Back in the "old" days, it sure was frustrating to have your regular feature phone lost or stolen. You would lose all your contacts, call history, and texts. Even if you backed up all of your contacts, you would have to re-enter them in your new phone. What a hassle.
The good news is that your smartphone saves all your contacts on your Gmail account. The bad news is that, unless you take some steps that I outline in this chapter, evil-doers could conceivably drain your bank account, get you fired, or even arrested.
Do I have your attention? Think of what would happen if someone were to get access to your PC at home or at work. He or she could wreak havoc on your life.


17-year-old Haitian-American Victoria Duval pulled off the biggest upset of the U.S. Open with a three-set win against Samantha Stosur last night.
Duval has an incredible backstory, and she's going to be the talk of the tournament over the next few days.
But it's important to note that she's just 17 years old, ranked 296th in the world, and had never beaten a top-50 player before last night.
There's a reason teen phenoms are all but extinct in women's tennis, and it'll be awhile before Duval contends at tournaments week-in, week-0ut.


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(12 Feb 1809 - 15 Apr 1865)
American president and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the U.S. from 1861, during the American Civil War, until his assasination in 1865. He is the only American president issued a patent for an invention (a device to lift boats over shoals, 1849).
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Chromolithograph by Strobridge & Co. (1877) (source)
All creation is a mine, and every man a miner.
The whole earth, and all within it, upon it, and round about it, including himself … are the infinitely various "leads" from which, man, from the first, was to dig out his destiny.
— Abraham Lincoln
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I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
Quoted in Osborn Hamiline Oldroyd (ed.), Recollection by Joseph Gillespie, The Lincoln Memorial: Album-Immortelles (1882), 459.
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I know of nothing so pleasant to minds as the discovery of anything which is at once new and valuable; for nothing which so lightens and sweetens toil, as the hopeful pursuit of such discovery.
In The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln by James C. Humes (1996).
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In the world's history certain inventions and discoveries occurred of peculiar value, on account of their great efficiency in facilitating all other inventions and discoveries. Of these were the art of writing and of printing, the discovery of America, and the introduction of patent laws. The date of the first … is unknown; but it certainly was as much as fifteen hundred years before the Christian era; the second—printing—came in 1436, or nearly three thousand years after the first. The others followed more rapidly—the discovery of America in 1492, and the first patent laws in 1624.
Lecture 'Discoveries, Inventions and Improvements' (22 Feb 1860) in John George Nicolay and John Hay (eds.), Complete Works of Abraham Lincoln (1894), Vol. 5, 109-10.
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Man is not the only animal who labors; but he is the only one who improves his workmanship.
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My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.
Quoted in Kim Lim (ed.), 1,001 Pearls of Spiritual Wisdom: Words to Enrich, Inspire, and Guide Your Life (2014), 155
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Next came the patent laws. These began in England in 1624, and in this country with the adoption of our Constitution. Before then any man [might] instantly use what another man had invented, so that the inventor had no special advantage from his own invention. The patent system changed this, secured to the inventor for a limited time exclusive use of his inventions, and thereby added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius in the discovery and production of new and useful things.
Lecture 'Discoveries, Inventions and Improvements' (22 Feb 1860) in John George Nicolay and John Hay (eds.), Complete Works of Abraham Lincoln (1894), Vol. 5, 113. In Eugene C. Gerhart, Quote it Completely! (1998), 802.
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Of all the forces of nature, I should think the wind contains the largest amount of motive power—that is, power to move things. Take any given space of the earth's surface— for instance, Illinois; and all the power exerted by all the men, and beasts, and running-water, and steam, over and upon it, shall not equal the one hundredth part of what is exerted by the blowing of the wind over and upon the same space. And yet it has not, so far in the world's history, become proportionably valuable as a motive power. It is applied extensively, and advantageously, to sail-vessels in navigation. Add to this a few windmills, and pumps, and you have about all. … As yet, the wind is an untamed, and unharnessed force; and quite possibly one of the greatest discoveries hereafter to be made, will be the taming, and harnessing of it.
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The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it is hard to verify their authenticity.
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Darwin was as much of an emancipator as was Lincoln.
— William Graham Sumner
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As a nation, we are too young to have true mythic heroes, and we must press real human beings into service. Honest Abe Lincoln the legend is quite a different character from Abraham Lincoln the man. And so should they be. And so should both be treasured, as long as they are distinguished. In a complex and confusing world, the perfect clarity of sports provides a focus for legitimate, utterly unambiguous support or disdain. The Dodgers are evil, the Yankees good. They really are, and have been for as long as anyone in my family can remember.
— Stephen Jay Gould
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A few months after a devastating defeat at Fredericksburg,… President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act creating the National Academy of Sciences—in the midst of civil war. Lincoln refused to accept that our nation's sole purpose was mere survival. He created this academy, founded the land grant colleges, and began the work of the transcontinental railroad, believing that we must add—and I quote—"the fuel of interest to the fire of genius in the discovery … of new and useful things."
— Barack Obama
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Do You Need to be Sick to Avail Sick Leave?
Apparently high percentage of employees who take sick leaves are not really sick. They just fake it. Are you one of them? If yes, be glad that you are following the crowd and when the crowd goes in a particular direction, that direction is not heretical.
According to a survey conducted by Kronos, 71 percent of the employees calling in sick in China were not sick, and the percentages are quite high in other regions of the world too. This survey was conducted in China, India, Australia, US, UK, France and Mexico.
Other fake sick callers include 62 percent for India, Australia at 58 percent, Canada with 52 percent, US with 52 percent, UK at 43 percent, Mexico with 38 percent and France at the lowest with 16 percent.
Why are people in some geographies resorting to such malpractices? Surely, there must be a reason why people in some countries love to cheat while those in a different geography are more righteous.
When delved deeper, it was observed that France's labor policy is more employee friendly than any of the countries. Every employee is entitled to at least 25 days of paid leave. In contrast, China restricts it to 7 paid leaves, and every year you work with the company, the leave count goes up by 1, and is capped at 14 paid leaves. The difference between the policies of the two nations is as wide as night and day.
What does this simple statistic tell you? A number of things, in fact, it gives us a philosophical theory of why people cheat in the first place.
Employees in China would not have found ways to take off if the country had supported them ably with a policy that was humane and tended to their needs. The crux of the matter is that employees need to get off work at times (say like vacations and personal time off), and if you deny them the right, they would be forced to find faults in the processes and getaway through the backdoor channels.
If France revises their policy to reduce the annual leaves to say 15, the 16 percent figure will change drastically upward. It is important for legislators to sit down and develop frameworks and policies with awareness to human nature and not just profitability and growth rate.
This survey may have been a small pie measuring lying employees, but we can just as easily extrapolate it to other parts of governance and finds faults in the policies that instigate such irrational behavior from its citizens.


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FCS is the trading name used by Alan Cornock, who has been involved in the motor racing industry for more than 35 years.
Alan started as a junior mechanic for Royale Racing and progressed to become general manager of the company. In 1974, he took over ownership of Royale and ran the company successfully for 11 years. During that period, more than 750 cars were designed and built, scoring many victories and winning numerous championships world-wide.
Whilst heading Royale, Cornock ran a race team in Formula Ford 1600, winning the constructors' title and triple crown with Kenny Acheson. Royale Racing also guided many other drivers to championship titles including Rick Morris and Mike Taylor.
In 1985, Royale was sold to American investors, but Cornock retained the design and manufacturing rights to all Royale models from the RP1 to the RP31. Right to the present day, FCS supplies spares for these cars through a busy mail order business.
Following the sale of Royale, Alan joined forces with Mike Taylor and was appointed worldwide dealer for Reynard Formula Ford 1600 and Formula Ford 2000 cars. FCS took responsibility for the assembly and distribution of the cars and built 200 Reynards, which were sold through a network of dealers. FCS also ran a very successful race team, winning British titles for drivers including Bernard Dolan, Gareth Rees, Dino Morelli and Jose Cordova along with constructors' titles for Reynard. Although the contract with Reynard concluded in 1992, a spares service for the cars was still provided.
Following the Reynard contract, Cornock was appointed sales agent for the Vauxhall Lotus race cars, and this association soon extended to acting as sales and technical consultant for their Formula Vauxhall Junior and Vauxhall Vectra SRi Saloon car Series.
Alan Cornock t/as FCS Competition Services
Brook Farm, Ellington, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 0AE, England
Tel / Fax: 01480 860020 Mobile: 07860 954238 email: [email protected]
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Dalewood hosts a number of tournaments throughout the season. These include: Corporate events, Senior Men's and Women's Invitationals and in house member's events.
Dalewood offers a variety of options for tournaments. A traditional 18 hole with lunch and dinner or a 9 hole format, can easily be accommodated. If you're looking for something a bit shorter, we also can offer stations out on the range, practice area and putting green.
Looking for something completely different? Why not try Night Golf? Dalewood is fully equipped to provide a unique experience for your charity's fundraising event. Glow in the dark evening can really make an impression.


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Il Cantone di Lavoûte-Chilhac era una divisione amministrativa dell'Arrondissement di Brioude.

A seguito della riforma approvata con decreto del 17 febbraio 2014, che ha avuto attuazione dopo le elezioni dipartimentali del 2015, è stato soppresso.

Composizione
Comprendeva 13 comuni:
 Ally
 Arlet
 Aubazat
 Blassac
 Cerzat
 Chilhac
 Lavoûte-Chilhac
 Mercœur
 Saint-Austremoine
 Saint-Cirgues
 Saint-Ilpize
 Saint-Privat-du-Dragon
 Villeneuve-d'Allier

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Collegamenti esterni

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India's Covid crisis: doctors sound warning over oxygen hoarding
in International
People are hoarding oxygen and vital medicines in homes in India, creating panic and causing shortages in hospitals treating critically ill Covid patients, senior Indian doctors have said.
India recorded another 352,991 new coronavirus cases on Monday, breaking its own global record for the fifth straight day, and 2,812 new deaths, its highest daily figure for fatalities.
In the week to 25 April, the country recorded a cumulative 89% increase in Covid deaths compared with the week before, and a total of 2.2 million new cases – the highest seven-day increase experienced anywhere in the world. Total confirmed infections have passed 17 million.
"Hoarding of injections like remdesivir and oxygen in homes is creating a panic and this hoarding is causing a shortage of these medicines," said Dr Randeep Guleria, the director of India's Institute of Medical Sciences, in a statement released by the ministry of health on Sunday night.
Guleria said most people should not need to be treated with oxygen and holding it in private homes could reduce availability for critical patients He emphasised, too, that Remdesivir was no "magic bullet".
"Covid-19 is (a) mild infection and 85-90% people will only suffer from cold, fever, sore throat and body ache. Only symptomatic treatment at home is enough to ride through these infections and there is no need for oxygen or Remdesivir," he said.
Demand for oxygen has risen more than 20% nationally in the past few days. In Delhi, hospitals have been reeling from acute oxygen shortages, sometimes coming within 30 minutes of supply running dry, putting hundreds of lives at risk.
On Saturday, 20 patients died at Jaipur Golden hospital in the capital during a severe oxygen crisis. On Sunday, four patients at Gurgaon's Kathuria hospital and four patients at Virat hospital in Rewari, both south-west of Delhi, all died when the facilities ran out of oxygen.
After hospitals issued a number of warnings last week about their low oxygen supplies, some relatives of patients turned to sourcing oxygen themselves.
One man told NDTV he had stood in a long queue to fill a 10-litre oxygen cylinder for his 65-year-old father who was in Pentamed hospital in Delhi. Another relative said his brother had been in hospital for 10 days and the family was sourcing oxygen itself.
A thriving black market has also emerged for oxygen and Remdesivir, with cylinders and injections selling for exorbitant prices. Over the weekend, three men were arrested for attempting to sell Remdesivir injections for 40,000 rupees (£384) each.
Lockdown in Delhi has been extended until 3 May as cases continue to rise across the country. On Sunday, the southern city of Bengaluru became the first after Delhi to record more than 20,000 new cases in a day.
The US on Sunday led international pledges of support for India as the country grappled with worsening crisis. Joe Biden said the US was "determined to help India in its time of need". immediately making available supplies of vaccine-production material, therapeutics, tests, ventilators and protective equipment.
"The United States has identified sources of specific raw material urgently required for Indian manufacture of the Covishield vaccine," a White House statement said, referring to the India-produced version of the AstraZeneca shot.
But it did not mention whether the US would send millions of surplus AstraZeneca vaccine doses to India, after top US pandemic adviser Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that would be considered.
The UK announced it had dispatched ventilators and oxygen to Delhi and France and Germany were set to send much-needed oxygen to the countries in the coming days.
Pakistan, a traditional foe of India, offered medical equipment and supplies after the prime minister, Imran Khan, tweeted prayers for a "speedy recovery".
In the Indian capital, more than a quarter of people tested for the virus on Sunday were positive.
The prime minister, Narendra Modi, said the country had been shaken by a "storm" as he called on people to get vaccinated and not "get swayed by any rumour about the vaccines".
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Just three years away from today, the world will reckon how much of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have we achieved. Similarly, my report to the people of Agusan del Norte today recognizes the MDGs as its benchmark. This is why I will be citing some trends and some comparisons as well.
The State of the Province Address (SOPA) will also provide a venue for all of us to forge collaboration so those generations after us are ensured of a better future. Details of the SOPA can be examined in its entirety from the whole volume which can be requested at my office.
As a result of our efforts of providing "Education for All", the 187 public elementary schools in Agusan del Norte, posted an increase in enrollment of 11.88% in the pre-school and 3.83% in the elementary. The interventions employed to increase school enrolment has indeed paid off. It can be recalled that in School Years 2006-2007 & 2008-2009 NET ENROLMENT RATIO or NER was only 74.00%. Because of the programs we initiated our NER starting 2009-2010 inched upward to 75.50%. It further improved to 83.39% in 2010-2011; exceeding the 80% mark of the national level.
Last year continued to be rosy for the education sub-sector as demonstrated by the increase in our COHORT SURVIVAL RATE or CSR; 69.04% compared to previous year's 67.14%. The COMPLETION RATE or CR on the other hand improved from 65.27% to 66.56% in 2010-2011. The implementation of programs and projects aimed at improving the holding power of schools resulted to the increment in the percentage of pupils who were able to finish elementary education. The completion rate has been continually increasing since SY 2005. Conversely, due to programs like: Student Tracking System, 4Ps and Adopt-A-Pupil, incidence of drop out decreased by 2.16%. If we can maintain this rate, we can achieve the goal of ZERO DROP OUT by 2015.
The achievement in our elementary education system can be best exemplified by Ann Mae Monique R. Jongko, a Grade VI student of the Cabadbaran South Central Elementary School, recognized and awarded as 2nd runner-up in the prestigious National Oratorical Contest during the Rizal National Festival of Excellence. It proves our kids in Agusan del Norte can compete with the best in the country.
The same achievements were attained in the secondary level. Enrollment has increased resulting to a Net Enrollment Ratio of 52.30, thus surpassing the 50% national level mark. The Cohort Survival Rate inched upward from 72.96% in 2010 to 75.46%. As a result, our COMPLETION RATE improved from 68.43% in 2010 to 71.12% in 2011 bringing down the dropout rate to 6.21%.
The province of Agusan del Norte has always valued technological education and training and its contribution to our society.
During the year in review, persons provided with technical and vocational education and training reached 7,084 up from 5,433 in 2010. The Scholarship Program through Training or Work Scholarship Program was also able to serve 1,084 scholars in 2011 increasing their number by 201. From 6,079 in 2010 to 7,353 in 2011, an increasing number of trainees were assessed, and, out of these trainees, 4,985 passed and were given the National Certification; meaning their skills are now duly certified nationwide.
In 2011, 26 graduates got employed contributing to the overall number of 5,550 Technical Vocational Education Training or TVET graduates who have landed employment. Among these graduates are those produced by the Las Nieves Training Center (LNTC) at Barangay Mat-I. From a handful 18 in 2010 they numbered 113 trainees in 2011 specializing in Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Food and Beverage Services. Competency Rates have also improved from 61% in 2010 to 81% in 2011.
The Provincial Training Center in Cabadbaran also produced a growing number of TVET graduates; from 312 in 2010 to 324 in 2011. Certification Rates for the National Competency Assessment have likewise been increasing from 94% in 2010 to 98% in 2011. So, was the number of high school graduates and out-of-school youths who were provided with the Scholarship Program. A total of 215 TVET graduates from the Center have already found employment.
As a complement scheme, the Provincial Government granted 50 scholarships to qualified students under the Provincial Technical Scholarship Program. The 2 year program covers financial support of P7,500.00 per scholar per semester. We also implemented a full-course scholarship program specifically designed for the Indigenous Peoples (IP) of Agusan del Norte. As of 2011, 10 IP scholars have been awarded P50,000.00 scholarship grant per semester.
We acknowledge that the youth are the hope of our country; this is why we have institutionalized our CHILDREN'S WELFARE PROGRAM. To insure that children are attended well, the province strengthened the Local Council for the Protection of Children in the Municipalities. We continued to implement our yearly commitment of providing workbooks to all children enrolled in the daycare service program. Last year, workbooks worth P1.5M were given to these children numbering 9,382 all across the province.
Even for those who might have treaded waywardly, the province saw to it that a place where they can be rehabilitated, with the end view of guiding them back to a productive life is provided. Hence, we constructed a YOUTH CENTER OR BAHAY PAG-ASA to house children in conflict with the law.
The vulnerable sector including the elderly are always at the heart of our basic delivery services efforts. In 2011, 5,090indigent families were provided assistance at a total cost of P2.85M under the Integrated Social Development Assistance Program (ISDAP). Another 466 families availed the burial assistance amounting P699,000.00. The Sagip Kalusugan sa Barangay program of the province, on the other hand, was able to serve a total of 46 barangays and provided 15,520 beneficiaries with free medicines and medical and dental services.
To cap this basic service delivery schemes, our PhilHealth Indigency Program provided the means for families to access hospital services at least cost. In 2011, the province enrolled over 25,000 families and allotted P7,792,260.00 as counterpart for the coverage.
When heavy torrential rains hit the province, we responded by serving relief goods to the 6,507 affected families in hard-hit municipalities.
Our relief operations went beyond the province when we sent our Relief Team to provide assistance and deliver relief goods to the victims of "SENDONG" in the cities Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. Good Samaritan-hearted officials and employees of the province contributed in kind and hard-earned money enabling us to raise the amount of P59,600.00 to aid the victims of "Sendong".
These efforts went hand in hand with the contribution of our partners like the Red Cross who continued to pursue their goals of protecting lives. Last year they provided disaster relief to about 1,220 families.
For our local health system, we remain focused on our vision of a healthy, productive, empowered citizenry equitably enjoying quality preventive, curative and rehabilitative health services in a clean and healthy environment.
Similarly, the province has been keeping up with its mission to provide, adequate, competent and committed personnel to deliver quality health services to the people of Agusan del Norte. The current ratio of rural physicians in Buenavista, Nasipit and the city of Cabadbaran is already within the national standard of 1:20,000. Our midwife to population ratio of 1:4,000 is better than the national standard of 1:5,000.
The reduction of Maternal deaths to 5 in 2011 compared to 12 in 2010 or a maternal mortality rate of 0.66 per 1,000 live births and the decrease of the morbidity rate demonstrated the results of our efforts of promoting good health. The province has continued to provide services that ensure safe pregnancy and delivery for women in facilities of standard quality. A total of 6,245 pregnant women have visited our health facilities and availed of ante-natal care services. About 85% of the pregnant women were assisted by skilled birth attendants (SBA) during their delivery. Deliveries in our health facilities reached 75.2% in 2011. This increase is attributed to the presence of birthing facilities with trained personnel in our RHUs and BHSs.
To insure access to quality health facility, the province is constantly upgrading its health facility. Through the DOH's Health Facility Enhancement Program (HFEP), upgrading of our Provincial Hospital Bldg. (Phase I) at cost of P20M and about 10M from our coffers has been on-going. Other facilities in our prime health facility were also upgraded like the rehabilitation of the emergency room, water tank and pipelines, chapel and painting of exterior wall and the construction of waste septic vault. All in all, we have invested a total of P3.15M for the additional upgrade and rehabilitation of these facilities. Further, as one of the recipients of a grant from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (Agencia Española de Cooperacion International Para el Desarollo – AECID) Phase II project, Rural Health Units (RHUs) in the municipalities of Kitcharao, Jabonga, Santiago, Magallanes and Cabadbaran City were identified as recipients of the grant. Also included in the grant are projects of Construction or Expansion of Barangay Health Station in recipient-barangays. The overall, project cost of the AECID grant is close to P15.5M.
In order to support saving lives, the Provincial Hospital's Blood Collection Unit conducted 27 bloodletting sessions and collected 692 units of blood from various donors. With our partnership with the Red Cross who also collected 1,337 units, a total of 2,029 units were made available last year.
Significant strides were achieved in our Dengue Control Program, remarkably in 2011, where reduction rate was posted at 231%.
The unselfish devotion of our health personnel did not go unnoticed. In 2011 we received the Star Performer Award for excellent performance demonstrating unparalleled commitment to the achievement of global and national targets for TB elimination.
The core of the problem besetting our province is Poverty. Cognizant to the challenge of alleviating poverty, the province provided P2.5M as counterpart for the implementation of the Makamasang Tugon project. Similarly, a total 17,513 qualified recipients benefitted from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, a poverty alleviation program where as of late P56M was released to the beneficiaries of the province. On its 6th year of implementation, the Self-Employment Assistance Kaunlaran Program (SEA-K) has provided some 39 livelihood projects all over the province with a total capital of P5.64M. I am proud to report that overall recovery or repayment rate is already 93%. The KALAHI CIDSS has also started 4 projects in Carmen amounting P4.5 M and 6 in Jabonga with total project cost of P10.1 M. These are among the interventions we have been implementing and I hope all of these will be sustained when I move to another calling.
The Botika ng Barangay (BNB) program has been one of the most significant investments we took. The program merited recognition from the Center for Health Development as among the best health programs in the CARAGA region for four consecutive years starting 2008. Our recent provincial ratio of 1 BNB: 1.4 Barangays still surpassed the national target ratio of 1 BNB: 2 Barangays. As of 2011, we already established 118 outlets and generated a net profit of P 858,784.82.
The Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte firmly believes that the strength of our economy can help define the well being of our people, hence we exerted every effort to grow the economy of the province. The year 2011 brought unprecedented growth as evidenced by total investment inflow of P1.78B, the highest in the region. This more than doubled the P700M investments 2010. International trade policy negotiation, industry and MSME development and investment promotion services all contributed to the giant leap in our economy. Businesses have flourished as well, as reflected by the increase in the number of establishment registered which rose from 1,754 in 2010 to 2,172 in 2011. The increase in trade and investments consequently brought the number of jobs generated at an all-time high of 12,586 in 2011 from 5,489 in 2010. The year in review also posted positive increase in export- generated trade and investments at $15.34M; more than tripling the previous year's $4.982M exports. Our local enterprise endeavor in the same vein has started to reap a good harvest. Cash income in 2011 was P4.26M or a 190% increase from 2010. The highest contributor was the co-management program which earned for the province some P1Million.
All economic indicators point to Agusan del Norte as the undisputed economic leader in the region. I welcome investors all over to invest in Agusan del Norte. This is the right and the ripe time.
Another indicator which reflected our healthy economy is the rate by which we produce goods. While annual palay production declined in 2010, it nevertheless bounced back in 2011 from 68,000 metric tons to more than 70,000 metric tons. The increase in palay production is attributed to the increasing use of certified palay seeds and the availability of financial assistance for rice farmers. Yield per hectare was 4.2 MT/ha for irrigated rice fields and 3.9 MT/ha for rained rice fields. Corn production has also grown steadily and as of 2011 yield per hectare was already 3.6 MT/ha. Before I continue, I would like to specially convey my heartfelt gratitude to the 9,500 farmers and fisher folks without whom the cited productions would not have been made possible. SALAMAT KANINYONG TANAN NGA MGA MAG-UUMA UG MANGIGISDA.
To further enhance the performance in the agri-fishery sector, we allocated P8.8M to provide assistance for rural-based organizations (RBOs) and showcase appropriate technologies and livelihood opportunities for replication by farmers and fisher folks. These efforts are geared towards attaining food sufficiency and security, spur economic activity in the countryside and increase rural income. Our program in People Empowerment and Entrepreneurial Skills Development was able to train 441 farmers, rural women, youth and agricultural extension workers in skills development that include fish processing, rug making, natural farming technology system and enhancement courses on extension delivery. Moreover, a total of P475,000.00 was granted to finance 10 agricultural livelihood projects ranging from palay trading, goat raising, cattle, swine, and native chicken and quail production for out-of-school youths. Also, in consonance with Provincial Ordinance No. 116-2001, we earmarked P1M to provide the needed funds and inputs to ensure agricultural productivity and increase farmers' income. Eighty-one marginalized farmers enrolled in the program. We partnered with the DA in implementing the MRDP-2. Our counterpart was P 7.1M for the P 114.4 Rural Development Program which include infrastructure support, livelihood projects and capacity enhancement for farmers and implementing agencies.
Last year, the province's swine production project earned revenues of P1.074M, a figure which is 5.47% higher compared to CY 2010. To complement this undertaking, we serviced 22,000 poultry and livestock raisers thru vaccination, treatment of animal disease and artificial insemination.
In order to insure availability of safe, accessible and affordable food for all, a total of 103,178 seedlings and planting materials of high value crops were distributed across the province to improve farmers' productivity. The Provincial Government also facilitated financial deliveries of $940,788 from the International Labour Organization's Climate Change Adaptation Project to boost production of rice, corn, fruits and vegetables and mitigate the effects of climate change in farming communities. A total of 836 farmers benefitted from this project. The project also installed weather monitoring devices in various part of the province. Another 4,377 bags of certified in-bed seeds equivalent to P2.6M were distributed to identified beneficiaries in the province under the DA's Rapid Seed Supply Financing Project.
The year 2011 was an exciting and busy year with investors from China, Korea and from our country trooping in to invest in our co-management program. Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and Memorandum of Agreement (MOAs) were forged between these investors and the province. An MOU between the province and Newphilcorn Corporation was signed in the early part of the year. Another MOA signing last June 13, 2011 with Southphil Palm Oil Development Corporation gave the corporation the go-signal to start development inside the co-management area.
With the aim of increasing the capital base of our agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), Agusan del Norte continues to help farmers by implementing agrarian reform tools and strategies geared towards land tenure improvement, agrarian justice delivery and program beneficiaries development. Last year, 2,747 hectares of public and private agricultural lands were distributed. During the same period, 1,368 landless farmers were transformed into landowners and are now part of the 17,020 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries enjoying the benefits of the land.
The province has a land distribution scope of 36,094 hectares. So far, we have distributed 86% or 31,027 hectares of agricultural land to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries. That leaves us with 5,067 hectares or 14% more involving 1,689 ARBs to be awarded in the next three (3) years.
Release of Micro-financing in the amount of P4.7 M to 635 ARBs.
PEACE AND ORDER AND SECURITY is vital for full development.
During the year in review, the province registered 415 crime incidents. Out of these, 257 cases were cleared resulting in 61.93% Crime Clearance Efficiency (CCE). Further, a total of 214 cases were solved reflecting a 51.57% Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE). A crime reduction of 171 or 29.20% was also attained. As a result of focused police operations to neutralize wanted persons, the campaign against wanted persons led to the arrest of 113 persons. These figures placed the province in an advantage position in the region being comparatively secure and true to its vision of serving as a safe haven for investors- a much needed boost for our economy.
Again, our campaign against illegal logging resulted to the recovery of abandoned logs and lawa-an flitches with a combined market value of P160,000.00.
We are not solely for apprehensions. A social integration program has been a part of our peace and order drive.
In coordination with Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process or the OPAPP we welcomed back former rebels by giving them emergency and livelihood assistance in preparation for their integration into mainstream society. Six (6) beneficiaries were assisted with financial aid amounting to P171,000.00. Last year more than a half or 125 of the 142 inmates were also released and allowed to join the mainstream society.
Our FISCAL CAPABILITY continues to get stronger year after year. For Calendar Year 2011, our total collections of P619,436,991.26 was an improvement of more than P40M compared to the year 2010. Part of that collection consist of the General Fund which basically came from the P520,695,958.00 Internal Revenue Allotment and from the local collections of P48,065,205.57 and the P2,769,994.39 from other sources. Income generating offices contributed to the locally collected revenues. The hospitals contributed P29,501,856.89; PEEDMO - P3,354,251.00; ENRD – P1,869,372.27; PAO – P1,600,857.50; GSO – P822,700.96; and PEO – P442,641.16. Internal Revenue Collection was also significant at P 119.3M. These accomplishments did not go ignored. Last year, we were awarded by the Department of Finance FIRST PLACE among Provinces in Caraga in Tax Administration and Revenue Generation.
Environmental events and realities are compelling reasons for us to give utmost care for the environment. Hence, in managing our forestland, we continue to be guided by our mandate to promote effective protection, development, management and conservation of forest and watersheds. We have always given emphasis and support to the eleven (11) CBFM projects in Agusan del Norte. Issuance of Certificates of Stewardship Contracts and conduct of inventory of planted trees inside the Integrated Social Forestry (ISF) Areas were expediently coordinated with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Upland development was also undertaken through the establishment of 34.5 hectares of forest and 10.5 hectares of fruit tree plantations. Maintaining vital waterways through river protection using bio-engineering and bamboo plantation aimed at ensuring the natural flow of the river and its immediate habitat were tested and found effective.
The province has likewise promoted the optimum utilization of its mineral resources. To keep us in the right track, we have equipped our manpower with mapping tools and adopted it a policy so that they have access to current technology. We also strengthened the coordinative efforts of monitoring committees at all levels.
Through our environmental management program, we strictly implemented the mechanics of its IRR resulting to waste disposal getting controlled and managed. Related to this, we distributed construction materials for the installation of Nine (9) Material Recovery Facilities in support to the solid waste segregation program. Strict implementation also resulted to mangroves getting well maintained thus protecting the breeding grounds of fish.
To complement the National Greening and Climate Change Adaptation Program of the government, our provincial nursery produced and distributed a total of 27,529 fruit and forest trees to the academe, civil society, religious groups, NGOs, and local government units.
Because of our concern in Water and Sanitation we implemented 35 sub-projects which included construction of reservoirs and installation and re-habilitation of Jet-Matic Pumps amounting to P1,062,680.00. As a result 14,973 of the province's 59,067 households have gained access to Level III or house-connected water supply systems.
The strong partnership between the executive and legislative departments laid the groundwork for good governance.
Fulfilling its mission of formulating effective and responsive resolutions and ordinances, the 15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan continued to deliver landmark legislations. In the year 2011, the august Body passed and approved a total of three hundred twenty-seven (327) resolutions and enacted eleven (11) ordinances.
Legislations that merit praise and recognition were those responding to the concerns of administrative governance, social and economic development and environmental management, one of which is an ordinance which seek to institutionalize the Public-Private Partnership as a development strategy of the Province. The august body also approved the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (DRRMP) of the Province of Agusan del Norte which set the stage for the implementation of projects and activities related to disaster preparedness and mitigation.
As a measuring tool for development, the province implemented the 2nd round of the CBMS which features the paper-less upgraded version of the software. In order to equip the barangays with the technology, 167 laptops were distributed and training for its proper use was conducted.
In pursuit of our thrust of empowering our grass root partners, the province co-implemented a total of fifteen (15) Manpower and Human Resource Development and Productivity Enhancement Centers at a combined cost of P6,498,885.00. Other projects ranging from electrification, flood control, health centers and purchase of lot, all amounting to P1,639,671.25 were also co-implemented. For projects funded under the Participative Initiatives in Governance (PING) the following were implemented: Ten (10) Manpower Development Centers, twelve (12) drainage and flood control, five (5) potable water system projects and a project each for barangay health station, procurement of computer and appliances and installation of street lighting. Thirty-eight multi-cabs were also acquired and distributed to qualified barangays to improve accessibility. What is very remarkable in these ventures is the willingness of the beneficiaries to raise the counterpart for their respective project. A TRUE MEASURE OF EMPOWERMENT!
The housing backlog of Agusan del Norte continues to be a major concern. About 15,000 households still do not have a home they can call their own.
I consider these challenges like a rung of a ladder. Every challenge hurdled is a step towards our aspiration for a prosperous and happy populace. I can only be courageous in facing these challenges because I firmly believe that we are one in this aspiration. With the providential help of the Almighty, I again invite all of you to join me this time in our pursuit for the well-being of all. Thank you and God bless.


Originally a Renaissance house with Baroque and even younger alterations. Inside this house (and also inside the neighbouring At the Cannon House, Loretánská 17/103) there has been an educational institute for the blind people since 1837, originally founded in 1807 from the initiative of Knight Prokop Platzer as the first of its kind in Central Europe; the institute was run by merciful sisters of St. Karel Boromejský congregation and financed by a special association. The institute now operates as the state School of Jaroslav Ježek – a college for people with impaired sight in the same premises.


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Robert-Ursin-Adrien, marquis de Vogüé  (, Boulleret - ), est un officier de marine et homme d'affaires français.

Biographie
Il est le fils de Charles-Jean-Melchior de Vogüé, marquis de Vogüé, ambassadeur de France, membre de l'Académie française, et de Béatrix des Monstiers Mérinville, sa seconde épouse.

Il intègre l'École navale en octobre 1887 et commence une carrière dans la Marine qui, entre autres affectations, l'emmène en Chine en 1890-1893. Enseigne de vaisseau en 1898 il démissionne de la Marine et est nommé lieutenant de vaisseau de réserve en 1907.

En 1910, son épouse et lui achètent, près de Rambouillet, le château du Tremblay-sur-Mauldre, construit dans la première moitié du  par l'architecte François Mansart, et le font restaurer.

Pendant la guerre de 1914-1918
Mobilisé le  comme lieutenant de vaisseau, il sert durant la Première Guerre mondiale initialement comme commandant du  Groupe d'autos-mitrailleuses et autos-canons, affecté à la . Il est cité à l'ordre de l'armée le  :

Il est capitaine de corvette à la fin de la guerre. Rentré dans la vie civile, il devient président de la Compagnie urbaine d'assurances, vice-président de Manufactures des glaces et produits chimiques de Saint-Gobain et membre du conseil de surveillance de Schneider et Cie. Dès , il entre également au conseil d'administration de la doyenne des marques, la « SA des Anciens Etablissements Panhard et Levassor », jusqu'à son décès.

Il participe à des courses en mer, remportant notamment le championnat de la Mer annuel de Monaco, en 1905.

Il est président de l'Automobile Club de France de 1922 à 1928 et de l'Association internationale des Automobile Clubs reconnus de 1931 à 1936.

En mars 1931, il entre au conseil d'administration de la Compagnie auxiliaire de navigation.

Mariage et descendance
Robert de Vogüé épouse le  Lucie Sommier (1874-1946), fille d'Alfred Sommier, industriel sucrier, restaurateur du château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, et de Jeanne Brugière de Barante. Dont quatre enfants :

 Jean de Vogüé, industriel (1898-1972), marié en 1927 avec Hélène Jaunez (1908-2003), dont postérité ;
 Anne de Vogué (1899-1989), mariée en 1922 avec le comte Blaise de Montesquiou Fezensac (1886-1974), sans enfant ;
 Marthe de Vogüé (1901-1963), mariée en 1919 avec Albert de Luppé, marquis de Luppé, historien, homme de lettres (1893-1970), dont postérité ;
 Arnaud de Vogüé, industriel (1904-1988), marié en 1929 avec Solange de Mun (1908-1999), dont postérité.

Distinctions

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Annexes

Notes et références

Sources
 La Géographie : Bulletin de la Société de géographie, 1937.
 Claude-Alain Sarre, Les Panhard et Levassor, une aventure collective, éditions ETAI, 2000.

Articles connexes
 Famille de Vogüé

Liens externes

Naissance en octobre 1870
Décès en novembre 1936
Élève de l'École navale
Chef d'entreprise français
Pionnier de l'automobile
Dirigeant français du sport automobile
Officier de la Marine française
Officier de la Légion d'honneur
Titulaire de la croix de guerre 1914-1918
Groupe d'autos-mitrailleuses et autos-canons (1914-1922)
Membre de la Société de géographie
Famille de Vogüé
Maire du Cher
Décès à 66 ans


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/* Win32 Common Modules Library                                         */
/*                                                                      */
/* A Simple File Obejct using win 32 api.                               */
/* It is simplified from CIOFile of win32-standard-expansion.           */
/* See http://code.google.com/p/win32-standard-expansion/ for detail.   */
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/* win32-standard-expansion                                             */
/* Published under New BSD License.                                     */
/* Copyright memleak@darkc.at                                           */
/*                                                                      */
/* Author:  kuyur (kuyur@kuyur.info)                                    */
/* Published under LGPL-3.0                                             */
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/* Project URL: http://github.com/kuyur/unicue                          */
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#include "winfile.h"

bool CWinFile::CopyFile(LPCWSTR srcfile, LPCWSTR destfile)
{
    CWinFile inFile(srcfile, CWinFile::modeRead|CWinFile::shareDenyWrite);
    if (!inFile.open())
        return false;

    UINT length = inFile.length();
    char *buffer = new char[length];
    inFile.read(buffer, length);
    inFile.close();

    CWinFile outFile(destfile, CWinFile::openCreateAlways|CWinFile::modeWrite|CWinFile::shareExclusive);
    if (!outFile.open())
    {
        delete []buffer;
        return false;
    }

    outFile.write(buffer, length);
    outFile.close();
    delete []buffer;
    return true;
}

bool CWinFile::CopyFile(const std::wstring &srcfile, const std::wstring &destfile)
{
    return CWinFile::CopyFile(srcfile.c_str(), destfile.c_str());
}

CWinFile::CWinFile(const std::wstring &filename, UINT openFlags)
    : m_hFile(INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE), m_nFlags(openFlags)
{
    m_filename = NULL;
    UINT len = filename.length();
    if (len > 0)
    {
        m_filename = new wchar_t[len+1];
        wmemcpy(m_filename, filename.c_str(), len);
        m_filename[len] = L'\0';
    }
}

CWinFile::CWinFile(LPCWSTR filename, UINT openFlags)
    : m_hFile(INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE), m_nFlags(openFlags)
{
    m_filename = NULL;
    if (filename)
    {
        UINT len = wcslen(filename);
        if (len > 0)
        {
            m_filename = new wchar_t[len+1];
            wmemcpy(m_filename, filename, len);
            m_filename[len] = L'\0';
        }
    }
}

CWinFile::~CWinFile()
{
    close();
    if (m_filename)
        delete []m_filename;
}

BOOL CWinFile::open()
{
    if (!m_filename) return FALSE;
    if (wcslen(m_filename) > MAX_PATH) return FALSE;
    tryClose();

    DWORD dwAccess = 0;
    switch (m_nFlags & (modeRead | modeWrite | modeReadWrite))
    {
    case modeRead:
        dwAccess = GENERIC_READ;
        break;
    case modeWrite:
        dwAccess = GENERIC_WRITE;
        break;
    case modeReadWrite:
        dwAccess = GENERIC_READ | GENERIC_WRITE;
        break;
    default:
        return FALSE;
    }

    DWORD dwShareMode = 0;
    switch (m_nFlags & (shareDenyWrite | shareDenyRead | shareDenyNone | shareExclusive))
    {
    case shareExclusive:
        dwShareMode = 0;
        break;
    case shareDenyWrite:
        dwShareMode = FILE_SHARE_READ;
        break;
    case shareDenyRead:
        dwShareMode = FILE_SHARE_WRITE;
        break;
    case shareDenyNone:
        dwShareMode = FILE_SHARE_READ | FILE_SHARE_WRITE;
        break;
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        dwShareMode = 0; // default will be shareExclusive if share flag not set.
    }

    DWORD dwCreateFlag = OPEN_EXISTING;
    if (m_nFlags & modeRead) {
        dwCreateFlag = OPEN_EXISTING;
    } else {
        if (m_nFlags & openCreateAlways)
            dwCreateFlag = CREATE_ALWAYS;
        else if (m_nFlags & openAppend)
        {
            dwCreateFlag = OPEN_ALWAYS;
            dwAccess = FILE_APPEND_DATA;
        }
    }

    m_hFile = ::CreateFileW(m_filename, dwAccess, dwShareMode, NULL, dwCreateFlag, FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL, NULL);
    if (m_hFile == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE)
        return FALSE;
    return TRUE;
}

BOOL CWinFile::close()
{
    if (m_hFile != INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE)
    {
        CloseHandle(m_hFile);
        m_hFile = INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE;
    }
    return TRUE;
}

void CWinFile::tryClose()
{
    close();
}

UINT64 CWinFile::length()
{
    if (m_hFile == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) return -1;
    ULARGE_INTEGER liSize;
    liSize.LowPart = ::GetFileSize(m_hFile, &liSize.HighPart);
    if (liSize.LowPart == INVALID_FILE_SIZE)
        return -1;
    return liSize.QuadPart;
}

UINT64 CWinFile::getPosition()
{
    if (m_hFile == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) return -1;
    LARGE_INTEGER liPos;
    liPos.QuadPart = 0;
    liPos.LowPart = ::SetFilePointer(m_hFile, liPos.LowPart, &liPos.HighPart, FILE_CURRENT);
    if (liPos.LowPart == (DWORD)-1)
        return -1;
    return liPos.QuadPart;
}

BOOL CWinFile::seek(INT64 offset, int position)
{
    if (m_hFile == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) return FALSE;
    if (position != begin && position != end && position != current) return FALSE;
    LARGE_INTEGER liOff;
    liOff.QuadPart = offset;
    liOff.LowPart = ::SetFilePointer(m_hFile, liOff.LowPart, &liOff.HighPart, (DWORD)position);
    return (liOff.LowPart != (DWORD)-1);
}

DWORD CWinFile::read(char *dst, UINT length)
{
    if (!dst) return -1;
    if (0 == length) return 0;
    if (isEOF()) return -1;
    DWORD dwBytesRead = 0;
    if(::ReadFile(m_hFile, dst, length, &dwBytesRead, NULL))
        return dwBytesRead;
    else
        return -1;
}

DWORD CWinFile::write(const char *src, UINT length)
{
    if (!src) return -1;
    if (0 == length) return 0;
    if (m_hFile == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) return -1;
    DWORD dwBytesWritten = 0;
    if(::WriteFile(m_hFile, src, length, &dwBytesWritten, NULL))
        return dwBytesWritten;
    else
        return -1;
}

BOOL CWinFile::flush()
{
    if (m_hFile == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) return FALSE;
    return ::FlushFileBuffers(m_hFile);
}

BOOL CWinFile::isEOF()
{
    if (m_hFile == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) return TRUE;
    UINT64 size = length();
    if (size == (UINT64)-1) return TRUE;
    UINT64 pos = getPosition();
    if (pos == (UINT64)-1) return TRUE;

    return (pos >= size);
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"The barrow was circular, measuring about eighty yards in circumference, the diameter sixty-two feet, and the height nine feet; it had however been considerably reduced by the plough. Upon clearing a section across the centre, the following formation presented itself. The outside circle or foot of the barrow was of chalk, occupying a space of fifteen feet towards the centre. There was then a wall extending completely round, and enclosing an area of about thirty feet in diameter, composed of large masses of sandstone brought from some part of the heath, probably from Lytchett, a distance of not less than five miles, and across the river Stour. These stones were well packed together as in the foundations of a building, and the interstices tightly filled with flints. Within this wall, for the space of three or four feet, was a bed of flints, without any mixture of earth or chalk, packed together from the floor to the surface of the barrow, having only a few inches of earth above. The remainder of the interior was occupied by large sandstones, serving to protect the various interments.
"About the centre I found six deposits. The most northern of these was the skeleton of a young child, by the side of which, proceeding west, there was a cist containing a deposit of ashes and burnt bones; and near it another, rather above the floor, containing burnt wood. Immediately beneath this was a cist containing an urn, placed with its mouth downwards, and filled with burnt bones, which were perfectly dry and white. It was without any ornament, and measured in height ten and a quarter inches; the diameter at the mouth, which turned outwards, was eight and three-quarter inches, and at the bottom four inches. The other cists contained burnt bones and ashes. Sandstones had been placed over them, but were removed without my having an opportunity of ascertaining their position. A short distance south of these deposits there was a cist containing the bones and skull of a young child, over which had been placed a flat sandstone, and about a foot from it appeared a deposit of small bones, occupying a space of only two feet ; these were apparently the remains of a woman. Immediately above was a row of sandstones, resting, as was usual throughout the barrow, upon a thin layer of burnt wood. At this spot the barrow appeared to have been opened after its final formation, as if for the purpose of a subsequent interment, and filled up, not with the earth of which the remainder was formed, but with loose chalk, there being no stones or flints above those which lay immediately upon the deposit. At the extreme south of these cists was a large sandstone, three feet in diameter by sixteen inches in thickness, placed edgeways. The above-mentioned cists were circular.
"A few inches west of the cist described as containing an urn, was the lower half of another, measuring in diameter five and a half inches, inverted, and placed upon the floor of the barrow, without any protection, merely surrounded by a thin layer of ashes and then the solid earth. It was filled with ashes and burnt bones, and rested upon the parts of a broken skull. Near this was an urn, also unprotected, and consequently much injured by the spade. It was placed upright, and measured in diameter nine and a half inches, by about ten inches in height. In form it resembled the urn first described, marked with impressed dots, but it was without any ornament. A short distance from these was a deposit of burnt wood at the west side of a large flat stone, placed edgeways, which measured three feet four inches by two feet ten inches, and thirteen inches in thickness. From its appearance it would seem that the fire had been lighted by its side. Immediately beneath the edge of this cist, and resting upon the chalk, was a small urn inverted, and by its side some small human bones. It was wholly unprotected, and unfortunately destroyed. South-east of this was a cist sixteen by twelve inches in diameter, and eighteen inches in depth, containing ashes and a few burnt bones, with a large-sized human tooth. Close to the edge of this cist, upon its western side, was placed in an upright position, a large stone measuring in diameter three by two and a half feet; and leaning against it another of still larger dimensions, inclining towards the north. This measured six and a half by four feet, and fifteen inches in thickness. About three feet further east were two large stones set edgeways, and meeting at their tops. Beneath them was the skeleton of a small child with the legs drawn up, lying from west to east. At the north-west side of the barrow, about five feet within the wall, was a cist cut in the solid chalk, measuring sixteen inches in diameter by sixteen in depth; it contained an urn inverted, and filled with burnt bones. Though carefully bandaged, it fell to pieces upon removal, being of more brittle material than any previously discovered. The clay of which it is formed is mixed with a quantity of very small white particles, having the appearance of pounded quartz. It measured in height nine inches by nine and a half in diameter, and is ornamented by six rows of circular impressions made with the end of a round stick or bone of a quarter of an inch in diameter. The cist was filled up with ashes.
"A few inches from this was a cist differing in form, being wider at the top than beneath, in diameter eighteen inches by eighteen in depth; a flat stone was placed over it. It contained the skeleton of a young child, laid across, with the legs bent downwards. Lying close to the ribs was a small elegantly-shaped urn, measuring four inches in height by four in diameter, and made of rather a dark clay. It is ornamented with a row of small circular impressions, similar to those mentioned in the last instance, close to the lip, which turns rather out: beneath is a row of perpendicular scratches, and then two rows of chevrons, also perpendicular. At the feet of the skeleton was a peculiarly small cup, measuring in height one and a half inches by two and a quarter in diameter. It is ornamented with two rows of pricked holes near the top, beneath which is a row of impressions, made probably with an instrument of flat bone, three-eighths of an inch in width, slightly grooved across the end. The same pattern is at the bottom and upon the rim.
"Near this, towards the south-west, was a deposit of burnt wood, situated above the floor of the barrow, and immediately beneath it were two cists. In one of these, which measured two feet in diameter by one and a half in depth, were a few unburnt bones and several pieces of broken pottery, with a small cup, ornamented with three rows of the zigzag pattern, betwixt each of which, as well as upon the edge, is a row of pricked holes, and at the bottom a row of scratches. It measured in height two and a half inches by three in diameter, and had two small handles pierced horizontally: there appeared to have been originally four. In the other, which measured two feet in diameter by one in depth, were a few unburnt bones and a small urn placed with the mouth upwards, measuring four and three-quarter inches in height by the same in diameter. The lip, which turned very much out, is ornamented with a row of scratches, both within and upon its edge, a similar row also passes round near its centre. Close upon the edge of this cist was another urn of similar dimensions, inverted, and embedded in the solid earth without any protection. It is of much ruder workmanship than any of the others, and wholly unornamented, measuring five inches in height by five in diameter. Both these urns inclined equally towards the south-east. These last cists were partly, if not quite, surrounded by large sandstones set edgeways, and smaller ones built upon them, forming as it would seem a dome over the interments, filled with earth, and reaching to the surface of the barrow, where these stones have been occasionally ploughed out. From this circumstance, as well as the general appearance of the excavation, added to the description given by the labourer of the other part of the barrow, I am induced to suspect such to have been the case throughout… I found many pieces of broken pottery, and a part of a highly-ornamented urn. There was a total absence of any kind of arms or ornaments. The labourer however shewed me a round piece of thin brass, which he had found amongst the flints within the wall, measuring an inch and five-eighths in diameter. It had two minute holes near the circumference. It was probably attached to some part of the dress as an ornament. Teeth of horses and sheep were of frequent occurrence; I also found some large vertebrae and the tusk of a boar. Upon one of the large stones was a quantity of a white substance like cement, of so hard a nature that it was with difficulty I could break off a portion with an iron bar.
"If I offered a conjecture upon its formation, I should say that the wall, and foot of the barrow, which is of chalk, were first made, and the area kept as a family burying-place. The interments, as above described, were placed at different intervals of time, covered with earth (not chalk) or flints, and protected by stones. And over the whole, at a later period, the barrow itself was probably formed. My reason for this opinion is, first, that all these deposits, including, as they do, the skeletons of three or four infants, could scarcely have been made at the same time. And in the second place there was not the slightest appearance (with one exception) of displacement of the stones or flints in any way. As these circumstances then would suggest that the interments were formed at various periods, so the general appearance leaves no doubt as to the superstructure of flints, and surface or form of the barrow itself having been made at the same time and not piecemeal.
One of the stones inside here was later found to possess "carvings of five cupmarks, two bronze daggers and two flat, triangular axes of early Breton type," (Burl 1987) which Austen didn't seem to notice at the time of his investigation. A profile of the Badbury Barrow carving can be found here.
In Peter Knight's (1996) survey of megalithic sites around Dorset, he includes the Badbury Barrow along a ley line that begins at the tumulus just below (south) Buzbury Rings and then travels ESE for about 5 miles until ending at another tumulus at ST 006 996.
Piggott, Stuart, "The Badbury Barrow, Dorset, and its Carved Stone," in The Antiquaries, volume 19, 1939.
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