Baked Potatoes are easy to make and they are a delicious and fun way to prepare everyone�s favorite spud. Potatoes are baked until the skin is crisp, and the insides are soft, white, and fluffy.... Only the fluffy starch and crunchy crust of a baked potato will quell the turbulent fall gusts of cool wind that follow us through the door. But baking a potato simply takes too long. But baking a potato simply takes too long.
Baked potatoes also make a perfect vessel for leftovers�try chili, green bean casserole, creamed spinach, or chicken fajitas. Here are a few of our favorite baked potato toppers to get you started.
If potatoes aren�t on the menu any time soon, you can always get a fix with some of our favorite baked potato-inspired recipes like baked potato soup, baked potato nachos, baked potato Chex Mix or baked potato pizza.
22/04/2012�� Peel back a little of the skin on each and fluff a little of the potato with a fork. Serve with butter and sour cream, along with a sprinkling of chives, parsley, or bacon, if desired. Or top the potatoes with shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese and return them to the oven to melt the cheese.


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Latest Cycling News for July 9, 2007
By Bjorn Haake
More riders' reactions to stage one
Tom Boonen (Quickstep)
Photo �: Cyclingnews.com
Stage one developed as most people expected. An early break that would get some leeway from Team CSC, who was defending the yellow jersey, before the sprinters' teams took over. The usual crashes also happened, with stage winner Robbie McEwen seemingly being one of the riders affected the most. His hand hurt so badly he couldn't shake hands later in the evening and he is just hoping to be able to start stage two.
Here are some reactions from stage one.
Tom Boonen (Quickstep - third): "I did a good sprint, I am not disappointed, but the speed was really high in the last kilometre. I was well-placed in the front group, but McEwen arrived at the back [of our group] at a speed slightly higher than ours. When he is launched like that it is practically impossible to beat him as the sprint started very close to the finish. McEwen is faster than anybody else in the world in the last 50 metres.
"Monday, with the finish in Gent, Belgium, the stage victory is obviously a major goal, for a Belgian team like ours and for myself."
Oscar Freire (Rabobank - seventh): "When the others went, the sprint was very fast and I couldn't enter it. Our team is different than McEwen's, which only works for the sprints. We have other objectives. I will try to win a stage. The green jersey could be an objective if I had a team that would work for it."
Romaine Feillu - (Agritubel - fifth): "I was surprised with the speed in the last 20 kilometres. For the sprint, I was orientating myself on McEwen. It is a pity, I was a bit closed in by McEwen and Hunter."
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Simon Gerrans (Ag2r): "That was amazing," said Gerrans to Cyclingnews' Trevorrow. "I've never seen so many people anywhere. It seemed that half the population of London and southern Britain were out on the road. It was a pretty quick stage and I got caught behind both crashes. I got stuck behind the first one and just as we got back on to the group there was another crash so we got stopped again. I managed to hang on even though it strung right out over the climb.
"I'm not feeling too bad and the chest is clearing up a little. Hopefully I will keep improving over the next few days.
"Gee, Robbie was way out the back and that was pretty special. Just the fact that he got back on, I mean there was no way I thought we would see him again. And then to get up and win, well that was something else."
Scott Sunderland (directeur sportif at CSC): "The whole weekend has been pretty amazing. The crowds have been huge and I would have to think back to when the Tour went to Germany in 2000 in Ulrich's home town, to see anything like that. It wasn't just the size of the crowds but the enthusiasm."
To run one of the highest profile teams in the biggest race in the world Sunderland declares that "Well, it is pretty special but I have been doing it in a lot of other big races and you have to treat this like any other race. Of course, the Tour does create extra pressures because it is such a huge event. It's important to keep on your toes, early mornings and late nights.
"There are more people around and we all have more commitments to our sponsors. But it's important to treat this like any other bike race whenever possible. You still have to get up and have breakfast just the same The biggest thing is for me to try and perceive things that are going to happen and be prepared for them.
"Of Course with Fabian in yellow that's great for the team and we will try and keep him up there for another day or two. It would be pretty special if he could wear yellow into Compiègne, being a Paris-Roubaix winner.
"Carlos and Fr�nk are both in good form and it is important to get them to the mountains in the best possible position. They will both lose time over Vino and Kl�den in the time trials, so they need to put some time into them in the Alps."
Christophe Le Mevel (Cr�dit Agricole): "I was feeling well, I did a few kilometres in the front. When I went [into the break], I believed in it, but it wasn't the good one. In the team, there is no question. Everyone gets their chance to attack. But the Tour, it's really a different race. In the finale the race is very fast, and there is twice as much bumping going on [as early on in the race]."
Wegmann hasn't seen anything like it
Fabian Wegmann
Photo �: Andrea H�bner
Fabian Wegmann thinks that the British aren't known for their bubbling temperament, but this weekend they tried very hard to set a good mood, the German reports on his website, www.fabianwegmann.de.
The Gerolsteiner rider had hoped for many spectators at the prologue, but he didn't expect that they would be standing six or seven-deep in every town and every small village that the peloton passed.
"I have never experienced anything like that," the German Champion contended, and elaborated that there were so many people that it was actually hard to take natural breaks. "It is a stupid situation. You are cycling along and hope that after the next curve there is no fan so you can releave yourself."
Wegmann was somewhat surprised with that because of all the doping discussion in the past weeks. "Journalists that wrote that cycling is dead were proved wrong."
As for his personal goals he still maintains it is a stage win. He also thinks that the team's sprinter, Robert F�rster, has a good shot at it. His teammate finished sixth yesterday, and was the rider "with the highest speed at the end," declared Wegmann.
The day ended hectically and the riders hastened to the busses to catch the Eurostar train back to mainland Europe.
Förster satisfied
German F�rster
Photo �: Sirotti
Robert Förster of Gerolsteiner finished sixth in stage one and is happy with the result. The German sprinter mentioned in his diary on radsportnews.com that it always takes him sometime to get into a rhythm in a stage race. He had the highest end speed, although that was too late. Förster acknowledged that his father would say "you are world champion in getting from 20th to fifth."
Like everyone else he was mightily impressed with the crowds and was happy that "despite the problems we have in our sport right now, there is still a lot of interest and enthusiasm."
After the ceremony on Tower Bridge and the 40-minute neutralized start, Förster and colleagues found it hard to find a spot to take a natural break with all the spectators and they had to go in to a quiet side street.
He spent a lot of time talking during the race, only waiting for the finale to try to sprint for the day's victory. One of the talk topics was that he weighed in as the heaviest rider at the medical check, with 87.5 kilograms. "All I can say is that I am sure the scale was off," joked the likeable rider in his diary.
Describing the end of the race, he revealed that "after the last mountain top it was full speed. Wrolich and Haussler worked super until 1500 metres to go. My friend 'Kraussi' (Sven Krau�) was cooked today, so he couldn't help. That happens sometimes," the sprinter showed no disappointment.
He then acknowledged that he started the sprint too late again, so he was boxed in a bit. But he didn't think the outcome was a surprise as "at the beginning of a Tour he [McEwen] is just outstanding."
Förster is hopeful for the next days as his form is there.
Basso visited by anti-doping inspectors
By Gregor Brown
Ivan Basso was visited by anti-doping inspectors Wednesday, July 4, for a surprise 'out of competition' control. The 29 year-old Italian, suspended June 15 for two years, was visited at his home in Cassano Magnago for a control ordered by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) on the behalf of UCI and WADA.
"Ivan is out training," said his wife Micaela according to La Gazzetta dello Sport's Luigi Perna. Basso has not raced since March 30, the last day of the Castilla y Leon, but he continues to train even though he can't return to racing until 2009 (October 24, 2008 the disqualification expires - ed.) due to his suspension by the Italian cycling federation (FCI) for involvement with Doctor Eufemiano Fuentes. CONI's investigation resulted in Basso admitting to being linked to Operaci�n Puerto via the 'Birillo' code name.
Basso still retains his racing license with the FCI authorized by the UCI and, as such, is subjected to surprised controls. To not be controlled Basso would have to write a letter of "resignation" for his license to be annulled. However, Basso continues to complete the required UCI forms for his daily whereabouts and he has decided to continue to be subjected to quarterly blood checks at UCI-accredited laboratories even though he is not required to do this since he is not engaged as a rider.
"In my career I have never used doping products or resorted to blood transfusions," Basso claimed at the time of his admission. He was said to have only extracted blood to Fuentes but never had it transfused. "It was a weak moment, but I am aware that attempting to dope is the same as doping. I will serve my sentence and return to the work I love."
Webcor Builders extends sponsorship
Webcor Builders announced to return in 2008 as sponsor of UCI Elite women�s team. The American outfit will complete at least one block of international racing overseas in 2008. Andy Ball, President and CEO of Webcor, stated that "becoming a UCI Team and racing internationally was the logical next step for our women�s team. This year, more than any other, we have clearly demonstrated the depth of our squad and that the collective team is truly capable of competing as well as winning at the highest level. It was time [to move up a level]."
Webcor Builders is the longest running title sponsor of a North American women�s professional cycling team in existence today. Its goal is to help riders achieve their true potential. It started out in 1999 with supporting Alto Velo in the Bay Area, an amateur racing club that has more than 400 members.
Webcor Builders helped sending 1994 World Champion Karen Brems to the 2000 Olympics. Karen went on to become directeur sportif, and was instrumental in molding Christine Thorburn into an Olympian when the professional women�s team started in 2004.
Webcor also supported a professional men's squad, which capped off a great 2004 year by winning the San Francisco Grand Prix, beating top teams like US Postal Service on its home turf. The Webcor Builders women�s team is currently ranked number one in the U.S. National Racing Calendar Team rankings, and holds three of the top five spots in the individual rankings.
ÖRV does unannounced doping tests after Nationals
All the Austrian teams tested clean after the national championships, the national cycling federation has announced. It conducted unannounced controls on the main teams, Elk Haus, Volksbank, RC ARB� Resch & Frisch Gourmetfein Wels and Swiag, all of which are also riding the Tour of Austria.
"The ÖRV wants to take care of everything and ordered the controls as a security measure before the Tour. Yesterday we got the results, and they were all negative," said ÖRV finance director Herbert Kocher.
Australians celebrate trio of victories
Australian cyclists were celebrating a weekend of success with Queensland's Robbie McEwen claiming the first stage of the Tour de France in England while at the Schladming MTB World Cup round in Austria Sam Hill and Tracey Hannah took out the men's and women's downhill finals.
McEwen's win equals the record of Germany's Erik Zabel for the most stage wins by a rider still competing. McEwen won the first of his twelve Tour de France stages in 1999 on the Champs �lys�es in Paris. In 2002 he won the stages in Reims and Paris; 2004 in Namur and Gu�ret; 2005 in Montargis, Karlsruhe and Montpellierin and last year he won in Esch-sur-Alzette, Saint-Quentin and Vitr�.
While McEwen was sprinting to victory on a slightly uphill finishing straight in England mountain bikers Hill and Hannah were barreling full speed downhill in Austria. It's the second victory in two weeks for the reigning World Champion Hill, 21, who won the previous round at Monte-Sainte-Anne in Canada.
The West Australian, who rides with the Iron Horse-Monster Energy team, clocked 3'51"44 for the win, a clear five seconds faster than second- placed Gee Atherton of Great Britain. Queensland's Nathan Rennie was eighth in 4'00". Hill, now on 807 points, continues to lead the Downhill Nissan/UCI World Cup series ranking and is 168 points ahead of second ranked Steve Peat of Great Britain.
In the women's downhill final, 19 year-old Tracey Hannah of Queensland, 2006 Junior World Champion, upset her more experienced rivals to win in 4'41"50, ahead of 25 year-old Frenchwoman and World Cup Series leader Sabrina Jonnier, who clocked 4'43"06. The Australian teenager is now ranked fifth on the series standings.
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Nestling in the heart of the Ardèche countryside, at the confines of the wine-growing terroirs of St-Joseph and Croze l'Hermitage, our campsite, surrounded by orchards, is on the banks of the Doux, a small river ideal for both swimming and fishing in. The unspoilt and beautiful nature basks in the warm sun - a true haven of peace for enjoying a relaxing break with friends or family.
The Green Ardèche opens the door of the south-east, where the vineyard 'St-Joseph' clings to the sloppy coasts of the Rhône, sunlit by the mediterranean climate.
If the Chauvet cave takes the visitor back in time to the pre-historic period, the Green Ardèche is in the present, giving you the time for living !
The Green Ardèche is a living countryside, with a pleasant and wooded landscape, rendez-vous of bucolic souls and gourmets. In short, a paradise for Nature Lovers !


I'm still catching my breath after an amazing weekend in Boston. Some crazy person scheduled me to run a marathon on Monday, fly 6.25 hours home on Tuesday, and start my first day on my new job at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Oh wait, that crazy person is me! And I have a lot to say about the whole Boston Marathon experience!
So, first I must confess the fact that I missed my flight to Boston on Friday and added six hours to an already very long travel day. Add on top of that the cough and chest congestion that I managed to catch during taper, and it was a pretty rough start to the weekend. Thank goodness I had already planned to run to enjoy the experience and not to race for time, because I wasn't doing myself any favors in the days before the race.
I got happily settled at the house of some long-time friends John and Christine and enjoyed catching up with them. My brother- and sister-in-law and nephew also came up from Connecticut and it was great to see them and have their support at the race!
On Saturday my family went to the expo with me at the Hynes Convention Center. What an amazing sea of people! I'm not a fan of expos but I have to give credit to the organizers. Any time I had a question a volunteer seemed to step forward and give the answer before I could even ask the question! In no time I had my bib and an exceptionally nice blue and yellow long-sleeved technical tee. I couldn't leave yet though without finding my name on the wall of marathon participants.
So happy to be listed on that wall among all of the 2016 Boston Marathon participants!
Once outside the expo we walked down the street to see the marathon finish line on Boylston Street.
Tourists crowded around to see the Boston Marathon Finish line on Boylston Street.
We had to go across the finish line to get to our lunch restaurant but I refused to walk across it and made my husband carry me. I wasn't going to cross that finish line on my own two feet until I raced across it on Monday!
On Sunday, the day before the race, I pretty much laid low and drank as much herbal tea as I could to try to get as healthy as possible! For the pre-race dinner my husband Mike cooked us all an amazing pesto pasta dish with portobello mushrooms and asparagus, and made a caprese salad and garlic bread. Carbo-loading like a boss!
After dinner I took a hot bath to relax and help ease the cough and congestion. Then it was early to bed at 9:30 p.m.! Click the link to the next post for my Boston Marathon 2016 Recap Part II!


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New PlayStation 5 Commercial Released
By Rollin Bishop - September 14, 2020 10:27 am EDT
PlayStation has officially released a new live-action commercial spot for the PlayStation 5, the upcoming next-gen console expected to release later this year. As with the first live-action commercial for the PS5, the new one -- titled "The Edge - Play Has No Limits" -- is basically a pitch that gaming and reality are closer than ever before on the new console.
The ad shows a young man in a fishing boat suddenly find himself at the head of a magical fleet of ships that then pass through a water barrier... into space? "It's really just talking about who we are as a brand and exciting and thrilling our fans," Eric Lempel, PlayStation's global head of marketing, told Variety about the new spot. "We want to excite and thrill you. We want to show them a path to the mysterious unknown… what you're seeing is them coming to the edge and then going beyond. And really, that's what we're trying to signal here. It's not about the features. It's a brand spot."
Notably, the spot doesn't highlight any specific video games. That may change after the PlayStation 5 showcase this Wednesday, September 16th, where the company will share more news about the upcoming next-gen console and its many video games. Once there is a release date and price associated with the PS5, it seems likely that PlayStation will happily market both heavily in the lead up to release.
The PlayStation 5 is currently set to release Holidays 2020, though there is no definitive release date beyond that. At this point, the biggest chunks of information that we actually have about the upcoming next-gen console are its specs, the look of the base console, and its new controller, the DualSense. As noted above, it is that the pricing and release date for the PS5 will be revealed this Wednesday. You can check out all of our previous coverage of the PlayStation 5 right here.
What do you think about the new live-action ad for the PlayStation 5? Are you looking forward to Wednesday's PS5 event? Let us know in the comments, or hit me up directly on Twitter at @rollinbishop to talk all things gaming!
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Baltimore Memorial Day Mass a time to remember, honor dead
By Karen Osborne
kosborne@CatholicReview.org
More than 50 people gathered for Mass on a hillside at the New Cathedral Cemetery in West Baltimore on a bright, sunny Memorial Day morning May 25 to remember and celebrate lives lost to war and violence, as well as other personal losses.
Linda Rhinehart, a parishioner of St. Philip Neri in Linthicum, came to honor an uncle, George Holmes, who died of gas inhalation in World War I, as well as her grandmother and grandfather, Anne and Stephen Holmes, who are buried in the cemetery.
"We're here to remember the souls who fought in all of the wars, those who defended our country," she said. "I have family buried here, so I thought it was perfect."
As birds sang and police sirens sounded in the background, Archbishop William E. Lori asked Massgoers to think about the purpose of Memorial Day as a moment to "remember our honored dead, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice," as well as a time to pray for "an end to war and an end to violence" of all kinds, he said.
Along with the traditional definition of a Memorial Day as a time to honor and remember servicemen and women who have died in defense of the United States, Archbishop Lori encouraged local Catholics to use Memorial Day to remember those who have died violently on the streets of Baltimore without anyone to remember or pray for them.
"Let it be ourselves, this group, in this cemetery, at this Mass," he said.
The number of violent deaths "is mounting, and it is of gravest concern to all of us," he added.
In the homily, Archbishop Lori said he hoped Baltimore can "pull together as a community" to fix conditions that spark violence and inequality, such as poverty and drug abuse. He also prayed for members of local law enforcement, for deceased family members and friends of those present, and for priests and religious buried in the cemetery.
"There is no better way to remember our beloved dead than in a Mass," Archbishop Lori said. "Death is not the last word in our lives."
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10 February 2012 by Allan Reid
SONA - Silence does little to comfort mining co's
President Zuma's State of the Nation Address has done little to comfort mining companies and potential resource investors in South Africa. This is according to Allan Reid, Director in the Corporate and Commercial practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. He says that although no mention was made in his address of nationalisation or the 'State Intervention in the Minerals Sector' report (SIMS), commissioned by the ANC to consider the issue of nationalisation, President Zuma affirmed once again this morning that nationalisation was not government policy.
"What is clear from the SIMS report is that a wholesale nationalisation of the minerals sector is not feasible – not for any reasons of policy, but rather in pure economic terms. Is this the nationalisation to which President Zuma was referring? But then, what of the selective nationalisation, or what the SIMS report refers to as "nationalisation of targeted mineral extraction" which, maintains the report, "is always an option, particularly for strategic monopoly-priced mineral feedstocks". Is selective nationalisation also off the table?", asks Reid
"And what of the erosive nationalisation which is already taking place within the industry? There has been a slow but steady erosion of the rights of mineral right holders since the promulgation of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (MPRDA).
" The concept of mineral rights was abolished on 1 May 2004 and was replaced with a system of state granted licences for prospecting and mining. These licenses are granted on a use it or lose it principle, a far cry from the principles of mineral rights which were not time-bound and could be freely sold or encumbered without government interference.
In addition to the MPRDA, the Mining Charter imposed further burdens on miners with regard to BEE compliance. Although the Charter provided for BEE shareholding to be introduced "for fair market value", the reality remains that the vast majority of these transactions have posed a significant financial burden on mining companies and their balance sheets. In addition, mining companies now also had to foot the bill for social and labour plans tailored to uplift and develop local communities. No one doubts that the intentions of the Charter are laudable. The problem is that the mining industry is bearing the burden of the government's socio-economic reforms within this sector," he notes.
"Then" says Reid, "in 2008 the government resuscitated the state-owned mining company, African Exploration, Mining and Finance Corporation, to compete head-on with mining companies. This was followed shortly thereafter by the introduction of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act, 2008 which imposed royalties on miners with effect from 1 March 2010. The Code of Good Practice and the revised Mining Charter of September 2010 imposed yet further restrictions on the rights of mining companies to operate their businesses to the best advantage of their shareholders. While nobody is suggesting that the mining industry should have no social conscience and should not contribute to socio-economic upliftment, over-regulation, coupled with inconsistent application of frequently ambiguous regulation, does nothing to enhance South Africa's image as a resource investment destination of choice."
Reid says that to compound the issue, the SIMS report proposes still further interference. It suggests that this could be achieved, inter alia, through an increased state/BEE shareholding of 30%, through limiting the issue of prospecting rights only over areas where the Council for Geosciences has determined that "there are no biddable mineral assets in the license area" or through the imposition of a windfall tax or a Resource Rent Tax of 50% once a miner has achieved a "normal" return (suggested to be 15%) on its investment.
"Many of the proposals in the SIMS report will be welcomed by the mining industry, particularly the recognition of the need for improved infrastructure, the need for the skills development of our people and the need for social upliftment. However, there remains an air of uncertainty within the industry, an anticipation of "What next?"
"The nationalisation debate was raised by Julius Malema in July 2009 and has raged on since then. Hopefully government has now quelled that debate insofar as the general minerals industry is concerned. It must now move quickly and act decisively so that the industry can move forward with certainty and purpose," he adds.
Allan Reid Director, Sector Head Johannesburg Full Profile
https://www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com/en/en/news/press-releases/2012/corporate-and-commercial/The_State_of_the_Nation_Address.html


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The one who said that a combination of thunder storms and sea rocks is the worst thing that can happen to sailors, clearly didn't have to survive one. The real deal starts the morning after, and this is the exact time when you, dear player enter the cruel world of Out of Reach.
The first enemy to encounter after surviving the storm will be your own body. Even the tropical forests have rainy days and cold nights... at least for a castaway in shorts. Searching for a shelter to stay over night could be almost as essential as finding food before someone considers you as something to eat.
Although the archipelago was considered deserted before ships started to crash into sea rocks nearby, every kind of area on the island has its natural inhabitants who just don't give a warm welcome. Thinking twice every time before moving ahead could be one of the smartest things to do.
Staying on a beach after crushing your boat allows you to hunt for slowly moving animals and gives the ability to see at long distances. Disadvantage - you can be seen from exactly the same distance and there's always someone to call you his own slow-moving food.
Before being able to found your first wooden settlement, you will need to stay constantly on the move, hunt and avoid being hunted at the same time. Getting to know the nearest neighbourhood could be your first step to stop looking like a bait. In Out of Reach, you are put into diverse environments of jungle, desert, plain, mountains and forest. Due to constantly changing weather and surrounding under players' influence and interaction you need to travel across the land in search of a minute of peace or gather enough resources to build a boat and find home on other parts of the archipelago.
In order to stay on the top of the food chain, you need to work harder than others. Everything starts from finding certain resources. Chop trees, mine stone, gather flax and food. Equip yourself and start searching for more sophisticated materials like copper and tin to produce bronze and other alloys.
Use a variety of workshops, furnaces and tools to craft armour and weapons. Check which combination of gear has better performance and suits your game style best. Upgrade equipment using new resources or items obtained in battle. Store, collect or trade your stuff with other players!
Looking for a place to store your timber or a quiet and cosy room to forge a sword and tan a skin of an elephant? Build your own stronghold! Use dozens of building elements like walls, stairs and floors to assemble the house of your dreams in an environment of your choice... or just take control of one.
The best solutions to problems are most often invented during battles. Everyday life on islands full of castaways is not an exception. To successfully protect your territory or gain control of a new one, you will need the advantage.
The greater the distance, the safer you are. Ballista may be slow to load and unable to move but the ability to pierce a target with a 1,5m dart few hundred meters away in no time shouldn't be underestimated.
Unusual situations require extraordinary solutions. When an axe doesn't help or doors are just too thick it's time for a trebuchet. Construction costs both time and resources but nothing surprises like a forced entry through a wall.
Well, there's actually one thing that surprises more - a tricky and deadly trap! Use trip wires at the doors, stairs or wherever you want, connect them with ballistae or boulder throwers, place a bait and wait for the unwelcome guests.
When everything fails, you might consider an attack from above. Construct a tower, install a launcher ramp and take off on a glider to bomb enemies' bases, get through walls or just take a look from a different perspective.


A splash of colors that surely enticed every spectators during the Bangsi Festival. The whirlwind of colors just made the contingent's performance more spectacular. An awe to every audience who see them move, sway and dance all the way.


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Only valid within the area shown on the map below.


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Youth efforts, on-farm clean energy & city innovations focus of Royalton tour
Central, MN
Over 30 people gathered July 16, 2014 in Royalton to tour and learn about exciting clean energy accomplishments and happenings in Royalton, Minnesota! Central Clean Energy Resource Team (Central CERT) hosted the tour in collaboration with the City of Royalton and its local Youth Energy Summit (YES!) Team. Participants heard from Mayor Andrea Lauer and learned about Minnesota GreenStep Cities, community-scale energy efficiency measures, solar energy, energy retrofits, and projects by Youth Energy Summit (YES!) Team, including oil recycling, and more!
Who is CERTs, anyway?
Sarah Hayden Shaw, Central CERT Coordinator, kicked off the event by talking about community energy and the value of collaborating together and learning from each other's projects. The City of Royalton is a perfect place to highlight this sort of collaboration. The City is part of Minnesota GreenStep Cities and has been implementing several best practices in order to become more sustainable and resilient. There are also a number of projects underway in the community and the day's event gave attendees a snapshot of all sorts of efforts underway in and around Royalton. Download her presentation >>
Retro Green Energy recently fixed significant air leakage at local congregation
We kicked things off with a presentation from Chris Froelke, owner of Retro Green Energy. After working with a few local residents, Chris was recruited to help a local congregation. During a free energy audit, he noted that there was significant air leakage in the roof area of Holy Trinity Church. The old insulation was removed (seven 30-yard dumpsters worth); exposing a 1 1/2-inch crack running the entire length of the church roof, which had caused paint issues and high air leakage. "We spray-foamed everything and then blew in cellulose insulation," said Froelke. Check out Chris' presentation (with pictures!) below. Download his presentation >>
What about Royalton Mayor Andrea Lauer and her groupies?
Much to the delight of the Andrea Lauer groupies in the room (many CERTs folks among them), next up was Mayor Andrea Lauer to talk about the city's efforts in implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Andrea spoke about her approach to getting things started in Royalton. As the economy was taking a downturn, she felt that the City needed to look at options to really save tax payer dollars. Royalton started with a project that would let them get their feet wet, but hopefully really deliver some savings: replacement of the traffic signal bulbs with LED bulbs. By changing bulbs that were 100-150 watts each to bulbs that were 10-watt LED bulbs, Lauer stated "we were excited to see the benefit to the environment and to the bottom line for our city".
"It's not often I look forward to receiving bills, but I could hardly wait to get that first utility bill!" said Lauer excitedly. "It was cut in half. That very first success prompted us to look further." They deemed the next natural step would be to have an energy audit completed on city buildings and school buildings. They uncovered big savings potential. With those successes on efficiency under their belts, they decided to look into renewables. Andrea proudly shared "the best story of all". Royalton's 7.55 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system was manufactured by tenKsolar and installed by the Rural Renewable Energy Alliance. The solar installation is located on the roof of City Hall. Comparing the baseline year 2010, before the solar PV installation and other efficiency measures were implemented, City Hall's electric use has decreased from about 50,000 kWh to 31,000 kWh.
"The total cost of the project would be $83,000. So we tried something pretty 'off the wall,'" Lauer said. "We leased the roof to a for-profit company, Sundial Solar. They received a federal tax credit of 30 percent. The city then received a rebate from our local utility for $16,000." Lauer explained that the remaining cost to the city was $8,200, paid over five years for an annual payment of about $1,600. Being that the efficiency measures and solar PV generation combined reduced the energy use for the city by 39 percent and $1,700 per year, this means the city actually made money on the project.
This solar photovoltaic system contributes to the stats of the Minnesota B3 Benchmarking rating, which deemed the building uses only about one fifth of the energy compared to a new building built to current energy codes. Learn more by visiting the B3 Benchmarking tool if you're interested in learning about how your city can save energy and money by managing your buildings, improving your building portfolio efficiently, and monitoring the improvements.
Royalton in the design phase for project with Sheerwind
Building on these effort, the City of Royalton has also begun working with a local venture called Sheerwind. This Minnesota company has 14 projects in the design phase, including one in Royalton. They gave an overview of their technology and their vision for its implementation. Download their presentation >>
What has the YES! Team been working on at the Royalton High School?
The Youth Energy Summit (YES!) Team shared YES's work with Royalton High School. Soon-to-be-sophomores Molly Presler and Alli Moga wowed and engaged the attendees by explaining projects they've been working on since eighth grade with YES!. After the presentation at City Hall, attendees carpooled to visit Youth Energy Summit (YES!) team's oil recycling facility at the high school. Both Molly and Alli, proudly positioned next to their bikes, waved attendees to the site down the road. The oil recycling facility makes it easy for everyone to discard their used car oil in an environmentally friendly fashion, where previously there hadn't been any good options. Molly and Alli explained that the oil collection bin was donated by East Side Oil Company and the operation was started in the 2012-2013 school year. Download their presentation >>
Touring Popps' family farm with solar and wind installations
Following the short oil recycling pit stop, attendees again carpooled in order to see the Popps' family farm which included both a wind turbine, a solar photovoltaic installation, adorable animals and four of the nicest people you've ever met! Doug and Jane shared their process and approach to making the best decisions they could for the future of their farm and their kids. The Popps engaged the 30+ people on the tour by walking everyone through how they applied for grants, how the installation process worked with both projects, and how they have saved money by implementing both solar photovoltaic and wind turbines on their property.
Doug Popp reiterated a good point that many folks may or may not know, which was that his solar panels did very well this last winter with the late spring, due to the sun's reflection off of the snow. "It's been more cost-effective to use the solar power," said Popp. Doug noted that their solar panels do not require the maintenance that the wind turbine does; also the solar panels were slightly cheaper to install. Concluding the tour, the family was very generous in offering a tour of their family farm, followed by serving everyone ice cream (with a delicious array of toppings) in their nicely decorated barn. It was a perfect way to end the day.
Thanks to all of our wonderful speakers and hosts!
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Community-scale energy efficiency measures, Sarah Hayden Shaw, Central CERT >>
Overview of installation at Holy Trinity Church, Chris Froelke, Retro Green Energy >>
Youth Energy Summit (YES!), Ali Moga and Molly Pressler >>
See an article in the Morrison County Record about this event >>
This effort tells the stories of Minnesota municipalities, counties, and schools and the tangible results of their energy-saving efforts to inspire others to take their own actions. See all stories in this series >>


Who knows what dreams really mean, after all they are sometimes incoherent pulses of the subconscious mind. For some reason, mine can sometimes make me pay attention to something that I didn't put a lot of thought into the first time around. Last night was one of those times.
In my dream you were probably closer to 4 or 5 and you were riding a bike with no training wheels and very independent in your thoughts and actions. I was following close behind to watch you how you interacted with the world around yo, but you didn't know I was there. It was sad because it was like you were finding your own way in life without any help from your mother or father and you were like a latch-key kid in your own little world. It bothered me because you are very loved by both of us and hopefully we have provided you with the correct parenting thus far. You didn't talk to strangers and you didn't wander off into a bad part of the neighborhood, but danger was all around you. The dream went on with me following you and sort of hearing your thoughts on what you were going to do next. They were simple thoughts but of advanced maturity at your age in the dream.
When I awoke from the dream I was saddened. I realized that the neighborhood was actually my old one when I was growing up and the little girl I thought was you was actually me. Although I chose to live with my father and although he provided for me, I had to mature on my own a little faster than most kids at 11. I had the ability to go anywhere and do anything without his consent, but I always had a sense of awareness of what was dangerous and what not to get into. I don't blame my father for lack of parenting, because even though he could have been better at providing a better rearing for me, I believe God was there to provide for me the nurturing I needed to become who I am today.
I'm not sure what exactly you might take from this, but I felt compelled to write about it. No matter what life throws your way or no matter what troubles you may have growing up I will always be here for you. The inevitability for you to disappointment me is always going to be there as it is with any parent, but my love for you will overcome any obstacle or situation. I will also pray for any lack of parenting on my behalf, that the lord will show you the way as he did for me.


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Anna Netrebko showed an archive video from the wedding with Yusif Eyvazov
The artists celebrated their fifth marriage anniversary.
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Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov got married five years ago. The wedding of a 49-year-old opera diva and a 43-year-old Azerbaijani tenor took place in Vienna at the Coburg Palace. Today, on the occasion of the anniversary, the performer shared footage from the celebration with the public.
On a holiday, Anna wore a dress by Russian designer Irina Vityaz, and on the star's head was the Chopard tiara, which cost about a million euros. The singer Philip Kirkorov was a witness at the star wedding.
Wedding of Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov
"5 years. The flight is going well. I love ", – Netrebko succinctly commented on the wedding video in her microblog on Instagram (the author's spelling and punctuation are hereinafter given without changes. – Prim. line.).
Yusif, in turn, also congratulated his wife on social networks. He noted that he and his wife have been officially married for five years, and before that they had been together for two years. "We walk together through life hand in hand. May it always be so. I love ", – wrote the singer in the microblog on Instagram.
Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov
Recall that Netrebko and Eyvazov met at a rehearsal of Puccini's opera Manon Lescaut. The artists took part in the production as soloists. According to the singer, she flew to Rome with a bad mood and an unlearned part. However, when Anna saw her partner and heard his pure Russian speech, she thawed and accepted the situation. But for Yusif, acquaintance with his future wife was purely professional. The artist admitted that at first they were just rehearsing and preparing to play the play. However, three weeks later, romantic feelings began to arise between the artists. But at the same time, both did not immediately understand what was happening between them, and when they realized, they began to be afraid of it. Six months after the beginning of the romance, they announced their engagement. For both artists, this marriage was the first.
Anna has a relationship with a baritone Erwin Schrott son is growing Thiago Arua, which was born in 2008. Note that the opera diva was together with her former lover for six years. The lovers were engaged, but the relationship was never officially registered, and in 2013 they decided to leave because of each other's constant employment.
Anna Netrebko with her son and Yusif Eyvazov
Note that Anna's son is diagnosed with autism. Netrebko learned about her son's illness late. Outwardly, the boy was no different, the only thing he did not like was to communicate with other children. However, then the artist believed that this was due to the fact that Thiago lived in an environment where others spoke four languages. But after Anna and her husband noticed that the child sometimes did not react to them, they sounded the alarm.
The singer puts a lot of effort into making the boy progress in development. Specialists are involved with the child. Now the artist has achieved visible success. The boy is socialized, he communicates with other children, learns to play the guitar and sing. By the way, Yusif treats the boy warmly and brings him up on a par with Anna. The other day he showed how a boy reads a poem by Alexander Pushkin.
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Statement from Director Andrei Iancu on the loss of The Honorable Gerald J. Mossinghoff
The United States Patent and Trademark Office mourns the loss of The Honorable Gerald J. Mossinghoff, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, and a true legend in the American intellectual property community.
In 1957, Commissioner Mossinghoff began his patent career, working as a patent examiner. Almost 25 years later, after practicing law outside the USPTO and serving in a number of important government positions, President Ronald Reagan appointed Mossinghoff as the head of the USPTO. Mossinghoff set to work furthering American innovation through improved customer service and examinational efficiency. Among other accomplishments, Mossinghoff led the USPTO towards automation, integrating computers into agency operations, and towards self-sufficiency, working with Congress to increase patent and trademark fees. At the same time, Mossinghoff was busy helping to stand up the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, created to ensure greater uniformity in patent law.
Other organizations similarly benefited from Mossinghoff's leadership, including the General Assembly of the United Nations Intellectual Property Organization, where he served as Chairman, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, where he served as Deputy General Counsel, and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, where he served as President.
Later in his career, Mossinghoff returned to the USPTO in an advisory role, serving for eight years as a member of the Patent Public Advisory Committee. He also practiced law at the Oblon law firm and taught patent law at George Washington University Law School. His illustrious career was capped by being inducted into the Intellectual Property Hall of Fame in 2007.
Commissioner Mossinghoff brought his passion for law and science to every organization he touched, leaving a lasting mark on American innovation. I, the USPTO, and the entire IP community will miss him dearly.
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West Bromwich Albion have finally signed Paul Robinson from Watford for £250,000.
Negotiations started last week between the defender and West Brom, but after prolonged discussions the deal has now been completed.
The 24-year-old has agreed a two-year deal after lengthy negotiations, and the fee could rise to £375,000 depending on appearances and the Baggies earning promotion to the Premiership.
Robinson is not expected to play any part in Tuesday's top-of-the-table clash with Sheffield United, but Baggies manager Gary Megson is delighted with his new signing.
"We've been tracking Paul for a few seasons now," Megson told the club's official website.
"He's always done well against us - including this season. We think he's a good addition to the squad who will spice up competition down the left flank.
"We've also got him at a good price. I thought the fee would have been much higher for a player of his calibre."
Watford-born Robinson made 252 appearances for the Hornets, scoring nine goals.
Hornets chairman Graham Simpson admitted it was his decision to sell Robinson and not manager Ray Lewington's.
"This offer was totally unsolicited, Paul wasn't looking for a move and we weren't looking to move him on," said Simpson.
"Obviously this is not something Ray Lewington would want to do in an ideal world, but he understands the reason behind the decision, which was made by myself and the board."


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About NIK GOWING
Nik Gowing is Founder and Co-Director of Thinking the Unthinkable – an independent project helping leaders understand the threats and opportunities in the new era of radical uncertainty and disruption. The COVID-19 pandemic has confirmed all the project's alerts to leaders since 2014.
In 2016 Nik co-authored (with TtU Co-Director Chris Langdon) the book "Thinking the Unthinkable". Their work is based on hundreds of top level confidential interviews and conversations with corporate and public service leaders, plus hundreds more conversations with a new generation of aspiring leaders.
Thinking the Unthinkable reveals candidly why so many leaders face new difficulties identifying what looms in the disruptions of the "new normal" which started emerging in 2014 then exploded in 2020 with COVID-19 and the deepening climate emergency.
Nik Gowing was a main presenter for the BBC's international 24-hour news channel BBC World News 1996-2014. He presented 'The Hub with Nik Gowing', BBC World Debates, Dateline London, plus location coverage of major global stories.
For 18 years he worked at ITN where he was bureau chief in Rome and Warsaw, and Diplomatic Editor for Channel Four News (1988-1996). He has been a member of the councils of Chatham House (1998–2004), the Royal United Services Institute (2005–present), and the Overseas Development Institute (2007-2014), the board of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy including vice chair (1996-2005), and the advisory council at Wilton Park (1998-2012 ). In 1994 he was a fellow at the Joan Shorenstein Barone Center in the J. F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He was a board member for the Hay Literature Festival (2005-2018). He is currently on the festival's foundation board.
"Skyful of Lies and Black Swans", Nik's peer-reviewed study at Oxford University, identified the inevitable threat to leaders from what has now been labelled 'fake news'. The ground-breaking work highlighted the vulnerability, fragility and brittleness of institutional power in the new all-pervasive public information space. It built on research he initiated at Harvard University.
In 2014 Nik was appointed a Visiting Professor at Kings College, London in the School of Social Science and Public Policy. From 2016-18 he was a Visiting Professor at Nanyang University (NTU), Singapore focussing on deepening and widening the "Thinking the Unthinkable" research. From 2014 he was a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Geo-Economics. In September 2017 he was an adviser on leadership challenges to the President of the UN General Assembly.
He was awarded Honorary Doctorates by Exeter University in 2012 and Bristol University in 2015. They recognise his ongoing cutting edge analyses and distinguished career in international journalism.
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The site of the first British colony in Australia, Sydney was established in 1788 at Sydney Cove by Arthur Phillip, commodore of the First Fleet. The city is built on hills surrounding Sydney Harbour – an inlet of the Tasman Sea on Australia's south-east coast. It is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and its beaches. The metropolitan area is surrounded by national parks, and contains many bays, rivers and inlets.
Sydney is considered an alpha+ world city, as listed by the Loughborough University group's 2008 inventory, is ranked 16th among global cities by Foreign Policy's 2008 Global Cities Index and is an international centre for commerce, arts, fashion, culture, entertainment, education and tourism. According to the Mercer cost of living survey, Sydney is Australia's most expensive city, and the 66th most expensive in the world. Sydney also ranks among the top 10 most livable cities in the world according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting and The Economist.
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More Russian athletes admit to doping
Russia's tainted track and field body - RusAF - has confirmed the confession of three more Russian athletes to doping.
Moscow 03 May, 2017 23:49 IST
Russia has been barred from international track and field since November 2015 because of large-scale doping. - AP
Three more Russian athletes, including a sprinter stripped of Olympic gold, have admitted to doping, the country's tainted track and field body (RusAF) said on Wednesday.
RusAF's anti-doping coordinator said she hoped the athletes' admission could help reinstate Russia, which has been barred from international track and field since November 2015 because of large-scale doping. Among the trio was sprinter Yulia Chermoshanskaya, a member of Russia's gold-medal winning 4x100m relay team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The relay quartet was last year stripped of gold after Chermoshanskaya tested positive for steroids in a doping retest and was disqualified for two years. Shot putters Anna Omarova and Soslan Tsirikhov, both disqualified for two years in March, also acknowledged guilt.
"We all hope that it may speed up the process of RusAF reinstatement," RusAF anti-doping coordinator Yelena Ikonnikova told AFP by phone. "I believe it will not worsen the situation."
Last month Russian hammer thrower Anna Bulgakova, 400m runner Antonina Krivoshapka, shot putter Yevgenia Kolodko, discus thrower Vera Ganeyeva and pole vaulter Dmitry Starodubtsev had admitted to doping.
Russia was banned from international athletics after evidence emerged of state-sponsored doping. The country was barred from last year's Rio Olympics and will not be able to send a team to this year's World Championships in London in August.
But 12 individual athletes have been allowed to compete as neutrals.
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Appointed to CEO in January 2019, Matthew leads the Greater Rochester Health Foundation in its efforts to improve the health and wellness of adults and children throughout Rochester and its surrounding nine-county region. Prior to joining, he served as program director at the Missouri Foundation for Health, where he led a $20-million annual portfolio of responsive grantmaking during his 16-year tenure. He is currently pursuing his PhD from Saint Louis University's School of Public Health, holds a M.H.A degree from Saint Louis University's School of Public Health, and a B.S. degree in Community Health and Health Administration from Northern Illinois University School of Public Health.
Tom, a lifelong Rochester area resident, is a graduate of St. John Fisher College and also has an MBA from RIT. He joined the Health Foundation in 2006 bringing management experience gained from over 30 years with local business and volunteer organizations. Tom oversees investment, finance, and treasury functions for the Health Foundation.
Heidi joined the Health Foundation in 2010 and currently serves in the role of Chief Program Officer. While at the Health Foundation Heidi led a portfolio focused on children's healthy weight and most recently directed the Healthy Futures strategy aiming to strengthen whole child health in the greater Rochester region. Prior to the Health Foundation, Heidi worked in Atlanta at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on injury prevention, physical activity promotion and obesity prevention and directed health partnerships at the National Recreation and Park Association in Washington, DC. Heidi obtained her bachelor's degree in sports medicine from Mercyhurst University and her master's in Public Health from Emory University.
Jennifer obtained her MS from Clemson University and her BS from SUNY Fredonia. She has worked in all aspects of software development. This is Jennifer's first position in a non-profit organization and she is proud to be working for an organization that has such a positive impact on the community. Jen is the primary contact for all areas of the Grant Management System.
Anita joined the Health Foundation in 2016. Part of the Healthy Futures team, Anita has extensive experience with children's behavioral health and strengthening family systems. Prior to joining the Health Foundation, she served as the Healthy Start Project Director with the Perinatal Network of Monroe County. Anita is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Skidmore College, and master's degrees in Child Development and Family Studies from Syracuse University, and Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland.
Ari joined the Health Foundation in January 2018. He serves as Research and Evaluation Associate for the Health Foundation's Healthy Futures Strategy. Ari previously conducted research on adversity and resilience as a post-doctoral associate in the University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry. Ari earned a doctorate in Human Development and a master's degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from the Warner School of Education & Human Development. In addition, he holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Brandeis University.
Kristine joined the Health Foundation in 2013. As a Program Administrative Assistant she supports the Healthy Futures team working to advance whole child health in the greater Rochester region. Prior to the Health Foundation, Kristine held the position of executive secretary and psychologist's aide maintaining confidential student files and preparing special education documents while adhering to NYS regulations. She has been a tireless advocate for children and has volunteered as a parent member of the Committee for Special Education in the Greece Central School District.
Sharon obtained her BA from Princeton University and her MHSA from the University of Michigan. An established health care professional with more than 15 years of experience, her expertise includes strategic planning, budgeting, project management, capital planning, market research, and team facilitation. She has managerial experience within hospital systems, HMOs, and insurers in Colorado and California. Her primary interest is refining the grant making process so it is accessible, interactive, and transparent.
Bridgitte has a multiple skill set having experience in sales, administration and finance. Her skills and passion to serve easily translate from varied work environments which include non-profit and corporate environments. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Community and Human Services at SUNY Empire State College. She joins the Greater Rochester Health Foundation with great enthusiasm.
Justin is a Certified Public Accountant with more than six years of experience in not-for-profit accounting. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo, where he obtained his bachelor's degree in accounting. In his role as the Director of Accounting and Administration, Justin is responsible for managing the foundation's facility, accounting, payroll, and human resource functions. Justin is actively involved in the Rochester community as a junior board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester and he previously served as a board and finance committee member for Rising Leaders.
Chiara joined the Health Foundation in January 2018. As part of the Healthy Futures team, Chiara works closely with grantees in the execution and operating of grant related activities. She previously worked as Program Manager for Action for a Better Community's Save Our Youth program, where she became a trainer for New York State's DCJS SNUG program. Chiara has held roles at the Center for Youth, YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County, Hillside Family of Agencies, and the New York State Office of Children & Family Services. Chiara earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Buffalo State College.
Hannah earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from SUNY Fredonia and is pursuing a MPA from SUNY Brockport. Prior to her work at the Health Foundation, she obtained extensive experience as a payroll specialist. She has been a member of the Health Foundation since 2016 and is currently an Associate Program Officer for the Responsive Grant team. Hannah incorporates her education and expertise while working closely with grantees to ensure their success. She is proud to be helping the Health Foundation continue their valuable work for this community.
Jonathan joined the Health Foundation in 2015. He is a graduate of Western Governors University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Information Technology. Jonathan has more than seven years of experience providing technical and application support. In his role as Systems Administrator, Jonathan oversees all of the Information Technology needs of the foundation. Jonathan is an active member of the community and loves volunteering his time.


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February 8, 2015 by Rob McGregor
Early morning walk to the underground at Kings Cross.
Six months on in the UK and I haven't been able to feel entirely settled.
Each day is a mixture of love and hate with living here. My industry has such a wide pay scale and competition that good pay to work was much harder to come by than I expected. The first couple of months were tough and while I worked on one production early on (a post for entirely different time) I finally got a full time job working for a equipment hire house as a tech and driver. While I was convinced I could help on the technical side later, I have missed out on that chance and now just prep and deliver kit like most people at the job. I do miss working on broadcast but I also realize in helping with a London 48 Hour team and their side productions over the past few months that I also miss working as part of a team on something in production as well. My inabilities to decide on one specific area of work has really stopped me from zoning into a certain area of work here as well, being that I am still interested in camera, post, and film production. Combined with the pay and need to cover our living costs, I can't gamble on taking contract work or having to work for next to nothing in order to climb the ladder here at this time so instead I just continue to enjoy what I can.
This isn't supposed to sound entirely like a bummer. I do enjoy my weekends and seeing what I can around the city with my free time. While driving I also enjoy seeing parts of the city I wouldn't see and seeing some crazy things now and then. There are lots of things to see and do and so many interesting areas. Over the Christmas/New Year I also got to see other parts of England which was amazing, and I've also got to go to several events that just wouldn't be possible elsewhere.
Driving for my job has also had me visit some amazing places like Elstree Studios (where the original Star Wars and The Shining were filmed among others), Abbey Road Studios, the O2 Arena, Pinewood Studios (007, most of the Marvel films in the UK, etc.), and more. Every day has been interesting and because the company is small enough even the more experienced kit room people still drive around a reasonable amount. Plus I am still certainly learning new skills or adding to the ones I already had previously by being there.
But I think, barring seeing and getting some other work, in June or July I probably will be moving again to Budapest, Hungary to spend at least another year living there instead. My partner Rebecca is heading there at that time and it just isn't cost effective or probably great for my sanity to stay in the UK at the kit room for up to another year before she comes back. Once we finish in Hungary then we will look at our options which may include returning to the UK where Rebecca can work and I can look into my options in the industry here where possibility the pay won't be as big a deal at first but we will have to wait and see.
Until such time as I leave I will just continue to make the best of the opportunities I have in London and to learn as much in the kitroom as I can.
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I've been working at my current job at Avalon Studios for over 5 years now, and aside from the odd moments, I've never disliked it. I also had the luck of training here at the school (which closed in 2007) back in 2003 years before working here. I joke sometimes all I do is push buttons a lot, and I do, but what we're doing is either live content, recorded shows, archive materials, and lots more. I've learned a lot and got to teach people too. It might not be in my original plans of working more with field shoots and camera and lighting gear, but as a full time job it's been great to still be involved in the industry.
Avalon Studios is an amazing facility that sadly for more than half it's life just hasn't been used the way it deserved to. I've said it to plenty of people, both who work here and others asking about my work, but if it was located elsewhere in the world the place would be always humming along. Instead, outside of contracted company staff, the core company that now owns Avalon runs on only around 30 staff. For a building made to fit hundreds (and did at it's peak) that's insane.
Built by the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC) in the early 70's, Avalon Studios opened as a purpose built facility for the main hub of New Zealand television. And that's what it did when it opened in 1975. Any NZ made television between then and 1990 probably either was made at, shot by Avalon crews, or had begun in it's halls. And if it wasn't any of those it was instead being transmitted or retransmitted from the facility. The NZBC was split in the 70's, radio and TV into separate entitles, and TV became "Television New Zealand" or TVNZ and under the focus of a new "state owned company" things were going to slowly change.
By 1989 the face and shape of TV had indeed been changing as a drift towards Auckland over the years finally reached a flow over and Avalon's future would be forever changed after 1990. Less and less was produced over the years, and through into the 2000's TVNZ looked at selling the facility, which it accomplished back in April 2013. And while it's never fully stopped producing content, come this October 2nd when Trackside, operating two racing channels, finishes broadcasting after almost 22 years of doing so at Avalon (the full run of it existence so far, it too also moves to Auckland), almost 40 years of broadcast operation comes to an end as well.
I've spent a good chunk of last year editing a reel to be played in the lobby of around half of the almost 40 years of content made here. And it's just been crazy to think not much more prime time TV would be made here. The facility will go on as a dry hire site for commercial, film and some TV productions which come in from the outside… but the staff I work with on a day to day basis will sadly be let go. The knowledge and experience of these people, some who've been here since before the place opened, shouldn't be left to go to waste.
I will be leaving this job at the end of May, before I end up being another one who is in October, and yet I would have loved to have been leaving knowing that the facility was going to have a future with a well crewed team. I will miss the location, but I will miss the people I've worked with even more. The fact instead in a few months it'll be mostly empty is criminal… people in this country just don't know what we've got right in front of us.
Posted in Television, Work.	Tagged avalon, new zealand, studios, work.


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Peter Roberts is an award-winning producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. He's a five-time Grammy nominee, winner of the Billboard Songwriting Contest (Pop, 2014), and his music has charted in the Top 10 around the world, including a number one slot on the Billboard Smooth Jazz charts. Roberts has written songs for artists such as La Toya Jackson, George Benson, ATC, Bryan Duncan, Lou Bega, Daechelle, Survivor, Vesta Williams, The New York Voices, Irene Cara, Lisa Frazier, Vann Johnson, Aleesha, the Roberts Bros., GEM, Jesse Ritch, and many others.
Many of his songs and recordings have been placed in films and TV shows, including: House, Damages, Smallville, Basketball Wives, Plain Jane, High Society, Melrose Place, Ugly Betty, The Baxter, Sons of Anarchy, Hellcats, The Young & The Restless, The Real L Word, Blue Mountain State, City Girl Diaries, I Hate Valentine's Day, Bratz, Killer Movie, Cities of The Underworld, The Natalee Holloway Story, Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List, Boy Toy, 12 Dates of Christmas, Super Fun Night, and many more. His music has also been featured in video games such as Goat On A Float, Dance Battle VS, and Divided Airlines.
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The divide between Macs and PCs
Like it or not, Apple is leading the way with innovative products that Microsoft incorporates as its own.
Quynh Nguyen
It took me long enough, but I now feel sorry for personal computer users. I used to be a PC user and had a token Macintosh friend who would always rant how awesome Macs are. He wouldn't be loud or obnoxious about it, but would occasionally lower himself to a Mac vs. PC debate. Naturally, we parted from such debates with a heightened sense of superiority of our favored system. Ten years, two PC towers and three Mac systems later, I am a confirmed Mac geek who can acknowledge that her old Mac friend was right all along. And, boy howdy, did I go around proselytizing about the wonders and beauty of the Mac. It finally dawned on me that walking around and extolling the superiority of the Mac was just plain offensive and far from convincing.
PC users not only have wandering Mac prophets to berate them on their poor choice of computing system, they have to deal with the noxious presence of Apple. Apple iTunes, iPods, MacBooks and iMacs at the Bookstore. Those Mac vs. PC ads that poke fun at PC's expense. The sheer concentration of students wearing white Apple earbud headphones. You can't swing a dead cat at the Coffman Union without hitting someone using an Apple product.
To further add injury to insult, the newest version of Windows is leaving legions of dedicated Windows users roiling in agony and considering other operating systems. Some users don't mind and will update to Vista when they absolutely have to, just like they did for XP, ME, 2000 and 98. Others are upset at the way Microsoft dropped XP, a product that took many years to refine and had finally become much more stable and secure. And a scant few others are making the leap across the gulf to Macs.
Is it really that big of a leap? All the new Intel Macs can run Windows, just like a $500 Compaq or Dell computer can run Windows. If a person really wanted to, they could install Windows on their Mac and never have to deal with Mac OS X again, which has somewhat of a learning curve to get used to. New Macs can run Windows games like "Neverwinter Nights 2," "Dungeon Siege II" and "World of Warcraft" at superb speeds, all without the need of an emulator like Virtual PC. I made my Mac leap back in the days of the G3 blue-and-white and OS 9; those who make that leap now will have a much easier time getting used to a Mac.
If we turned back time about 20 years, we'd see the big ugly divorce between Apple and Microsoft where they fiercely competed with each other for market share. (Microsoft won.) In the wake of the divorce, most users sided with one OS while building a resentment of and denigrating the other. Now Microsoft and Apple have come around with flowers, reconciliatory statements and prospects of getting back together with software for each other's systems after 20 long years of being separated.
Why this, why now? Both Apple and PC can benefit from each other, ensuring mutual survival. We, the users, the consumers, the dispossessed children of this divide, are left confused and scratching our heads. Can PC users embrace the Mac as part of the family again? Can Mac users set aside their self-satisfaction and accept PC users as they are? Will we see better computer products in the future? Most likely.
Like Apple or hate it, Apple is leading the way with innovative products that Microsoft incorporates as its own. Honestly I can't think of a better model for Microsoft to pick than Apple. The one thing that sucks amid all this is that Windows users will have to change or adapt their concept of what it means to be a Windows user, as their OS becomes increasingly like Mac OS X. Between Vista and Mac OS X, there isn't a lot of room to run.
Quynh Nguyen welcomes comments at [email protected]


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Wheaton High School
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About Public Announcements
Information about school operations is announced publicly as soon as possible on local radio and television stations and other media. Emergency delay and closing information may be found:
On the MCPS home page
By calling the weather line, 301-279-3673
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On Comcast cable channel 34, Verizon FiOS channel 36, and RCN cable channel 89
If schools are closed or delayed, the announcement is made no later than 6:00 a.m. (or the night before if possible). If schools are closing early, the announcements are made by 11:00 a.m. Weekend decisions are made by the county's Interagency Coordinating Board for the use of public facilities (see Community Use of Public Facilities), but the same media list is used.
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Man Killed In Clarendon Park Area Sunday Night (Updated)
Photo courtesy of Sun-Times/NVP News
Almost exactly 24 hours after a shooting Saturday evening that was undoubtedly gang-related, another shooting took place Sunday. This time the motive is more puzzling, since the victim is non-gang-affiliated, or a "civilian," as many readers have told us. Shortly before 9pm, Gregory Dion Tuck Jr., the driver of a black sedan, was shot in the head as he drove southbound on Hazel. The shooting took place at the intersection of Windsor. He was 25 years old and lived on the 4800 block of Winthrop.
Witnesses tell us a silver car pulled up next to the black sedan and 5-6 shots were fired. Neighbors report hearing screaming, followed by the arrival of police squads and EMTs. Mr. Tuck was taken to Illinois Masonic by ambulance, which left the crime scene at breakneck speed.
As of midnight, the intersection was still blocked off with crime scene tape, and police officers were still investigating. The Tribune reports that Mr. Tuck arrived at Masonic in critical condition.
We will provide updates as we become aware of them.
Update: Shortly before 3pm on Monday, there was official confirmation of his identity and his death. We had seen unofficial mentions beginning an hour after the shooting, but we didn't want to post until we knew for a fact that his family had been notified.
Overnight and this morning we heard from many people who knew Mr. Tuck. We have rarely gotten so many unsolicited positive comments about someone featured in one of our posts. We want to share a few so that the community knows what a loss it has suffered. It is a tragedy when anyone is murdered, but particularly so when that person is a genuinely good person:
"I just would like to inform you about Greg Tucker Jr. I've known him from the day he was born. He was a good kid, he loved basketball, and he was not in any way associated or affiliated with any gang! The people that took his life were most definitely involved in gangs. He played basketball for Lincolnwood High School. After graduation, he attended college out of state. He was a great young man."
"The victim killed in the recent Uptown shooting was a stand out basketball player at Whitney Young and Lincoln Park high school and went on to play and graduate from college. He had recently had a daughter whom he loved dearly."
"Greg Tuck Jr. was not in a gang and was a great kid."
Crime In Wrigleyville & Boystown: Former Lincoln Park Hoops Star Killed In Uptown
DNAinfo: Uptown 'Hoops Legend,' Father Fatally Shot Sunday Night
Sun-Times: Popular North Side hoops star Gregory Dion Tucker Jr. fatally shot while driving in Uptown
Our deepest condolences to those who lost a friend, relative and role model. We hope his murderer(s) are found. May his memory be a blessing that lives on.
By Kate Uptown - October 17, 2016
Uptown Girl October 17, 2016 at 7:35 AM
So, what does that come to ? About a quarter to half a million of taxpayer's dollars spent for best-that-money-can-buy Illinois Masonic trauma care for two gang bangers shot in this week's Uptown drug turf war? (These guys are typically indigent because they have no reported taxable income from their drug selling jobs.)
No wonder there is no money left in the budget to house the homeless.
I have an idea. Let's kick out all the drug dealers and gangs living illegally in Uptown's low income housing units and use those units to house the homeless. Oops! My bad. I almost forgot that the career activists who run the Tent City movement are the same career activists who are affiliated with the pro-bono (taxpayer subsidized) law firms that represent the bad guys when attempts are made to evict the off-lease gangbangers and their families that illegally house them. They also initiate the police brutality cases against local police whenever the police put pressure on the gang activity. Criminals and prisoners have rights that must be protected at any and all cost to the neighborhood and taxpayers, you know! "Go Fund" that.
Black Pearl October 18, 2016 at 4:47 PM
Keep your mouth shut if you don't know the particulars. This young Man grew up in my Rec programs . He had a job, was planning for the future and a good father. He was just giving someone a ride. It cost him his life We We were just chatting this summer about life and the future. You aren't apart of the solution . I normally don't respond to comments but you will not slander his good character Those who do wrong should and will pay for their atrocities Mr. Dixon is not that person.
Thank You Uptown update for doing a equitable article we appreciate it:)
Uptown Girl October 18, 2016 at 9:52 PM
So, I can presume you are with me in wanting to get the gang bangers who shot him out of our community? And I can presume you agree that gang shootings waste lives and dollars that could be used more productively? Regardless of whether he is or is not a gang banger, aren't we all, especially your friend, paying a huge price in putting up with gangs housed illegally in this community. especially when they commit such horrible, violent crimes?. What do you proposed to end it so that someone else you know does not become the next victim?
Did you notice that the victim's car in the photo is sporting "temp plates"? Why am I not surprised? They generally do when they are about to be used for something illegal.
LadyJa October 17, 2016 at 2:57 PM
That is an ignorant comment. My plates are temporary, but i work and am about to be a student. Don't do drugs. So what does that say about your comment? You're basically saying that he got that car to plan his own death? Huh? No! Think before you speak.
Too bad it wasn't. The victim wasn't in a gang at all. He just plays basketball and goes to college. Greg Dion Tucker Jr.. That his name. Go look at his facebook and see that he didn't live this gang life.
To uptown girl. This was a boyfriend, a father, a victim of a senseless shooting. Do you not know temp plates are issued when you purchase a car. What an assonine comment. This is a close friend of mine. Think before you speak. You obviously dont live this everyday. So STFU!
Seen but not heard October 18, 2016 at 8:59 AM
Your comment is pathetic. Yes I said it. Pathetic.
I'm not saying that everyone with temp plates is involved in crime. I am saying that criminals and gang bangers involved in crimes very often sport temp plates when they are involved in crimes. Now, how would I know? I've had two stolen cars, both were used in crimes and found with temp plates instead of my plate. And I had to testify against the drug-dealing, chop-shop-running weapons-dealer-out-on-parole gang leader and put him back in jail for 8 years. He was running a car theft ring in Uptown highrises using valet parkers affiliated with his organization. So, my comment is based on personal experience. And, yes, I've had temp plates on a new car too. But I was not involved in a shooting at the time and I bet neither were you. Repeat. I'm not saying that everyone with temp plates is a criminal. I am saying that very often persons involved in crimes use temp plates.
Melanie October 17, 2016 at 2:24 PM
It's really sad that you ppl sit behind your computers and assume this young man was gang affiliated. He was actually a college graduate. he was in the wrong place at the wrong time while being a young black man. This could have happened to anyone. Stop assuming because he was shot and killed in uptown that it makes him a gang banger. I'm disgusted by you ppl. I am a US Navy Veteran from uptown who actually knew this young man. Y'all should be ashamed of yourselves...
Too bad this article ain't nothing but a damn lie. Somebody died because idiots with guns wanna go out and shoot people. This so called "gang member" that got shot wasn't in a gang. As a matter of fact, he hatrd gangs just as much as I do. This so called "gang member" went to college and played basketball and tried to be something. This so called "gang member" was a very good man wkth a daughter. This do called "gang member" is Greg Tucker Jr.. I looked up to when I was younger. To say that a good guy like him was in a damn gang pisses me off. That like saying I'm part of a gang when I hate them. Thisc shooting was not gang related. Greg stayed happy and loved what he was doing and where he was going.
Uptown Girl October 19, 2016 at 11:38 AM
You are absolutely right. I have reached out and found mutual friends who also knew him. They say he was in the neighborhood regularly because he played basketball at Clarendon Park field house just two blocks away from the shooting scene. I jumped too soon to a conclusion and I own my mistake and apologize.
I still think that the temp plates might answer the question as to why he - of all people - seems to have been targeted by that one shot to the head. It is not like he was walking down the street and took a hit in a stream of gunfire as they shot at someone else. We, in this neighborhood, are all bracing for the inevitable retaliation hit for the shooting that occurred just days before this shooting. He might have looked like someone from the rival gang and the temp plates on his vehicle might have been all it took for the shooter to presume that he was there for a shooting and quick get-away, In other words, the shooter may have made the same ignorant presumption that I made.
Anyway, I am very sorry for your loss and any additional pain that I may have cause you.
BTW, there were shots fired near that Clarendon Park area again last night at 11:30.
Peace on earth! October 19, 2016 at 7:28 PM
Wow just reading the mean evil comments from one person is sad! I saw this young man laying in the stree dead! O my god! This was a life taken! and for what!? All people who are black or live in low income homes or smh have temp plates are not gangbums! You should have done your "research" b4 you disrespected him and his family & friends! May god hold his family and friends throughout this trying time! I pray for peace to those who know not what they say or do! I pray that this young man can rest in heaven! And that justice will come to his family.
Uptown Girl October 19, 2016 at 10:29 PM
Nothing was ever said about any assumption regarding the color of his skin or his income level. You are adding that evil to the story. Let's stop this and act peaceful. I'll pray too.
NewBreed123 October 28, 2016 at 1:42 AM
Uptown girl....You're stuck on the temp plates. It had nothing to do with that. There were 5-6 shots fired. All intended for the passenger in the car, who Gregory we giving a ride home to. They began shooting as the passenger got out of the car and hit Greg. Simple as that.